Benefits: Aesthetic

Andritz Hydro

For this corporate office in Spain, MAK Arquitectos searched for a way to provide an attractive sunshading option for the building. Cladding the facade in GKD Omega 1520 provided the protection the building’s occupants needed as well as a sustainable solution that translates to energy savings.

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Turkish Contractors Association

Architects seeking LEED platinum certification had to tackle the problem of harnessing solar power in an aesthetically pleasing presentation. GKD Omega weaves were installed to cover 75% of the exterior, providing significant sun protection and contributing to the building’s sustainable design concept.

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Institute of Organic Chemistry of Heidelberg University

This modern laboratory building enjoys unencumbered views through exterior walkways clad with GKD Omega 1510 stainless steel mesh with white-coated weft wires. The 104 panels provide fall guards on the balconies and protection from solar heat gain while still allowing daylight to flood the interiors.

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Hamad International Airport

GKD created the first transparent media facade made of stainless-steel mesh in the Middle East for the Hamad International Airport. The transparent Mediamesh facades are located in the duty-free and arrival corridor where passengers arriving or departing can view ads and videos on Qatari culture.

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Mango C. Orense

To create a striking, defined space to highlight the retailer’s dedication to fashion, GKD created Lamelle panels that hang from the ceiling to the floor, defining specific interior spaces.

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South Glasgow University Hospital – Imaging Centre of Excellence

A three-dimensional zig-zag pattern of 41 woven solar protection elements ensure solar protection and efficient climate and energy management for this neurosurgery research institute. The mesh panels run vertically and on one side form a diamond-like pattern to symbolize the double helix of human DNA.

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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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