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Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

When refurbishing this campus library, renowned French architect Dominique Perrault specified a black-coated spiral mesh for solar protection on the ground floor of the building. A total of 37 large, movable elements provide contrast to the colored glass panels above them.

Weaves: Escale 7×1

Attachment: Eyebolts

Application: Facades, Solar Control

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Architect: Dominique Perrault Architecture

Market Segment: Municipal

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Sustainability
Durability
Aesthetic
Sun shading
Natural lighting
Protection

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