St. Thomas University, based in Miami Gardens, FL, is a higher education institution committed to academic excellence, while also known for embracing new concepts and carrying out impressive programs of research over a wide variety of disciplines. To further the university’s commitment to excellence, expansion and growth is a constant initiative and recently included the […]
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For years, the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., had a traffic issue. Students would have to cross train tracks back and forth from campus and practice, which was becoming unsafe and causing students to be late or miss class entirely. A plan emerged to connect the Colonial Life Arena with the nearby streets […]
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Kindluse Kool, south of Tallinn in Estonia, is a perfect example of a modern school. The high school was designed for 870 children and 70 teachers. Architect Ahti Kooskora from Sweco Project AS designed the complex with a modern Nordic design and divided it into three parts: the entrance hall, dining hall, and assembly hall […]
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A secondary school in Spain, I.E.S. Sagasta, needed to dress up their courtyard without compromising on the safety of a passing student. Using Omega 1530, GKD wove metal mesh panels to cover four facades of the interior courtyards. GKD also designed the support structure so that it fit into the existing building structure which was […]
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The hot Arizona sun presented a environmental challenge for this LEED Silver university building. Steven Ehrlich Architects found the solution using GKD Lago metal fabric to add energy efficient elements of solar control to the building through a sustainably sourced building material.
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This library showcases a video installation featuring a basket weaver at work over the course of 12 months. The video, shown on a transparent facade of GKD Mediamesh mounted inside the building behind a large glass facade, displays the complete weaving process over a continuous two-week period.
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Spanning this science building facade is an energy efficient sunshade. An outrigger attachment system uses top and bottom arms as the primary anchors while smaller intermediate supports stabilize at every floor plate. The result is multi-level energy efficiency, sustainability and transparency.
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Created by Lake / Flato Architects, the look and feel of the Center is just as important as the safety of its guests. Tasked to create a safe, attractive and low maintenance option, GKD combined its Dolphin and Lamelle weaves to frame the Center’s open staircases and railings.
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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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