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Project • By Takashi Niwa Architects • Restaurants
Hokkaido Sachi Tran Hung Dao
On the major street of Hanoi old quarter, this restaurant aims to deliver a holistic experience of Japanese food, space and culture, presented in Vietnamese urban scape. From the original building’s framework, the new design renovates spatial arrangement and experience with the key element of vertical stripes – significant elements of Japanese architecture, art and culture.
Typically used in “koshi” timber louvers panels and doors, the vertical elements have turned into uniqueness of the restaurant’s dining experience with different materials, 3-dimensional forms and layers. Through diverse expression and visualization, the stripe elements have created a multi-layer scenery, where customers can discover, encou... More
Product • By Elevate • V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane
V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane
Get more control on the flow of energy
Buildings need to be more energy-efficient, which is also driven by regulations. The roof is a large part of the total building envelope and has an important impact on the flow of energy. Vapor control membranes play a very important role in this.
Elevate’s V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane is designed to be used as a vapor control layer in Elevate roofing systems. It consists of reinforced aluminum foil with self-adhesive bituminous backing, protected by a release film. The fiberglass reinforcement provides high strength to the membrane, which guarantees excellent mechanical performance.
Why choose Elevate’s V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane?
V-Gard provides an excellent vapor ba... More