Business parks are evolving. The recognised singular industrial complex is transforming into a multi-functional space for businesses of all varieties. Driven by modern day business demands, mixed-use development models combine office, retail, leisure and industrial spaces into one area.
The city of Gjakova is well-known for the presence of a lot of factories in the past. The architectural language of the complex seeks to balance its expressive character with the city’s urban fabric, yet standing apart with its own modern distinct character.
The buildings stand symmetrically to each other, mirroring each other's facade through the reflection from the glass façade. In terms of functionality, the two facilities make up a complex, containing different industrial functions, such as the factory for the production of work clothes, the part of the technical control of trucks, the floor of the car showroom, and the part dedicated to the restaurant. The concept of symmetry with the mirrored glass façades is a clever way to visually connect the two facilities while keeping the modern industrial aesthetic intact. It's also important that we integrated various industrial functions into the complex, blending both practical and customer-facing spaces.
The Alumil Smartia 6 system, with its combination of horizontal and vertical profiles, definitely provides a modern, clean look that complements the symmetrical design of the complex. Using triple glazing with solar and low-e coatings from Guardian is an excellent decision for energy efficiency, especially in a complex that will house industrial and public functions. Triple glazing helps with insulation, reducing heat loss or gain, while the low-e coatings will optimize light transmission and minimize UV and infrared rays, enhancing both comfort and sustainability.
In addition to the thermal and acoustic benefits, the reflective quality of the glass also gives the complex a striking appearance, particularly with its mirrored symmetry. The combination of reflective glass with the controlled solar features is bound to create some mesmerizing effects in both subtle and dramatic ways, while the play of light and reflections throughout the day elevates the architectural experience of the complex.
Since we have considered reflective glass for the façades, the combination of sandwich panels for the roof and glass façades creates a nice contrast between industrial ruggedness and sleek modernity. The reflective façade provides openness and transparency, while the solid, insulated roof panels provide a grounded, practical function.
