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They say you should never judge a book by its cover. (Who are 'they'?) But when it comes to buildings, we most definitely judge them, and most of the time, by their facades. The 'skins' we live, work and play in have long served more than a mere utilitarian, structural purpose. They tell stories of place, promise and identity. And, with advances in construction and material technology, they are increasingly becoming the synecdochical indicator of a sustainable approach to architecture.
PS: Don't forget to check out the all-new GLOBAL DESIGN AGENDA, hosted by Architonic, which kicks off on 25 January with Furniture Design Week. Happy new year!
Simon Keane-Cowell, Editor-in-Chief
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We all need to regain some focus. Which is why – new for 2021 – Architonic will be hosting the Global Design Agenda, the architects' programme of focus weeks for planning insights, market trends and product launches.
Advances in software provide architects today with virtually unlimited possibilities for designing fantastical facades, but the deployment of simpler geometric forms can pack an equally powerful visual punch.
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen: art – fully mirrored
A building that holds a mirror up to its surroundings – by reflecting its surroundings in its façade, the building has an inconspicuous presence. For the installation of mirror panels, MVRDV Architekten opted for the Jansen VISS SG Facade system solution.
Like what you see? Jan Parth, project architect responsible for delivering David Chipperfield Architects’ latest cultural project, talks about the soft power of hard facades.
In October 2020, the English National Ballet was named Building of the Year by Architects' Journal. The white shell of translucent glass defines the design by Glenn Howells Architects and draws the attention of pedestrians to the rehearsal rooms.
How to design offices in the current climate and still manage to maintain interpersonal contact? KÖNIG + NEURATH offers an answer to the question that every planner is asking themself at the moment.
The first ever sliding window system for skyscrapers by Swiss company AIR-LUX has already proven itself under stringent US testing conditions. Just why it is the first to be suitable for high-rise buildings, with their enormous wind loads, is explained here.
Light straight out of the power socket? With PLUG & LIGHT, German think-tank Insta is setting new standards for the connecting of low-voltage LED luminaires to the mains supply – and more and more luminaire manufacturers and planners are recognising the potential of this new technology.
German office specialist SIGEL’s new MOVE IT system provides workers with the tools they need for navigating the world of New Work, with the emphasis on flexibility, agility and mobility.
The Villa Mosca Bianca on Lake Maggiore in Italy – designed by London based architect Dara Huang – takes advantage of two Sky-Frame products. Among others, the curved Sky-Frame Arc sliding window system was used in different areas.
Zac Moulon, Paris, by Fricout-Cassignol Architectes
Photo: Ditz Fejer
The concrete skin facade of the geothermal power facility by Fricout-Cassignol Architectes is not only an architectural highlight, it also impresses with its durability and ecological performance.
Family-owned and based in the north German town of Melle, Solarlux has earnt a reputation over the last 35 years as a reliable partner for building professionals and private clients alike in all things glass – whether bi-folding doors, sliding glass solutions or facades.
A recent project in Bavaria showcases the company’s expertise. On an elevated site, a cantilevered roof seems to float on a cube of glass. The cube was realised with Solarlux’s cero sliding system. Large glass elements – available in formats up to 6m high and 4m wide – contrast with the minimal proportions of the system’s aluminium profiles, just 34mm wide. Triple-glazed for maximum heat insulation and boasting high anti-burglary standards, the cero system allows for maximum light access and uninterrupted, panoramic views of the surrounding environment.
On 12–15 January 2021, COVER Magazine will host @cover.connect, a virtual event to benefit, celebrate and support the handmade rug industry at a time usually occupied by start-of-the-year trade and design fairs, and featuring three distinct but intricately linked online platforms – TRADE, TALKS and EVENTS.
