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Case studies: Metalfabrics
Ahead of schedule
Cost-effective and sustainable With a construction of this size and a tight schedule, every element needs to fit seamlessly with the next one. That is why the operating company, Fraport AG, decided on a parking garage system from general contractor Goldbeck. The steel and
Cool air for important data
An important factor in the good PUE value of the building in Offenbach is its sophisticated power supply and cooling system. The DC-DATA CENTER GROUP GmbH from Wallmenroth planned and built the entire data center. Redundant server cooling is an essential component of
Pioneering work on the sunny island
Even now, some seventeen years after the original construction, Herrero is more than happy with the results: “As promised, the metal fabric has proven to be easy to look after and extremely weather-resistant, while also meeting the requirement to
Poste du Louvre in Paris takes on a new mantle
Black stainless steel mesh as decorative functional element Pleasing environments in all areas, shaped by creating thermal, acoustic, and visual comfort, are closely linked with the ecological quality of the modernization. Perrault’s
Bronze membrane for Hermès flagship store in Bangkok
Challenging dimensions and angles To retain an unencumbered view of the outside world as well as the intimacy of the shopping experience, the people at ICONSIAM opted for a free-hanging interior façade made of metal mesh. It was intended
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Interwoven sun reflections The façade used a total of 3,355 square meters of the special stainless steel mesh with a spacing of 10.5 x 1.2. To compensate for the limited incidence of light typical of a north-facing façade, Perrault had a third of the spirals coated
GKD: Metal mesh encapsulates gateway to the Campus Melaten
Efficient contribution to sustainability Beside the special aesthetics of the metallic membrane, its functional properties were the key reasons for its selection. For example, the stainless steel shell serves as solar protection that reduces
These Three Trends in Metal Fabric Application Are Changing Commercial Design
Solar Management Beyond ceiling systems and etched façades, solar management is a recent trend that is driving growth at GKD. Solar management isn’t just a boon to facility managers and building owners who face increasing
World-class concert acoustics
Metal fabric for good sound The same fabric that was used for the ceiling elements also covers the movable reflectors on the back wall of the stage: gold-colored powder-coated Alu 6010. For the ceiling and stage wall, GKD fitted a total of 204 frames, some of them
