The Minerva School in Umea, features a striking contrast in modern building materials and showcases the concept of volumes that break out to create tension. Architect Sweco features sustainable wood cladding on the upper floors and 10,700 square feet of GKD stainless steel mesh on the lower section.
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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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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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Fabric panels made of GKD Lago metal mesh were suspended in wide curves from the ceiling of this renowned School of Fashion and Textiles. The unique ceiling made is reminiscent of gently falling waves of fabric, and signals a contemporary design studio feel.
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This art school constructed in the center of Calais was part of a large-scale revitalization effort. Its curved facade is clad in three large swaths of golden Escale metal fabric from GKD, adding a contemporary flourish to this historic city.
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To showcase the work of the institute’s students, architect Stantec installed GKD Mediamesh on the facade of the George Gund Building. The product’s long-term durability and sustainability were key to the specification in addition to the many creative uses of the large-format media facade.
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The textile skin of this shimmering building is made of GKD Lago stainless steel mesh. It plays a central role in the building’s eligibility for sustainable recognition as the louvered panels can be opened remotely on the first and second stories to reveal windows beneath.
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GKD helped identify Omega 1510 as the appropriate metal fabric to shade the sun-soaked west side of this new campus. Omega 1510 filters light and affords a necessary degree of transparency while also providing an opportunity to underscore the ICOM brand identity through custom etching.
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The double-curved glass facade of this music hall is fitted with 66 panels of Omega stainless steel mesh, each measuring 57 feet in length and 10 feet in width. Woven in various mesh densities with flowing transitions, the architectural mesh offers both privacy and solar protection during the day.
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