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Proyecto • By SEFAR • Aeropuertos
Airport Keflavik
In 2010 the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland erupted and Iceland became increasingly isolated. But the eruption turned out to have great promotional value for Iceland. The years after the eruption, the amount of visitors rapidly increased up to almost 5 million passengers per year in 2015 through the Keflavik Airport. The original Airport terminal opened in 1986 with 23’000 m2 and has expanded in size several times. Now it’s expanding again with a 4’700 m2 modern bus gate terminal, which will service passengers to and from the aircraft by remote stands.Materials and color schemes are inspired by Icelandic nature, black terrazzo floors, smoked oak, and glass walls in Icelandic autumn colors. The bus gate terminal building consists of a st... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Galerías de Arte
New Kassel Gallery
Project.
To a large degree, artistic influence and ability are judged according to the light in which a work is exhibited. When museums and galleries for their part adopt an intelligent approach to implementation and object placement, the overall impression created is harmonious. This is clearly visible at the New Kassel Gallery, which itself can also be seen in a new light since its re-opening in 2011.
Concept/Design.
Apart from the need to comply with modern construction regulations, the purpose of the renovation and restoration work was to exploit the qualities and characteristics of the solitary building at the Kassel «Schönen Aussicht». The idea behind this was the possibility of developing contemporary spatial sequences for the... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Casas Privadas
Private Villa, South of France
Project.
This exclusive villa in the south of France appears to virtually disappear into the endless blue of the Mediterranean. Being outside and enjoying a Mediterranean lifestyle while protected from the sun and wind was what the client stipulated. Around 30 meters above the sea, two awnings brave the marine climate, securely attached to two lance-shaped masts by spring hooks from a ship’s supplier.
Concept/Design.
The top design priority was to provide protection from sun and heat for the sizeable outdoor area. The upper awning is made from robust SEFAR® Architecture TENARA® Fabric 4T40HF, which is able to withstand the fall winds and coastal spray typical of the region without absorbing any moisture. It is permanently UV resistan... Más
LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur
SEFAR LIGHTFRAME Illuminated Modular Fabric Ceiling System at the LWL-Museum of Art and Culture, Münster. By: Licht Kunst Licht AG After a perennial construction period, the LWL Museum of Art and Culture in Münster re-opened in September 2014. Designed by Staab Architekten, the newly-constructed building is connected to the existing building from 1908, allowing the museum to display its collection in 51 exhibition spaces. The spaces are flanked by a library, an auditorium, access and relaxation zones, a bookshop, and a restaurant Light integrated into architecture Interlinked with Münster‘s city center through a sequence of forecourts, traversed by a publically accessible path and organized in an 'architecture of courty... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Oficinas
Da Heng Building
Within a spacious green park is the Da Heng building, which was finished in 2016. The company chairman specifically chose this fabric for its progressive appearance and unique attributes. SEFAR® Architecture VISION PR 260/50 met. grey fabric was laminated in the lower curtain wall to reduce glare and provide privacy at the street level for the buidlings occupants. SEFAR® Architecture VISION is a range of high-precision fabrics made from synthetic black fibers. In a complex process, fabric is metal-coated on one side. By means of digital printing, the coated fabric sides can be further individualized. The reflective properties reduces heat input considerably and makes a correspondingly valuable contribution to the environment and to associa... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Instalaciones de Investigación
Novartis Research Facility
Glass Louvers used for Solar Gain Reduction and aesthetic improvements. Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Oficinas
Elevator Lobby Havenwood Office Park
The SEFAR LIGHTFRAME® system graces the elevator lobby of the new Havenwood Office Park in Woodlands, TX. It was chosen for its sleek appearance, its highquality light transmission, and its acoustic mitigation – as it is surrounded by noisy hard surfaces in the lobby. Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Salas de Exposición
Steinway Hall and Showroom
The new location brings together Steinway's storied heritage with new musical and SEFAR® Architecture Fabrics technological innovations in a contemporary setting. Inside Steinway Hall, guests find well lit and glare free light difused through Sefar Fabrics. Also, the space is acoustically improved due to these fabrics benefits to also reduce reverberation time. Steinway Hall to recital hall and showroom is drastically improved from the visual and acoustical features of SEFAR® Architecture Fabrics. Más
Proyecto • By Rafael de La-Hoz • Oficinas
Castellana 79 Building
In the financial and commercial centre of the city is located this building neighbour of one of the best buildings of offices in Madrid (BBVA Building)
With a markedly urban character it presents a magnificent opportunity to answer to the city in two very different scales:
-an urban scale, represented by the most important street in Madrid: ‘El Paseo de la Castellana’.
-and other more domestic scale, represented by a prominent square/plaza with a pedestrian character.
These urban premises and requests of the customer (singular but discreet building at the same time) make conditional from the beginning the idea of the project.
The building has a façade neutral, abstract, flat, alive, with volume. Lights and shadows that change... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Oficinas
Europaallee 21, Construction Area C
Project.
The previously inaccessible infrastructure area serving the Swiss Post Office and Swiss National Railway has been transformed into public street space, squares, and courtyards.
Concept/Design.
The building complex is formed from four structures grouped together around an open courtyard in the shape of a windmill sail. Each building was designed by a different architect so is therefore different in appearance, but bridges link the buildings and permit walkways on all the upper floor levels. At the time, they form large entrance areas in the courtyard on all four sides.
Construction.
The building on Lagerstrasse was designed by architects Annette Gigon / Mike Guyer. The duallayer, 4000 m2 shell of the building consists... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Herencias
Medina Haram Piazza
Project.
Each year,millions of pilgrims flock to the mosque in Medina alMunawwarah. In recent years, the traditional time of pilgrimage has been in the cooler fall and winter months. This time frame is changing gradually, however. According to the lunar calendar, the time of pilgrimage is returning to the extremely hot summer months, making a sunshade absolutely essential.
Concept/Design.
As general contractor, the Saudi Binladin Group contracted the architectonic planning of this project to SL-Rasch GmbH in Leinfelden-Echterdingen (Germany). It was clear from the beginning that only PTFE fabric would be able to meet the exceptional situational demands. Other materials would not provide full protection from the aggressive UV radi... Más
Soho Beach House
Project.
The Soho Beach House is a world-class private members club, hotel and spa on the site of the historic Sovereign Hotel. Its redesign and expansion required a delicate balance of old and new, as well as of aesthetic and functional requirements in a tourist and hurricane-prone area. On the first floor, the retractable awning provides cover for patrons and natural light for trees at Cecconi’s Garden, an upscale restaurant. On the second floor, a similar awning provides cover for the Club Bar.
Concept/Design.
SEFAR®Architecture TENARA® fabric, smartly and elegantly outfits two levels, maintaining the building’s historic charm while adding modern convenience. The fabric provides style, light transmission, durability and protectio... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Centros Comerciales
Pou Manawa at Auckland International Airport
Project.
Pou Manawa (Maori name for the Tree) is the heart of the new retail centre at Auckland International Airport, it stands proud where people gather, coming and going from their journeys around the world. Fabric Structure Systems were approached with a brief to develop the significant sculptural piece for the Auckland International Airport’s retail departures area.
Concept/Design.
Pou Manawa takes the form of a sculptural tree, crafted from SEFAR® Architecture fabric & tensioned into place, creating a continuous light translucent surface, which is rear projected to bring the Tree to life, with various natural & traditional Maori themes.
Construction.
The Tree form is achieved by tensioning a SEFAR® Architecture membrane betwe... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Oficinas
van Roey Construction Group
When planning headquarters for the Belgian construction group van Roey, environmental friendliness and energy efficiency were given the highest priority. Both features have been incorporated into the new building. The innovative shading system guarantees optimum and individual protection from direct sunlight. 220 square meters of vertical and 425 square meters of horizontal glass fins were installed across four levels of the building’s facade. The blinds are adjusted using an electric motor and automatically follow the path of the sun, contributing to a pleasantly temperate indoor climate. The philosophy of 275-year-old family business is to create spaces for people where they can feel comfortable.
The system is not only functionally ef... Más
Proyecto • By SEFAR • Oficinas
Zurich Animal Protection office
The Zurich Animal Protection office deals with all the organizational and administrative tasks of the charitable association, and it is situated at the same location as the animal shelter. Recent animal welfare legislation required Zurich Animal Protection to enlarge the accommodation it provides for animals. At Zurichberg, the Association has constructed a building which not only gives a temporary home to rescued animals but also exceeds statutory regulations and sets new standards in animal welfare. Its close proximity to the zoo is advantageous and considered socially positive.
Animals such as dogs, cats, or hamsters feel most comfortable in familiar surroundings. To this end, the architect «thought» the building from the inside out... Más