Dubai Opera

Project name: Dubai Opera
Location: Dubai, UAE
Architect: Janus Rostock – Atkins

Fabric:

BALTIC

All-round solar protection made of stainless steel fabric for research institute facade

The ICE building (Imaging Centre of Excellence), the neurosurgery research institute at South Glasgow University Hospital, was given a solar protection facade made of Lago metal fabric from GKD.

As a design feature visible from some distance, the three-dimensional zig-zag pattern of the 41 woven solar protection elements visualizes nerve pathways. At the same time, the facade made of stainless steel fabric ensures effective solar protection and efficient climate and energy management for the building. The transparent fabric panels increase user comfort for the staff and visitors to the institute: glare-free workplaces, unobstructed views to the outside, daylight transmission, and natural ventilation.

On the front facade, the mesh panels run vertically, while on the side facades they form a diamond-like pattern so that when viewed as a whole they symbolize the double helix associated with human DNA. The panels were affixed using round rods and eyebolts.

The woven solar protection, which surrounds the entire building, is another excellent example of the design and functional qualities of GKD metal fabrics in the field of architecture.

One Embankment Place, London

Situated above Charing Cross train station, One Embankment Place, the headquarters of PWC, has achieved the highest BREEAM rating recorded internationally. The specification of our SuperMirror Water Rhythm Mirage stainless steel sheet, used for the ceiling detail, was a contributory factor in achieving this. Our stainless steel has a recycled content of 95% (source: Outokumpu) at the end of its long life cycle. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable, making it part of the circular economy.

73 Brook Street, Mayfair, London

The lift lobby walls have been clad in T22™ Quartz Bronze Cambridge while the lift cars, doors and architraves have been created from T22™ Quartz Bronze Hairline.