Archetech Issue 34 2018 | Page 114

Keilaniemi Electrical Substation Electrical Substation, Espoo, Finland Architects: Virkkunen & Co. Unique facade with RMIG ImagePerf The facade design of the Keilaniemi Electrical Substation is based on a photograph of an electricity pylon by photographer Marc Van Agteren. By using RMIG ImagePerf, the symmetry of the photograph has been reproduced as an intricate design on to more than 700 m2 of perforated metal sheets. The sheets have subsequently been bent to fit in with the design of the power station. Technical characteristics Raw material: Stainless steel EN 1.4404 Pattern: RMIG ImagePerf Thickness: 2.0 mm Finishing operations: Forming and bending RMIG is the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of perforated metal. In addition to exterior cladding, the company also supplies products for a large number of construction applications such as car park and security screening, acoustic wall linings, ceilings, lighting, street furniture, balustrades and walkways. www.city-emotion.com [email protected] Tel: 01925 839610