A shimmering façade of 108,000 square feet of GKD metal mesh allows uninterrupted views of Barcelona from inside Torre Europa while covering the supporting building structure. The mesh facade also provides sunshading which ensures a pleasant interior climate during the hot Catalonian summer.
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GKD Omega stainless steel fabric lends unmistakable character and solar protection to this South African agency headquarters. To cover the 27,900 square-foot building, 161 individual metal fabric panels of varying density were installed in axially twisted configurations based on the angle of solar rays.
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The dominant design element of the synagogue is the cladding of the glass cube, outfitted with a specially GKD manufactured bronze spiral mesh. These mesh spirals were broadened forming equilateral triangles so that when the sun hits the bronze spiral mesh veil, the building is enveloped in a warm glow.
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At Muscat International Airport, wall cladding made of GKD Lamelle fabric measuring 80 feet high visually enhances the retail area. Nearby, a 90-foot-high and 160-foot-wide Illumesh screen acts as a partition wall between two building segments.
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Sixty-two golden fabric panels in 10 different sizes transform the ceiling of this trading hall into sculptural art. Targeted lighting accentuates the 3D effect of the shimmering spiral mesh. Daylight from large, semicircular windows illuminates the room and adds a warm golden tone to the hall.
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Stainless-steel spiral mesh transforms this former textile factory into a technically modern, organically abstract art complex. The breathtaking mesh facade showcases the three-dimensional design and spatial depth made possible by the flexible formability of metal fabric.
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Stainless steel metal mesh was used in the redesign and modernization of the interior, while the foyer was structured with ceiling-height architectural mesh room dividers. These mesh panels establish sight lines and direct the flow of visitors, while also providing safety features on the balustrades.
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Due to its formability, transparency, and robustness, GKD metal mesh provides an attractive solar protection façade and stable fall guard protection for this large parking garage. Architect Marc Dalibard opted for the shimmering, silver-colored aluminum spiral mesh.
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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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