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Pleated facade

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about pleated facade

Project • By ArcelorMittal Building SolutionsSecondary Schools

VTS Sint-Niklaas

On the historic VTS site in the heart of Sint-Niklaas, a new school building is being constructed that is not only functional but also architecturally striking. Strategically located along the Singel and flanked by a green connecting axis, the building forms a central hub on the renovated campus. Johnny Umans The volume offers space for both BUSO and TSO education and was designed with flexibility, legibility and future-proofing in mind. Johnny Umans The façade perfectly matches the industrial and technical character of the courses. A pleated bardage panel was chosen, combined with three types of ISIS point profiles. This variation in texture and depth gives the building a contemporary, rhythmic appearance. Johnny Uman... More

Project • By BASIL architecturePrivate Houses

House WAVP

NEW BUILDING IN A FORMER SHED  A mathematical steel skeleton on the spot where there used to be a warehouse has now become a home with studio space. 'We built as deep as we were allowed to go according to the building restrictions, creating a home in which the residential functions follow each other logically'.  Yannick Milpas NEW VOLUME BETWEEN COMMON WALLSRobin Van Beveren of BASIL architecture created this fine home in what used to be a densely built shed on the outskirts of Bruges. The shed was not reusable, so all we had was a narrow plot and two common walls. There were two options: either it became a typical townhouse, or we did what we wanted within the available volume of the former warehouse. Because the common wa... More

NewsDetail • 21 Mar 2024

Detail: Pleated facade geometry of Bonfiglioli HQ by Peter Pichler Architecture

Designed by Peter Pichler Architecture, the new Bonfiglioli Headquarters is located in Calderara di Reno on the outskirts of Bologna, Italy. The building is an expression of Bonfiglioli’s history and manufacturing know-how, something that is in part represented by the innovatory use of a custom continuous pleated aluminum mesh skin. Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli is a global Italian company that manufactures and supplies a wide range of products, including gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes, and inverters. The company’s products are found across industrial automation, mobile machinery, and renewable energy sectors. The new HQ completes Bonfiglioli’s EVO project... More