The intense heat of the Vegas desert would have caused discomfort for visitors to Henderson Plaza, if not for GKD’s sun shading metal fabric canopies. Because metal fabric provides natural ventilation, heat can escape from under the framed ceiling and visitors can stay cool while enjoying outside activities.
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The Houston Area Safety Council’s Occupational Health Center gains solar control from GKD Omega 1510 metal fabric while the organization’s mission is underscored with striking etched graphics.
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The design for this building aligns with the university’s commitment to reach beyond campus to the greater community. The design team specified GKD Omega 1520 metal fabric to deliver shading for its three-story atrium, transparency and beauty with long-term durability.
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At the Liberty Fund library, designed by Rowland Design, 4,771 square feet of etched metal fabric protects a priceless collection of books – but leaves it visible to people passing by.
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Minutes from Boston, the Brookline Place development includes a six-story, 683-space parking facility. Striving for an environmentally integrated concept, Elkus Manfredi designed the garage to blend into the surrounding landscape by adding 12,835 square feet of GKD metal fabric to the material palette.
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For this Florida parking garage GKD metal fabric reduces solar input and offers protection from adverse weather conditions. GKD customized this mesh in varying densities for this project, resulting in a facade that adds visual variation and can withstand category 4 hurricane winds (up to 145 mph).
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Sun shading, daylighting, graphic design and space-utilization create a unique, 21st century learning environment. To promote school spirit and create an easily identifiable main entrance area, the school’s pirate mascot was custom etched by GKD into the Omega 1510 woven metal fabric.
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This massive sunshading facade consists of three panels of Omega 1510. Attached by extended loops and round bar at top and bottom, the panels also boost school pride with a custom etched graphic of the Plymouth South mascot.
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HLW International, LLC in New York specified GKD’s precision etched graphic process to bring this car dealership’s brand to life. Natural lighting and spotlighting effects continuously change the appearance of the media while its durability ensures it will maintain its elegant appearance for years to come.
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When designing an improved main entrance to the school, DLR Group wanted to preserve the open courtyard in the front of the school. The design solution was to use GKD metal fabric as transparent signage that allows the school to showcase its brand without closing off the courtyard from the outside.
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