Renowned architect Dominique Perrault pioneered the use of metal fabric in architectural design with the French National Library. The project demonstrated the variety of applications possible, from suspended ceilings made of various forms in the reading rooms, large-scale mesh wall hangings in the entrance hall, sound-absorbing partitions in multimedia rooms and semi-transparent solar protection.
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Architects at HOK created a homogeneous architectural style for the famed Berkshire racecourse using GKD metal fabric. Its flexible nature allowed the sweeping shape of the towers to be integrated into the facade design, while also acting as a windshield.
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In addition to the 91,500 square feet of bronze-colored Kiwi mesh installed on the exterior, the architects also specified a 3,800 square foot Mediamesh facade above the building’s entrance area to provide directional signage and high-resolution video.
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The head office for this large construction company underwent a major renovation, starting with the creation of facade cladding for the original building. A new facade made of GKD Omega 1520 was installed on the main building, while a facade of Omega 1740 weave was affixed to the new parkade.
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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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