Archetech Issue 42 2019 | Page 123

PERFORATED FACADE DECORATES INNOVATIVE SCHOOL BUILDING When constructing Kalvebod Fælled School, the objective was to create a balanced atmosphere of school and leisure time for both children and adults, with  the focus on learning and activities. This ambition has been achieved by a stunning circular construction with a gymnasium at the heart of the building. The glistening facade encapsulating the building is made from 1200 m2 of perforated sheets from RMIG. The perforation gives a flow of light and shadow, providing protection from the sun, yet still ensuring a view of the beautiful surrounding areas. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Kalvebod Fælled School State school, Copenhagen, Denmark Architects: Lundgaard & Traneberg Arkitekter A/S Raw material: Aluminium 5754 Pattern: R1.5T3 Thickness: 2.0 mm Finishing operations: Bending www.rmig.com 01925 839610 RMIG’s City Emotion philosophy exists to capture the passion for creative and exciting urban design by offering innovative technologies and materials. We can help realise the most ambitious architectural projects, the projects that will give the city innovative visual statement and emotional appeal. As the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of perforated metal with manufacturing units throughout Europe, we have over 100 years of industry experience with a wealth of tooling and engineering expertise to help make your ideas come to life. www.city-emotion.com Tel: 01925 839610 email: [email protected] If you are interested in booking a CPD presentation or require further information please contact [email protected] HELIFIX CONCEALED REPAIRS RESTORE FAILED ARCHES AT LISTED BREWERY The 170 year old, Grade ll listed, Hook Norton Brewery in Oxfordshire, was suffering from internal and external cracking due to the failure of 15 brick arches. This was caused by the decay of internal timbers and movement of the surrounding brickwork. HeliBars were bonded into mortar beds above each opening, on both the interior and exterior walls, forming masonry beams that reinforced the brickwork, supported the wall above and spread the loads. Other cracks were stitched using single HeliBars bonded across the cracks. integrity whilst retaining the original materials and aesthetics of this important listed structure. For project-specific technical advice about the use of Helifix structural repair systems, contact the Helifix team on 020 8735 5200. Alternatively, go to www.helifix.co.uk/videos to watch installation videos and to download relevant product brochures. These sympathetic repairs efficiently and economically restored