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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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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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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