Plafometal has developed a new offer of acoustic and reversible ceilings. This solution brings the facilities occupant maximal comfort, heating their working space during winter and cooling them down during summer. Heat pipes are installed within the panels, activating them to activate homogeneously the temperature. The heating and cooling system is hidden within the pa...
The Atelier(s) Alfonso Femia studio won first prize in the "façade cladding" category at the 11th edition of the Grand Prix with the "Gardens of Gabriel" project. Particular attention was paid to the choice of ceramic material used for decorating the 1,000 square metres of cladding for the façades: Diamante Q30 by Casalgrande Padana. For the interior flooring, the colour...
WOODALUX combines the robustness of aluminium, the perfomance of wood-composite materials and the aesthetics of pure wood.
There are two models of manual sliding gates LIGHT & PRO. For now, the cantilever sliding gates are only in the LIGHT version. The LIGHT range width goes from 3 to 8 meters and the PRO width goes from 3 to 12 meters. There are different possibilities to install them, with posts to be embedded on request or with posts with welded base and guide rail. In addition, the gat...
It’s the case for the architecture studio Penda whose clients, a young family, plan to grow most of their own produce at home. For a small plot of land east of Cologne, in the city of Kassel, Penda has designed such a home that will enable its clients to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs: the Yin & Yang house. A variety of terraces will make up the roof, where many pl...
The secondary school in Unterpfaffenhofen was expanded to create the foundation for the associated all-day school. The new part is a two-storey building in the north-west area of the school site with a canteen, music room and adjoining rooms. The facade is made with concrete skin panels in ivory.
Fire classifications are always an issue when designing wooden interior paneling for public spaces. You have to find a material that meets the high fire classifications and at the same time meets your expactations on design. Materials like mdf, plywood and solid wood have a fire classification that is classified for the core material. But what happens when you add ven...
A public square conceived as the ideal place for arts and architecture to interact: this scenario imagined by architect Gianantonio Vannetti set out the project for the new look of the main squares of La Spezia. Making it a comfortable and people-oriented urban space was the primary aim in the architects' mind, then this idea gave birth to three spectacular squares, mad...
ULNA is truly the global answer to eradicating hand-transmitted contamination, reducing nosocomial infections, and offering comfort and accessibility to increasing numbers of elderly and people with disabilities. Don’t wait for a great epidemic of H1N1, H5N1, SARS or Ebola, or even the annual pandemic of cold viruses and gastroenteritis. Don’t act in hindsight when i...
Balcony Hangers can add an alternative feature to balconies, allowing potentially slender decks to be used. With a polished stainless solution, galvanised carbon painted or unpainted finish, Macalloy bars offer an aesthetic addition to any structure, providing a cost effective solution for heavy decking and thicker slabs. Coupled with the easy fixing architectural for...
Flat by Artis Partition walls at the BAI building (Bank of Investment of Angola) Talatona - Luanda (Angola)
EXPLANATION Following its opening in 2005, the facade, following structural disorders and plants, need the intervention of Jardins de Babylone for a removal complete followed by a rest with the addition of insulation. Patrick Blanc directed the design botanical of the work and redesigned a palette of 400 different varieties from 5 continents in the image of the museum....
We proudly present the biggest Windside wind turbine in the company history: the majestic Windside WS-30 designed and built at Windside factory in Finland. Reaching the height of 10 meters and diameter of 3 meters, this is the first Windside wind turbine targeted at feeding the energy to the grid. The turbine has the same features as the smaller Windside wind turbines: s...
The pioneer for holistic system solutions made of metal mesh for architecture, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG, is once again setting new quality standards: mesh façades made of CREATIVEWEAVE architectural mesh have received the general building approval of the German Institute for Structural Engineering (DIBt). This makes them the first mesh façades to comply with the Façades ...
Redesigning this Palace Hotel is one of the latest projects that counted with the collaboration of Rosa Gres. Architect Roberto Duarte designed and directed the works. The architect chose our Serena collection to cover the exteriors and the hotel’s spa. The colors of Serena stand out for their elegant and timeless style. For the terraces and the outdoor pool, the...
We’ve been renewing our entire portfolio of products to offer more choice and deliver a solution for every facade you can imagine. Our new expansive portfolio ranges from Basic Applications all the way through to our Premium Facades. Combine your creativity with our FS-Xtra boards (A2-s1, d0) and there is absolutely no compromise on fire safety. Within Basic Applicati...
As part of the redesign of the entire Adeje promenade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife the public square located on the underground garage roof has been modernized, too. Large shady pergolas and circular flower beds of various sizes, which are distributed all over the place like bubbles in water transform this public square into a unique urban space providing areas to relax and...
HT6 is the name of the boutique hotel furnished by Bertelè, set for inauguration in March 2015 in the heart of Rome’s Jewish Quarter. The interiors of this Art Deco-style boutique hotel have been furnished throughout by Atelier Bertelè, with the aim of creating a classy, inviting environment with a unique allure, able to make a lasting impression on guests. The cent...
The pivot security door is the latest news in Di.Bi. Security Doors. It's a one leaf security door with wide dimensions, from 100 to 170 cm width up to 270 cm height. In our website all information is available for free download: performances, brochure, technical info, installation solutions and tutorial videos. For first time in Di.Bi, it's been designed an online co...
Support from solid aluminium with pin for glasses 12-12.5mm, 15mm & 17.5mm. Ideal for pool surroundings and other constructions needs such as balconies and spacers. It is provided in shiny satine anodizing
A young French architect, Laurène Baratte, has taken this into account to design this individual house located in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, in Brittany (France). Built on a triangular plot, the project echoes the local architectural style showing off a duo pitched roof. This simple geometry is reinforced by its powerful black standing seam zinc cladding. The selection of el...
JACKON Insulation has developed a new fixing foam for bonding JACKODUR® insulation boards. This single-component, solvent-free polyurethane adhesive is the perfect complement to the JACKODUR® product range. It guarantees reliable bonding, optimal joint filling and true insulation without thermal bridges. A high-performance adhesive for perimeter insulation and foundatio...
One of the dreams of the renowned chef, Pedro Subijana, was to open a hotel on the heights of Mount Igeldo next to his restaurant Akelarre. The project began in 2012, however the chef was forced to temporarily paralyze it because of the economic crisis. Recently we have resumed the works of this project in which we have the pride to participate with our façades, the natu...
High performance sun protection makes a vital contribution to architecturally successful building shells. Targeted shading that also offers a high degree of transparency increases both energy efficiency and quality of stay for those inside the building. The key here is to combine maximum functionality with sophisticated aesthetics. Wire mesh material from GKD – Gebr. Kuf...
SMARTIA S350 is a modern & flexible insulated sliding system with modern flat design. It is ideal for refurbishments or renovations thanks to its construction easiness. In many cases, existing buildings in which the wall openings are relatively small, there was no space for pocket typologies of SMARTIA S350. So, in order to provide complete architectural solutions, ALUMI...
ALUMIL was present in the Windows Doors & Facades exhibition, which was held at the Dubai World Trade Center on 18-20 September. The exhibition was very successful, with over 5.000 visitors mainly from the construction sector. ALUMIL was literally at the heart of the exhibition being the official Platinum sponsor, with a new impressive stand and rich promotional material...
Aluminium honeycomb is used in a number of applications, for example, in public transport industry, in nautical sector, for tool machines, for serigraphy and building industry, ecc... Aluminium honeycomb is used as core material for sandwich panels: floors, roofs, doors, partitions, facades, working surfaces for automatic machines and for all products which require...
The well-being of its guests and the quality of the materials are some of the main objectives of the hotels. To achieve this, not only must be noticed in its aesthetic aspect, but also in more technical matters. One way to achieve both goals is the installation of innovative elements, such as the ventilated façades of Sistema Masa. The last hotel that has installed them ...
Although there are no definitive calculations, many qualified studies predict that about 70% of new buildings will have ventilated facades in the coming years. This new concept of facade is a clear evolution of the buildings, and an improvement in profitability, design and productivity. Here we describe the main advantages of this type of facade.
Derived from industry, metal meshes are increasingly used in the world of interior design and exterior. It is from these same mesh as metallic fabrics have emerged. Providing new opportunities for creative designs, these new metallic fabrics combine bright and contrasting effects. Made from noble products such as stainless steel, brass and even bronze, these fabrics req...
After a sleepy existence of almost 100 years, the numerous fountains in the park surrounding Babelsberg Palace have been brought back to life. During the course of an elaborate, complex development process, the client – the Berlin-Brandenburg Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation – had the park’s irrigation system restored. In order to preserve the listed fountains, th...
NedZink is inspired each day by wishes and reactions from the market. We connect this with our drive for innovation and product improvement. This vision has resulted in many beautiful fine zinc products. NedZink now takes the next step with the introduction of a new colorful zinc product: NedZink NUANCE! Fine pigments NedZink NUANCE is pre-weathered titanium zinc w...
Fredrikstad Waldorf School’s newest addition, which will accommodate children from grades 2 – 4 (UK equivalent year 3 - 5) and create a new premises for the school day care facility, was recently opened by Jon-Ivar Nygård, Mayor of Fredrikstad. Located on a picturesque south facing slope and surrounded by trees the new building, clad in Kebony, is situated on the boundar...
Our compact ultra-thin LED underwater pool light with built-in driver is designed to use the latest LED lighting technology. The product can be installed on a flat surface without any surface preparation during construction. The thickness of lights is only 9 mm. For other installations and replacements special adapters are available. METEOR lights can be installed on ...
Carcemal - Malhas e Confecções Lda. is a recognized textile company operating for many years in the Portuguese market. In 2012 the company decided the complete renovation of the premises they had invested since 1995, to give a new breath to the ageing site, more in line with their brand image, and to offer their employees a place they would be proud to work in. Combi...
Triflex has developed a thick coating with a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) base specially for stairs. Triflex TSS works like a protective shield against external influences and ensures a non-slip surface which can be decorated. As a result, it extends the service life of the stairs and guarantees users the necessary level of safety. With a layer thickness of four mil...
