Islington Council sought an architectural solution to secure the municipal center, home to London’s historic Caledonian Clock. This was achieved using GKD custom roller shutters in Tigris weave that provide durability, security during closed hours and a look that matched the surrounding environment.
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In the process of remodeling an old production hall, the architects at Baurconsult chose to clad the entire complex in Sambesi metallic mesh from GKD. The semi-transparent façade underlines the character of the exhibition serving as both cladding and stable perimeter fencing for the premises.
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The unique lines of this Spanish office building provide immense amounts of natural light. But project designers were able to mitigate the hot Spanish sun and help the energy efficiency of the building by adding a facade of GKD Omega metal fabric.
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As a museum dedicated to this precious mineral, the building had to aesthetically reflect the color of the same name. GKD metal mesh coated in a bronze color created panels that were fixed in place around a glass stairwell and other sections of the building to provide sun shading benefits.
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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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