The metallic curtain walls at this parking garage conceal the inside while allowing pedestrians to engage with their surroundings. Super graphic-sized letter forms affixed to the woven metal fabric feel as though they are suspended in flight at this airport parking facility. Architect DMJM more here:http://bit.ly/k5KplS
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Part of the design emphasis in the new Yankee stadium is the openness. A custom version of GKD Tigris stainless steel metal fabric was employed at balcony and platform levels of the Great Hall, the transition and activity location between entrances and the field. The transparency allows visual access through to the field, keeping fans in touch with the action from just about anywhere. At the same time, the fabric provides both a safety and a security role. Designed by HOK-SVE. For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/4y5hmdg
The Bellevue Club http://www.bellevueclub.com/ is an award-winning luxury hotel, one of only three 4-star, 4- diamond properties in the Pacific Northwest. Kip Kramer, Acoustical Design, indicated that “Zena Design wanted a curved arch and their concept proved to be beautiful. This was accomplished by taking Topakustik sound absorbing, moisture resistant, wood planks and applying them to a curved surface. The Architect, Owner, and Contractor were all very happy with the way the project turned out.”
A new speculative office development in Manchester known as Fabrica, draws admiring glances from onlookers, thanks to its striking external screening solution, from the UK’s leading specialist, Levolux.Fabrica, named in honour of the area’s textile heritage, provides 21,000 sq ft of BREEAM Excellent office space, arranged over five floors. Developed by Royal London Asset Management and designed by 5Plus architects, Fabrica is part of a wider regeneration project in central Manchester.The imposing office building, which sits adjacent to a new 150-room Ibis hotel, stands out from neighbouring buildings with its gold perforated exterior. As is customary with modern office developments, there is an abundance of full-height glazing to maximise daylight levels. External window treatment was required on exposed elevations to increase privacy and comfort levels for occupants, and to create a distinctive external aesthetic.For more information – http://www.levolux.com/L_case_studies/fabrica-manchester.htm
Originally built in 1991 as one of the earlier phases of the renowned Broadgate development, the eleven storey office building, 199 Bishopsgate in central London recently benefited from a £35 million refurbishment project, including a new roof level Louvred plant enclosure and internal Roller Blinds, both courtesy of Levolux.John Robertson Architects carried out the refurbishment design, which followed a comprehensive brief from building owners British Land and Blackstone to transform the building’s interior and upgrade its energy performance, leading to carbon emission reductions of 60%.The refurbished building, which is BREEAM ‘excellent’ rated, provides 140,000 sq ft of high quality office space, set in a prominent Broadgate Estate location in the heart of London’s financial district.For more information – http://www.levolux.com/L_case_studies/199-bishopsgate-london.htm