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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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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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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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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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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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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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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