Innovative façade architecture: The architectural mesh façade of the Bonn Hardthöhe parking structure captivates with its textile character and dynamic transparency, creating a striking visual identity while subtly integrating into the urban context. Photo © N. Kazakov
Function meets design
The architectural mesh façade of the Bonn Hardthöhe parking garage in Germany is an example of how careful material selection and planning can enhance the form and function of architecture.
By Haver & Boecker
The new parking garage at the Ministry of Defence in Bonn’ s Hardthöhe district shows how methodical material selection and precise planning can enhance the form and function of architecture. In cooperation with Goldbeck West GmbH, which realised the parking garage on behalf of the Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning( BBR), this façade solution is outfitted with Largo-Nova 2032 Vario stainless steel mesh from HAVER & BOECKER, combining architectural standards, technical performance and sustainability. The design brief was drawn up by the planning office AMP Parking Europe GmbH from Hamburg, Germany.
Aesthetic meets functionality With a surface area of around 3,400 m ², the façade was designed not only as a functional element, but as an integral part of the architectural design. The Largo-Nova 2032 Vario stainless steel mesh used stands out with its finelooking, textile structure, accentuated by horizontal block stripes. These stripes are created by integrating varying mesh sizes within a single mesh element – a special design feature that creates different degrees of transparency and a lively façade look. Depending on the viewpoint and lighting, the visual effect of the fabric changes, offering a dynamic play on light, transparency and depth. Open area percentages of 39 %, 45 % and 55 % ensure pleasant lighting conditions as well as optimal air flow, creating an open, inviting atmosphere throughout the structure.
Safety, ventilation, protection In addition to its visual effect, the architectural mesh fulfils several functional requirements: it protects the building from the elements, enables
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