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Perforated metal in modern
architecture
The creative use of perforated
metal in urban design shapes the
framework of our surroundings.
Perforated metal offers a
whole new level of freedom for
designers and architects who
want to influence the cityscape of
tomorrow and breathe new life
into urban areas.
Versatility and functionality
Perforated metal offers a unique
versatility and functionality when
it comes to design, material and
use. A good example is the use
of perforated metal as decorative
facade cladding, where it also
serves as an efficient sun screen
that does not require power or
manual adjustment to work.
Using perforated metal as a
decorative part of buildings,
interiors and facades creates
countless possibilities. To assist
professionals within the building
sector to obtain the best possible
results, RMIG has established
a complete process that gives
the needed support. RMIG’s
perforation experts are there to
offer advice and guidance for
the whole journey – from the
conception of the idea to the
choice of materials, patterns and
finishing treatments to the final
product manufacture.
RMIG case studies
Among the many projects where
perforation has been used in
urban design the following two
multi-storey car parks are recent
examples of the functionality and
versatility of perforated metal.
MSCP Victoria Street
Multi-storey car park, Liverpool
When designing the facade of
the MSCP in Victoria Street,
Liverpool, the architects wanted
to pay tribute to the city’s fishing
industry and decided on a modern
interpretation of the fishnet
pattern.
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Thanks to RMIG ImagePerf
technology, it was possible to
reproduce the design on to the
243 perforated sheets that made
up the facade, covering an area of
800 m2.
In addition to the perforated
facade cladding, RMIG also
supplied expanded metal for
the ground level of the MSCP.
Both the perforated sheets and
expanded metal provide the
necessary ventilation and light for
a facility of this kind.
Technical characteristics
Raw material: Aluminium 1050
Pattern: RMIG ImagePerf
Thickness: 3.0 mm
Finishing operations: Folding and
cutting
Surface treatment: Powder
coating