Raincreen Facades with Aluminum Panels and Storey-Height Windows - 3 Parts

Aluminium panels have become the second most widely spread facade coverage after bricks. There are three ways of installing aluminium panel façade.

Unique appearance of the façade was achieved with all standard systems. Detail drawings, videos and explanatory clips explain buildability, performance, compliance and assembly-specific aspects. The building has a high-performance envelope with extensive glazing and a striking high-tech outlook.

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Part 1. Aluminium Rainscreen with Curtain Walling

First assembly type features a mixed rainscreen façade clad in aluminium panels and glazed with stick curtain walling.

PART 1

Part 2. Aluminium Rainscreen with Punched Openings

Second assembly type features a rainscreen façade clad in aluminium panels fixed to the lightweight steel frame and glazed with storey-height punched windows.

PART 2

Part 3. Unitised Curtain Walling with Aluminium and Glass

The third assembly type incorporates both aluminium panels and glass panes within a unitised curtain wall system.

PART 3