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Project: Liverpool Paseo Queretaro FacadeArchitects: @migueldelatorrearquitectosLocation: Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico 2017Manufacturers: Nucleos IntegralesPhotography: Jaime NavarroThe Project is...
The Public Gallery, West BromwichArchitect: Alsop ArchitectsBuilding Envelope Subcontractor: Richardson Roofing Ltd Must be the most controversial project of the area due to the over budgeting and closure. The...
Inspired by Mashrabiya, the exterior skin of the two glass towers sits 2m outside the glass facade. This screen acts to reduce solar gain and the amount of glare inside the building. At night the shading...
The shape of the Shard has eight inclined surfaces which characterise the envelope, arranged obliquely to the regular shape of site. The glazed facades are perceived like proper blades resting on the tower’s...
Extract from CWCT INSTALLATION HANDBOOK:Rainscreen is constructed as panels with a ventilated cavity between them and an inner air barrier. Rainscreen is either built by mounting support rails and panels...