Open facades

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News • News • 17 Aug 2022

Park + Ride by HUB is a paradigm for sustainable mobility

Located in the city of Antwerp in Belgium, Park + Ride designed by HUB is a large-scale public parking infrastructure that aims to provide a sustainable model for mobility as well as public access to the Antwerp region.  Jeroen Verrecht The Park + Ride building acts as a mediator and a point of connection between the various forms of transit through varying transitions at different scales. Being the site of the physical switchover between the individual and public transit nodes, the system encourages the use of public utilities.  Jeroen Verrecht Conceived as a demountable, façade-less hybrid structure of concrete slabs, wooden beams and posts, the project strives for a sustainable and unambiguous design... More

Project • By Metadecor • Shopping Centres

Shopping centre Kalanderstraat

The BFAS architecture firm has designed a striking new shopping center in the heart of Enschede. For this project, the architect specially developed two different types of facade panels in collaboration with Metadecor.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSSituated in a traditional shopping area, the location posed specific requirements regarding both architecture and urban planning. What’s more, recent developments in the retail market created high demands for the building’s character and ceiling height. Adding to the challenge was the fact that the future renters were unknown at the beginning of the design phase; hence, the building needed to offer numerous possibilities for subdivision. The monomorphic HEMA store on site was no longer suitable in any way.... More

Product • By Metadecor • MD Designperforation | aluminium|metal / perforation

MD Designperforation | aluminium|metal / perforation

A MD Designperforation facade guarantees a unique and high-profile appearance for your project. For building interiors, MD Designperforation can be used to decorate, illustrate, or coat an acoustic wall. When lit up, the perforated wall or facade produces a spectacular image which gives the building a unique identity. Special desingperforation panels MD Designperforation facade guarantees a unique and high-profile appearance. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Harry Noback Harry Noback Harry Noback More