Perforated panels

More than 1900 square metres of ventilated facade cladding system with perforated polymer concrete panels and a exclusive design created for this project.Last December, the new La Alquería Market was opened in Dos Hermanas (Seville, Spain). This gourmet market is a catering and culinary establishment with different gourmet proposals, located in a four-story building with an innovative design.The SR Arquitectos studio, run by the architect Manuel E. Sánchez-Ramos, was responsible for designing the building. We spoke to him to get his opinion on the final result of the collaboration with ULMA.FUSION BETWEEN TRADITION AND INNOVATION Thanks to the customization possibilities offered by the polymer concrete and ULMA's Creaktive ra... More

The Peter W. Rodino Jr. Federal Office Building is a 16 story, 467,550 square foot structure housing several government agencies, including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Regional Center, the General Services Administration, and the US Attorney’s Office.The original main-entry vestibule of this secured building consisted of two narrow entrances, with only one scanner in each and an oversized exit pathway between them. To alleviate the daily congestion and long visitor lines waiting to go through security, the vestibule was expanded outward to the building’s existing two-story exterior columns. Taking adjoining first floor space, the two security screening entrance spaces were expanded to fit two baggage and portal b... More

In Busan, South Korea, Factory 1963 has been transformed into an art gallery. We created the facade with 2000 m2 of MD Expanded metal in the MD Academy design. We used a particularly durable class 2 coating that maintains the integrity of the color, which is essential because of the strong sunlight in South Korea.The MD Expanded metal is fastened to the existing building with the MD Verti system, while the screws are in the same color as the Expanded metal for a seamless finish. More

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

The substantial extension and refurbishment of the Experimentarium future-proofs the science centre as a significant cultural destination. The project doubles the exhibition area with a total of 16 interactive exhibitions and also includes a large roof terrace, modern staff facilities with visual contact to the visitor areas, a large café and a picnic-area, a convention centre, teaching facilities and a series of workshops.The aim of the design is a radical change of Experimentarium’s architectural expression. From previously being an introvert building to now appearing as an extrovert, engaging and vibrant attraction that makes its activities visible in the public space. However, this needed to happen within the footprint of the existing b... More

We supplied the Cultural Center at Ieper (Ypres) with a sheet wall facade of MD Expanded metal. This facade forms a seamless, continuous skin around the building. As well as being a quality product, using a copper facade is also highly aesthetic. The main reasons for using copper as a material are the malleability and abrasion resistance. Under the stresses of air temperatures and rainfall, copper forms an impermeable oxide layer which initially develops into a deep brown and then stabilises into the characteristic patina color. This oxide layer protects the copper directly from the elements. More

The NAI reopened in the late summer of 2011 after a grand renovation. This national museum for architecture has a transparent block in a series of columns for the library and administration, with an enormous steel canopy overhanging. The canopy is surrounded by MD Expanded metal with various openings. This type of Expanded metal is an effective sunscreen with graduated transparency to control the sun’s ray on the glass walls, and we used the MD Resto system to fix the panels. These were provided with bed hook recesses in the frameworks. More