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Capital Gate

The facade of the 35-story Capital Gate building in Abu Dhabi is composed of 580 metal fabric panels of varying sizes arranged at angles to create parallelograms. The result is a combination of efficient solar protection and maximum transparency.

Weaves: Tigris

Attachment: Flats with Clevis

Application: Facades, Solar Control

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Architect: RMJM Architects

Market Segment: Corporate

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