K2LD gave this two-story private residence a glowing “shell” by encasing it in aluminum mesh from GKD. The semi-transparent material installed in front of the structure’s glass facade, maintains unrestricted views from the inside while providing privacy from the outside looking in.
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Wire mesh balustrades from GKD provide safety and protection in the parking garage for this national convention centre. The stairwell balustrades feature Futura 2100 double-warp stainless steel mesh shaped into parallelograms which provide safety and protection in an elegant design.
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To create the dominant design element of Promesso boutique, Spanish interior designer Ignacio Davalos used 860 square feet of framed Mandarin metal mesh as wall cladding. Combined with impressive lighting, the bronze metal mesh underscores the elegance of the boutique.
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Using GKD aluminum fabric, 300 solar protection panels of various widths – some modular – clad the 6,500 square foot surface of this Melbourne apartment building. The metal fabric was anodized in a batch process to create a bronze and gold shimmering effect.
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In this concert hall in Antwerp, acoustics are enhanced by suspended modular reflectors clad in gold-colored aluminum metal fabric. More than 17,200 square feet of the material covers other surfaces to ensure sound unfolds throughout the concert space.
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Reminiscent of a Tetris cube, the pedestal of this mixed-use skyscraper in Bangkok is created from framed Sambesi PC weave and disguises the tower’s parking facilities.
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Hadi Teherani Architects led the design of these residences located in Tehran, which served to support a striking design that also protects and provides privacy. GKD’s anodized aluminum weave provided lightweight, sustainable coverage that will withstand the rigors of solar rays and redirect wind gusts.
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GKD bronze-colored Mandarin metal mesh seemingly floats like a canopy above the reception and lobby bar at this luxury hotel, located near the Frankford Airport. The 20 curved mesh panels are fitted above in combination with impressive lighting to create two, eye-catching oversized wings.
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This charming café in Braunschweig, Germany needed a visual focal point. GKD developed a custom ceiling design utilizing a bronze version of Lamelle. The wavy woven metal spans the ceiling and wall via a custom frame support and hanging system before finally terminating in a curved bench for seating.
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Gold-anodized GKD aluminum fabric transforms these twin office towers. The architect required a lightweight material that could also be bent into a zigzag shape to offer maximum opaqueness from the outside. The 7,724 panels also reflect interesting light effects on the building’s surroundings.
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