ROOFING , CLADDING & FACADES
PICTURE PERFORATION USED FOR A FACADE DEPICTING A FOREST
L ’ École Internationale Edward Steichen High School , Clervaux , Luxembourg Architects : Jonas Architectes Associés
L ’ École Internationale Edward Steichen is a high school in Clervaux , Luxembourg , with room for 650 students . Jonas Architectes Associés won the assignment for construction and devised not only a plan for the buildings , but also an idea for decorative facades and sun protection . RMIG ImagePerf made it possible to realise their vision .
As the school is more or less surrounded by woodland on all sides , a striking photo of a spring forest from a nature park in the Ardennes was chosen as the template for the facade image . Using perforation in various hole sizes , the beautiful image of the forest was transferred on to metal sheets .
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Raw material : Aluminium EN 5005 Pattern : RMIG ImagePerf Thickness : 3.0 mm Surface treatment : Anodising Finishing operation : Bending
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SPV COMPLETE CLADDING WORKS AT THE NEC
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SPV Group- the Walsall based refurbishment specialists , have recently completed Phase 2 of the cladding works at The NEC , Birmingham . The cladding works undertaken by SPV form part of a £ 4.5 million transformation which will completely change the look and feel of the iconic Birmingham based venue . The new design has recently seen 37 pyramid translucent structures installed – created by architects Acivico – that can be backlit to create a stunning visual effect sandwiched between the pyramids are a series of vibrant colour panels designed by global agency McCann .
The finished result using this innovative technology is visually stunning . The project has not only transformed and modernised the dated building which was originally built in 1976 , but has also made the area a far more dynamic and engaging environment for all customers and set the NEC apart as one of the best leisure destinations in the country . SPV ’ s remit was the installation of designed metal rainscreen cassette panel cladding complete with bespoke flashings .
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