Façades with volume in folded, perforated panels
A flat façade looks the same at ten in the morning as at five in the afternoon. A façade of folded panels changes with the sun: the metal stands out from the wall, creates shadow and relief, and gives the building a shape of its own.
The fold is what gives it shape
We laser-cut every panel with its perforations and then bend it to give it volume. The fold brings the panel out of the plane of the wall; the perforations let air and light through. Together, the panels, identical or different, draw the relief of the whole façade.
Laser cutting and bending happen in the same plant, from the same 3D model, so the fold falls exactly where the design wants it.
Who it is for
It is an idea for hotel and apartment-building façades, shop and plaza frontages, offices and corporate buildings. Also for car parks that need ventilation: the façade covers them and the air still flows.
The images of this idea are drawings of the kind of work we make; your façade is drawn from your building.
With your architect’s design
We can work from your architect’s design. We start from your drawings, model it in 3D and our engineering team checks it before we fabricate. If there is no design yet, you choose one of ours or bring us an idea and we develop it with you.
Installation and maintenance
We take the measurements on site with digital equipment, paint the panels in the color you choose and install them with our own crew, at height too.
On the coast, the Plan Costa checks for rust and salt-air corrosion and touches up paint and anchors.
Frequently asked questions
Can you work from my architect’s design?
Yes. We start from your drawings, model it in 3D and our engineering team checks it before we fabricate.
Does air pass through the façade?
Yes. The perforations let air and light through.
What material is it cut from?
We cut carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel and aluminum; the material and thickness are set to suit your project.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the size and the design. Send us the drawings and we quote it, with what it includes and the delivery time.
Tell us about your project
Send us a drawing, a photo or a hand sketch. We reply with a clear price, with what it includes and the delivery time.
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