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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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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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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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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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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A vision to preserve the 15th century design of the Chapel of St. Lawrence led to a striking design and a unique application of metal fabrics. The architects chose bronze GKD mesh to finish the ceilings, walls and the glazed facade, which was then hand painted in a classic green.
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Renowned architect Dominique Perrault pioneered the use of metal fabric in architectural design with the French National Library. The project demonstrated the variety of applications possible, from suspended ceilings made of various forms in the reading rooms, large-scale mesh wall hangings in the entrance hall, sound-absorbing partitions in multimedia rooms and semi-transparent solar protection.
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Architects at HOK created a homogeneous architectural style for the famed Berkshire racecourse using GKD metal fabric. Its flexible nature allowed the sweeping shape of the towers to be integrated into the facade design, while also acting as a windshield.
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The head office for this large construction company underwent a major renovation, starting with the creation of facade cladding for the original building. A new facade made of GKD Omega 1520 was installed on the main building, while a facade of Omega 1740 weave was affixed to the new parkade.
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This multifunctional sports complex includes an ice rink, restaurants, hotel and other buildings. In a recent renovation, priority was given to allowing natural lighting but mitigating the hot Australian sun. A GKD solar management system encapsulates the building and displays custom screen-printed logos.
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