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News • Specification • 21 Mar 2023
10 subtle yet sleek residential light switches
A high-quality residential light switch is often a detail that makes the difference. Light switches are among the few small-scale interior design elements with which users come into direct contact by hand. While standard products are typically indistinguishable, it is often a pleasant surprise to discover a well-designed light switch.
Light switches are manufactured in a large range of materials and colors to correspond with various wall finishes or design schemes. Switches are most commonly made in plastic or porcelain, but are also available in glass, metal, wood, aluminum, stone and in a range of veneered finishes. Common material characteristics are shatter resistance, UV resistance or durability for easy maintenanc... More
Project • By JM Studio Architektoniczne • Offices
Intop Office
Project location: Warsaw, ul. Drewny 70
Completion Year: 2017
Building Area : 980 m2
Site Area : 1350 m2
Lead Architects: Magdalena Ignaczak , Jacek Kunca
Photographer : Mariusz Purta
Mariusz Purta
Mariusz Purta
Personalized headquarters – a showcase of the company dealing with civil engineering.
Mariusz Purta
Mariusz Purta
Architectural design was created at the same time with interior design and this is why together they form an inseparable whole. It allowed to create a representative building perfectly fulfilling the customer’s needs. The building consists of three over... More
Product • By Gira • Gira System 106 - metal door station system
Gira System 106 - metal door station system
An excellent first impression
You never have a second chance to make a first impression. And when it comes to buildings, it's the front door that visitors see first, so everything needs to be perfect. This is easily achieved with the Gira System 106, the new door station system made from metal with an elegant, minimalist design.
Elegant and flexible – these are the key characteristics of the Gira System 106: a modular door communication system with metal front plates, a minimalist design and a high-quality look-and-feel. The system's standard dimensions are 106.5 × 106.5 mm, and it includes a wide and constantly growing range of products for use in outdoor areas. It also offers IP 54 protection against splash... More
Messner Mountain Museum Corones (MMM Corones)
Embedded within the summit of Mount Kronplatz, 2,275m above sea level at the centre South Tyrol’s most popular ski resort, the Messner Mountain Museum Corones is surrounded by the alpine peaks of the Zillertal, Ortler and Dolomites. Established by renowned climber Reinhold Messner, the sixth and final Messner Mountain Museum explores the traditions, history and discipline of mountaineering.
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Messner, the first person to climb all 14 mountains around the world over 8,000 meters, and the first to climb Mount Everest without the aid of tanked oxygen, conveys his vision for the MMM Corones: “Kronplatz offers views beyond the borders of South Tyrol to all points of the compass: fr... More
Product • By Gira • Gira E2 in stainless steel
Gira E2 in stainless steel
Design classics reflect the spirit of their age while radiating timeless beauty. With the E2 switch range, Gira created a modern classic: a linear and pared-down design that makes an uncompromisingly clear statement while placing distinctive accents on a wall. Gira will present two new versions at BAU 2017: the E2 in stainless steel, together with all the variants in the range which are now also available for flat mounting.
Architects love the range. The Gira E2 has been architects' switch of choice since 1998. The only drawback until now has been that the range was only available in shatterproof and UV-resistant thermoplastic. On the occasion of the BAU trade fair, Gira has responded to the requests of many architects who wanted thi... More
Product • By Gira • Gira Esprit Linoleum-multiplex
Gira Esprit Linoleum-multiplex
Gira is expanding its appealing Esprit switch series with new materials. With the Gira Esprit linoleum-multiplex design line, the solution provider for modern building technology is offering equipment variants made of renewable raw materials for the first time. At Light+Building, linoleum surfaces will be shown which consist of natural raw materials which are even 80% renewable: linseed oil, tree resin, cork, wood flour, and powdered limestone. The linoleum is attached to a frame of multiplex boards. This frame is composed of thin veneer layers arranged crosswise, manufactured using wood from sustainably managed forests in Europe with FSC or PEFC certification. Gira Esprit linoleum-multiplex will be available in four different colour scheme... More
Project • By Elbphilharmonie • Concert Halls
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Hamburg has a new cultural landmark: the Elbphilharmonie, which opens its doors on January 11 and 12, 2017 in Hamburg’s HafenCity. On the banks of the river Elbe on approx. 1,700 reinforced concrete piles a building complex has emerged, which, in addition to three concert halls, will encompass a hotel, 45 private apartments, and the publicly accessible Plaza with a 360° panoramic view of the city. The centrepiece of the Elbphilharmonie is also one of the most exciting structural challenges in Europe at the moment: A world-class concert hall at a height of 50 metres with seating for 2,100, which is decoupled from the rest of the building for soundproofing reasons. The Elbphilharmonie is the perfect symbiosis of architecture and music at a un... More
Product • By Gira • Gira Design Configurator
Gira Design Configurator
Anyone who is planning a new construction or a renovation wants to know what it will look like in the end. The same applies to the electrical installation. That requires a lot of imagination and experience. Or the Gira Design Configurator. This online tool lets the user combine the frame variants of the Gira switch ranges with selected features in various colours and materials. And now for a fascinating feature: the Augmented Reality mode. By means of this "augmented reality", the user can see--using their Smartphone or tablet camera--what the Gira switch range looks like in a real environment. Switches and sockets can be viewed from different perspectives. This showcases the effect of the colours and surfaces, and provides a good spatial i... More
Gira G1
The Gira G1 is the new, compact and visually appealing room operating device for the KNX system. All the functions can be operated intuitively by touching or gesturing on the excellent multi-touch display – more easily than ever before.
The simple operation is ensured by the Gira Interface, which is a completely new development and features a user-friendly symbol system including large fonts and easy-to-understand symbols. The Gira G1 has a wide range of uses, from lighting and blinds control to room temperature setting, programming of timers, calling up scenes up to door communication. The KNX room operating device is operated via PoE (Power over Ethernet). In combination with the Gira push-button sensor 3 or a KNX CO2 sensor it can... More