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NewsSpecification • 20 Sep 2023

10 facades incorporating terracotta brise soleil to keep cool and earthy

Brise soleil is a sun-shading device that can be applied to buildings as perforated screens, solid projections extending from facades and, more commonly in recent constructions, as baguettes or louvers integrated within rainscreens and curtain walls.  The principal purpose of brise soleil is to reduce heat gain on sun-heavy exterior building surfaces. By acting as a shading device it reduces the amount of direct sunlight entering buildings. Such solar protection can also help designers to increase the size of windows or other building openings, yielding expanded views to the exterior or enhanced natural ventilation. The particular sizing and orientation of a brise soleil system can vary by project type and geographical location, give... More

Project • By MERMET S.A.S.Offices

The bridge

This project is an extensive renovation of 3 buildings to create a new impressive and unique urban office campus. The Bridge - Resstende Srl - One Works - Mermet SAS 290 Resstende blinds were installed: 184 indoors and 106 outdoors. Different Mermet fabrics were used depending ont the solar protection requirements: The Bridge - Resstende Srl - One Works - Mermet SAS - Satiné 5500 colour 3006 Charcoal Bronze for the outdoor projection shades- Satiné 5500 colour 0207 White Pearl in the double skin facade and  for the external sloping roof of the glazed skylight The Bridge - Resstende Srl - One Works - Mermet SAS - M-Screen colour 0207 White Pearl for the internal blinds inside the offices on the upper floo... More

Project • By Barreca & La VarraSocial Housing

Social Housing 5SQUARE

The real estate object of intervention is located in the southern suburbs of Milan, in the Vigentino district, where the South Agricultural Park goes deep into urbanization.The area is characterized by residential, productive and commercial settlements and has several green areas. The five existing courtyard buildings, built in the 90s with productive and tertiary use, have variable heights between the 3 and 4 above-ground floors, and a common basement to the whole complex. Until the year 2000 they were in a perfect state of preservation, completed and functional to be used, but this never happened. The degradation started in 2011 when the works started by the then property were interrupted: the buildings were completely abandoned and defac... More

Project • By Rigidized Metals CorporationPromenades

The Boardwalk at Jamboree Road

Rigidized® Metals’ pattern 6WL®, perforated, makes up the sunshades in these outdoor seating areas at the award-winning Boardwalk on Jamboree Road in Irvine, CA. The perforated metal allows air and light to flow through the screens, while still providing shade, and the deep texture provides durability with resilient stainless steel. More

Project • By MERMET S.A.S.Banks

Siège de la Caisse d'Epargne Rhône Alpes

230 internal blinds with: - M-Screen 8505 fabric in 0220 White Linen colour, for thermal and visual comfort. The transparency of fabric allow natural light to enter all spaces. - M-Screen Ultimetal® fabric in 0220 White Linen colour. Thanks to its metallic side, this fabric provides a technical combination of: high solar reflection (83%) for obtain an optimal thermal comfort, perfect glare control and good transparency. This building is certified HQE™ sustainable building high performance level More

Project • By alessandrovilla studioOffices

Mozzanica Headquartes

The design for the new Mozzanica headquarters involves the transformation of a production building into a multi functional complex organized into three main areas: offices, production and a large area for training activities and events related to safety and fire prevention systems. Maurizio Montagna The original core of offices on the ground floor has been extended to the upper floor and towards the inside of the building. The considerable height and the very wide step of the structural pillars allowed to build a second architecture inside the existing building. Maurizio Montagna photographer Maurizio Montagna The main entrance leads to a large double-height atrium with a ramping metal staircase leading to the first-floor offic... More

Project • By FAQ arquitecturaShops

Eleven Tourist Apartments And Two Shops

This work has consisted of completely rehabilitating a building in the center of Seville to turn it into a building of tourist apartments and shops. The building was the historic headquarters of Almacenes Arias, traditional weaving shop of the capital of Seville, on the pedestrian and commercial street Puente y Pellón. During its history it underwent different renovations, some due to the fire that took place in the year 75, being a heterogeneous construction materially and structurally. It is decided to replace a large part of the structure due to its poor condition and the intervention is used to empty and make a large semicircular patio that allows the appearance of interior apartments. Given the irregularity of the place and the need t... More

Product • By Blinds & DecorsCarpet (by: Blinds & Decors)

Carpet (by: Blinds & Decors)

Associated Blinds and Decors was established in 2007 to service all your interior requirements for home & office interiors. We offer an extensive range of interior product solutions that specially caters to the demands of any clientele.Through our comprehensive and complete product line, we offer you more than just ordinary interior products but complete ergonomic solution to your home interiors. We carry out these initiatives to bring user –centric relevance of our products into diverse areas of human experience.Our mission is to fully satisfy our customers with the kind of service that is fast, focused and effective. Our dedicated team of highly trained staff offer personalized design solutions to cater for any business large or small... More

Product • By Blinds & DecorsCombi Blinds / Rainbow Blinds ( by: Blinds & Decor

Combi Blinds / Rainbow Blinds ( by: Blinds & Decor

COMBI BLINDS / RAINBOW BLINDS Roller shades, also called roll up shades or roller blinds, are an easy and economical way to add color, style and texture to any decor. A popular choice, roller shades are constructed with modern fabrics and offer simple functionality for ease of use. Blinds & Decors offers the best selection of custom roller shades available in the market, and from all the top brands. Save with simple, low everyday prices, free installation and samples. How They Work To operate spring assisted roller shades you gently push or pull on the bottom rail to adjust the shade to the desired height. Other roller window shades are adjusted with the use of a cord. Options You have the option of choosing either a standar... More