This showstopping concert hall features GKD metal fabric in 101 freestanding metal fabric partitions which serve as the backdrop to the much-celebrated organ. The aesthetically striking and acoustically sound feature visually registers as a continuous panel in this 28,000 square foot space.
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This massive sunshading facade consists of three panels of Omega 1510. Attached by extended loops and round bar at top and bottom, the panels also boost school pride with a custom etched graphic of the Plymouth South mascot.
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A series of walkways can be found throughout The Art Institute of Chicago campus. Tigris metal fabric panels used as railing infill offer an elegant solution to safely and securely protect visitors, while the transparent material allows uninhibited views of the sweeping Chicago skyline.
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GKD metal mesh was specified to clad the facade of the Van Nuys Airport parking garage near Los Angeles. Thirty-nine panels of Lago stainless steel mesh offer much needed sun shading as well as privacy for the facility’s pedestrians, while also granting them unobstructed views of the surroundings.
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For this campus gym, flexible metal fabric allowed designers to create a curved wall that reaches to the upper level, finishing as a balustrade for the railing system. The tensioned fabric defines the large area on the ground floor while keeping outside light flowing to the interior.
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The Mercat de Sant Antoni is one of the most beautiful markets in Barcelona. In modernizing the traditional food, book and flea market, Ravetllat Ribas Arquitectes used GKD stainless steel fabric in four different applications to highlight the special features and unique architecture of the building.
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As the largest venue of its kind in the world, this premier entertainment venue needed to control access and egress and protect its facility when closed. GKD’s custom roller shutters designed with Tigris mesh provided the safety and security needed in a durable yet aesthetically pleasing design.
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GKD created a multifunctional roller shutter in this cafeteria using Tigris stainless steel mesh. The electrically controlled metal mesh elements made of stainless steel, each 13 feet wide and 4 feet high, provide security and protection for the space when the cafeteria is not in operation.
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Islington Council sought an architectural solution to secure the municipal center, home to London’s historic Caledonian Clock. This was achieved using GKD custom roller shutters in Tigris weave that provide durability, security during closed hours and a look that matched the surrounding environment.
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As a museum dedicated to this precious mineral, the building had to aesthetically reflect the color of the same name. GKD metal mesh coated in a bronze color created panels that were fixed in place around a glass stairwell and other sections of the building to provide sun shading benefits.
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