Benefits: Aesthetic

RMIT University – School of Fashion and Textiles

Fabric panels made of GKD Lago metal mesh were suspended in wide curves from the ceiling of this renowned School of Fashion and Textiles. The unique ceiling made is reminiscent of gently falling waves of fabric, and signals a contemporary design studio feel.

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Congress of Deputies of Spain

Soto & Suarez Architects were charged with developing a facade solution that would provide sophisticated aesthetics, sustainability, durability. The resulting facade using GKD Lago metal fabric meets all these needs in addition to providing sun shading and natural lighting.

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Stuttgart Private Residence

For this private residence, an external, electrically operated solar protection system provides a high degree of transparency and effective sun protection.

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Rabobrank

The architects specified a GKD spiral fabric that boasts excellent solar protection properties without restricting outward views for this modernized bank building. The 47 aluminum mesh panels were anodized in silver which allows them to blend seamlessly with the overall aesthetic.

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Hong Kong International Airport – Midfield Terminal

Per the design of the architects at Aedas, Escale 5×1 stainless steel mesh was used to clad the ceilings at the Hongkong Midfield terminal. The results are impressive: the metal mesh suspended ceiling is effectively framed with light at the upper end and blends harmoniously with the other materials used.

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National Gallery Victoria

Visitors to this impressive gallery space will find their eyes naturally drawn up to see the interplay of shape and materials. GKD Baltic provides a sleek covering for the dramatically curving, multi-level ceiling surfaces.

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Museum of Islamic Art

Semi-transparent room dividers made of architectural mesh provide structure for museum spaces and generate dynamic spatial effects. With two story-high layers of Baltic design mesh, architect Wilmotte intentionally applied a moiré effect to incorporate a sense of flowing movement.

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Jinhua Globe

A partnership between the Düren, Germany and Jinhua, China was celebrated with the presentation of a large globe made of GKD metallic mesh. The seven-foot globe features stainless steel plate to represent the continents and some 43 LEDs form an illuminated strip connecting the two cities.

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Chapel of St. Lawrence

A vision to preserve the 15th century design of the Chapel of St. Lawrence led to a striking design and a unique application of metal fabrics. The architects chose bronze GKD mesh to finish the ceilings, walls and the glazed facade, which was then hand painted in a classic green.

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