For this medical facility, custom etching creates the peaceful outline of trees onto GKD Omega 1520 metal fabric. In addition to creating a calm motif for patients, the metal mesh façade provides sunshading and privacy while still allowing natural light into the building.
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Wessex Capacity Alliance was redesigning its Waterloo station and needed to find a durable yet attractive way to enclose its stairwells. Omega 1520 metal mesh provided the resilient protection they required to prevent falls and provide added security to the facility.
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The Minerva School in Umea, features a striking contrast in modern building materials and showcases the concept of volumes that break out to create tension. Architect Sweco features sustainable wood cladding on the upper floors and 10,700 square feet of GKD stainless steel mesh on the lower section.
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The homeowner of this private residence was in search of an interior design element that would define his home’s aesthetic but was durable enough to withstand his multi-generational family. GKD brought his vision to life by creating room separating panels in Omega 1520.
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The sea port required sun shading to protect people from the hot sun when walking to and from the marina. A canopy was constructed of Omega 1520 mesh printed in different block colors. The metal mesh is a durable option when dealing with the harsh effect of sun and saltwater.
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sop Architects designed the “cube” as the gateway to the Melaten Campus of Aachen University. The metal mesh facade encases the building like a membrane, effectively reducing solar heat gain which then translates to building occupant comfort and energy savings.
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In the Education City of Doha, 73,000 square feet of etched metal fabric shades the glass facade of two residence blocks in striking contrast to the sand-colored stone facade. To combat the extreme climate of the Persian Gulf, the metal fabric sunshade enables enormous savings in air conditioning and lighting.
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Sandrolini architectural firm in Paris designed the new factory of luxury brand Louis Vuitton using Omega 1520 stainless steel mesh. A total of 114 individual metal mesh elements encase the four main facades of the building and are also fitted in the inner courtyard as horizontal solar protection elements.
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Located under the scorching Saudi Arabian sun, Henning Larsen needed to mitigate natural light with sun shading protection for the office workers inside. They looked to GKD to create a facade from Omega 1520 to achieve these performance benefits while also creating an interesting architectural aesthetic.
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