Façade

'Sepid' commercial-residential building contains three buildings stitched together aiming to expand usable spaces. In order to feel the integrity of the façade a curved shell is covering the whole building. In the next step the second shell is added to emphasis on the corners and continuation of the façade. By putting the window frames and dots on the building shell we associate passengers, kid’s dreamy world. ‘sepid’ designed by the shar group is an organic-shaped concrete-clad commercial and residential building in qazvin, iran. the concept of the project started with three rectangular volumes stitched together, that were later clad in a secondary curved envelope with multi-sized extruded window frames. th... Más

Creneo Block 40 asymmetrical custom. A custom Creneo Block 40 profile from ArcelorMittal Specials has been chosen for the new location of, among others, Van Baaren Aannemers. The facade is made up of carrier sandwich panels, the rear construction of omega profiles and then provided with the Creneo system.   The Specials department within ArcelorMittal Construction has produced three types of custom Creneo block 40 profiles, which are used alternately around the facade.   ArcelorMittal SpecialsSystem: Creneo Block 40 customCoating: Hairexcel 60muColor: dark blue metallic (30GU) Code: 67C6   Design: Slangen & Koenis architects in IJsselstijnAssembly: Metal Bouwkonsort in Lopik Más

A closed but still transparent façade cladding made of LARGO-TWIST 2051 stainless steel mesh Since 2020, a new parking garage creates a relaxed parking situation at the Barmherzige Brüder hospital in Regensburg. In cooperation with Peithner Architekten, Haver & Boecker developed a new architectural mesh especially for this project: LARGO-TWIST 2051. Photo: © N. Kazakov The key requirement: Providing reliable anti-glare protection against reflections from outside and insideThe facade cladding of a parking garage is often much more than just the shell of a building. This is exactly what became apparent during the implementation of the project in Regensburg.  The façade had to perform as a multifunctiona... Más

Located on a vast plot of land within the EPFL campus, the ArtLab building creates a bridge between the heart of the campus to the north and the student residence to the south. This new building, emblematic of the campus, was designed by the Japanese firm Kengo Kuma & Associates, with a long architecture divided into three blocks. Jamani Caillet Alain Herzog As a local partner, CCHE was in charge of coordinating and negotiating with the local authorities, engineers and various stakeholders, managing and drawing up the construction documents as well as the detailed studies to ensure that the building was executed in the spirit intended by the Japanese architect. Damien Barakat CCHE Más

The complex was designed between 1929 and 1932 by the architect Alphonse Laverrière and has been listed in note 1 of the inventory of historic monuments since 1992. Joël Tettamanti The renovation and upgrading to safety standards of this emblematic building called for advanced skills in the field of renovation, transformation and sanitation. Joël Tettamanti It also required specific skills for the promotion (marketing) of complex surfaces located in difficult areas, architectural sensitivity to the construction methods and design of the 1930s, and finesse in site management given its central location. CCHE CCHE Más

The Grand Morillon residence houses the students of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studeies - IHEID. Located un the Natioons district of Petit - Saconnex, this nuilding is composed of two bars facing each other, connected by a footbridge. The residence offers accommodation for international students with services totalling 670beds as well as a set of common spaces and activities. Gérald Sciboz Gérald Sciboz Gérald Sciboz A gradual walkway carved into the façade connects the buildings from bottom to top. A true meeting place dedicated to the occupants, this walkway in wood tones contrasts with the façade entirely clad in aluminum and glass. Along the promenade, there... Más

In the heart of Nyon, in an emblematic listed building from the 1940s, creation of a new place with an innovative concept, a bicycle café. Tête de Course aims to be a convivial place where you can eat, repair or maintain your bike. The project to renovate the arcade has sought to preserve part of the industrial character of the former use of the original self-powered garage, through its architectural style. The arcade has been fully insulated and the new ventilation system is equipped with heat recovery. The plinth is highlighted with its new dark colour. Linka Production/Vincent Kronental A new space that allows you to play with the rhythm of the seasons is created, with the rounded entrance canopy closed by full height... Más

This building is the first landmark of the district and is part of the development of the Niederhasli station area. It will create the link between the industrial area with its production and storage halls and a future residential area. Designed by CCHE, this building offers its users two office floors (1st and 2nd floor) as well as common and public areas on the first floor with a restaurant for all DOKA employees, a training center equipped with a conference room as well as the exhibition hall open on all three levels. The fifth roof façade is completely equipped with photovoltaic panels to cover the energy needs of the building and part of the DOKA production site. Más

This project of 4 Minergie apartment buildings is located on a steeply sloping site with an optimal orientation and view. The terraced construction allows each level to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Bois de Chêne, the Jura, the lake and the Alps or the 4. CCHE The sober and contemporary volumetry ensures a harmonious implantation in the ground, and the vegetated roofs are in close connection with the environment. CCHE   The vast terraces or generous balconies extending from each unit, as well as the entirely glazed facades to the south, enhance natural light and distant views. The residences are heated by air/water heat pumps. CCHE   The project was carried out by Perspectives Construction, which, as a... Más

It is the first wood structure tower in French-speaking Switzerland with an active photovoltaic facade.The Malley Viaduct district is labeled Site 2000 watts and the new Malley Phare extension will meet the Minergie-Eco label and comply with the requirements of the SIA 2040 standard. CCHE The project is being executed by Perspectives Construction, in consortium with JPF Ducrest. Through its role as a full service contractor, Perspectives Construction provides turnkey guarantees of on-time and on-budget delivery.Malley Phare, an architectural symbol with a height of 60 meters, is an exemplary object from an energy and socio-cultural point of view. The use of wood from almost exclusively indigenous sources allows us to meet several chal... Más

The Pallin-Panchaude project is located on the roadside in the commune of Pully. The parcel already had a structure, which had to be demolished, before a five-storey administrative building could be rebuilt. The base that is opened on the Avenue de Lavaux maintains the existing stone wall, which joins the Panchaude bridge and will eventually be transformed into a pedestrian link to the site. The prefabricated façade modules were all custom-designed, are efficient against road noises while meeting all the criteria required to achieve the Minergie label. Hiris Images Hiris Images Hiris Images CCHE   Más

Transforming a Mid-century Athenian building into a new Hotel Experience On May 8th 2021, SAY hotel opened its doors to locals and tourists becoming the newest destination in Kefalari, Greece. The Yfantis Group invited A&M to renovate an existing 1950’s 5-story building into the newest SAY hotel experience, marking it the next big move of Yfantis family’s hospitality business. Located next to Alsos Kefalariou, in a leafy Athens suburb, the hotel’s new architecture is characterized by its rhythmic geometric facade, giving it a strong exterior form, and a contrasting interior of rich, colorful, textured materials used to create a variety of social spaces and guest rooms. Bold in its presence, yet soft in its essence, th... Más

The cubic administration building with its asymmetrically cut windows sets a landmark for the site of the hardwood sawmill Wibeba Holz in Wieselburg. With its eye-catching appearance, the small cube can assert itself against the large neighboring industrial buildings and at the same time blends harmoniously into its environment with loosely built up single-family houses. Bruno Klomfar The conceptual idea is based on the requirements of the room program, which in addition to offices also includes specific facilities such as training, recreation and presentation rooms. Due to the split-level typology, each floor is raised by half a story creating elevated rooms according to use. The asymmetrical central access core, which serves as a su... Más