This multifunctional sports complex includes an ice rink, restaurants, hotel and other buildings. In a recent renovation, priority was given to allowing natural lighting but mitigating the hot Australian sun. A GKD solar management system encapsulates the building and displays custom screen-printed logos.
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At this ski jumping facility in Oslo, GKD mesh converts the wind into a laminar airflow, protecting jumpers from being caught by gusts. Following wind tunnel testing, a total of 7,300 square meters of GKD Sambesi and Sambesi PC stainless steel mesh was fitted to the steel structure of the ski jump.
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This 215-foot high structure, wrapped in an almond-shaped, energy-efficient veil of stainless steel metal fabric, stands on a hill above the Östersund. LjusDesign illuminated the tower with a design inspired by Arcturus, the “provincial star” of Jämtland, which is projected onto the metal fabric by LED fixtures.
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With temperatures in New Delhi exceeding 100 degrees, the architects of this sports stadium needed to incorporate a facade solution that provided exceptional sunshading. GKD Tigris stainless steel mesh offered the solar protection needed to protect attendees while creating a visually seamless facade.
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When choosing a facade material for the latest renovation of this world-renowned cricket stadium, Rolfe Judd Architects specified 5,600 square feet of GKD Tigris metal mesh. With a gold-coated weft wire, the metal fabric encircles the stadium, serving as both fall guard protection and as a net to catch stray balls.
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GKD completed this extensive façade of Tigris metal mesh in just over three months from the contract award to shipment of the final mesh panels. Made up of 157 elements, each measuring up to 98 feet long and 25 feet wide, the panels clad the stands providing fall guards and solar protection.
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Located in the former Dominican monastery of Santo Tomás de Aquino, this luxury hotel was equipped with a transparent solar protection system. A total of 22,600 square feet of GKD Tigris stainless steel mesh provides a durable design and controlled climate for visitors to the 17th century hotel.
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A remodel of a pavilion at the famed French chateau by world-renowned architect Dominique Perrault included a walkway using custom GKD mesh. This “parcours” ushers visitors to the newly extended auditorium through gold-colored wall cladding and mesh garlands suspended from the ceiling.
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Looking to make a statement with the design of this furniture store located in the Swiss town of Ticino, architects chose to incorporate colorful metal mesh for the building’s solar protection facade. GKD Lago architectural mesh with red-coated weft wires was chosen to create the impressive facade.
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Sambesi metal mesh was used in the design for solar protection for the Kypriotis office building located in the heart of Athens. Thanks to the transparent nature of the stainless-steel mesh, the rooms behind the solar facade receive sufficient light throughout the day.
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