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Metal facade cladding: when manufacturing technology becomes part of the design process
The design possibilities of metal facade cladding extend well beyond choosing a ready-made panel. The surface’s rhythm, open area, depth, perforation and colour can all form part of…
Read articleAcoustic panels: when sound absorption becomes part of the interior design concept
In many projects, acoustics only receive attention once the space is complete. Yet an acoustic panel can be much more than a noise-reduction element added afterwards: its form,…
Read articlePerforated metal facades: light, shadow and bespoke patterns
One of the most interesting qualities of a perforated metal facade is that its surface acts as both material and graphic composition. The size, density and distribution of…
Read articleExpanded metal: how can it become an architectural surface?
The character of expanded metal comes from the manufacturing process itself. The size, orientation, open area and depth of the mesh strongly influence how the surface is perceived…
Read articlePerforated sheet metal: pattern as an architectural tool
The architectural value of perforated sheet metal lies in the system created across its surface. Perforations can form a regular pattern, change gradually, create a graphic composition or…
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