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Activating the Fifth Façade: Enhancing Rooftop Design with High Performance Materials

January 20, 2023

As urbanization continues to increase, living space is at a premium. As a result, outdoor gathering spaces are often sacrificed to make way for more housing units. At the same time, post-pandemic life has shown us the many health, community and wellness benefits to outdoor spaces, making them a highly sought-after amenity. With a lack […]

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New CEU Discusses Expanding Design Capabilities of Architectural Metal Fabric

June 23, 2020

GKD-USA’s newest CEU is an informative and engaging discussion that offers insights into the latest, most innovative applications of architectural metal mesh. The on-demand course, which was recorded during a live webinar event, is worth AIA continuing education credit, 1LU/HSW. 

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GKD Steel Bridge Offers Safety, Security, and Chicago Skyline Views

October 25, 2016
The Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago stands amongst Chicago’s landmark buildings...
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German Concert Venue Plays With Light and Sound Specifying GKD

October 18, 2016
In a magnificent transformation of the public arts center in Aachen, Germany, the architects...
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Coated Metal Mesh Panels Provide Design And Safety On Swiss Furniture Store

October 11, 2016
In beautiful Contone, Switzerland, the Pfister Furniture Store boasts a bright red metal façade...
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GKD Offers Safety On LEED Platinum Certified Building At Bakery Square

October 4, 2016
Downtown Pittsburgh boasts some of the hottest shopping and office tenants on the corner...
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7 Occasions Metal Blurs Lines Between Art And Architecture

September 27, 2016
Metal can be perforated, woven, etched, wrapped, and hung to create elaborate facades that...
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GKD Escale Encapsulates City Center In Berlin

September 20, 2016
Seven buildings surround a sprawling courtyard in the historic heart of Berlin at the...
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Architect Spotlight: Arup

September 13, 2016
Arup is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm headquartered in London. Ove Arup, a...
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GKD Metal Fabric Provides Much Needed Sunshading On Streamsong Resort

September 6, 2016
A luxury resort in Bowling Green, Florida, The Streamsong Resort claims an ancient history...
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GKD Mediamesh Display Delights Shoppers In Northern China Mall

August 30, 2016
The port city of Dalian in northern China is a city of contrasts. A...
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Dominique Perrault Designs Tennis Court Worthy Of Olympics With GKD Mesh Exterior

August 23, 2016
As the geographical, cultural and political center of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain's vibrant capital...
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