Sunscreen
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News • Specification • 20 Sep 2023
10 facades incorporating terracotta brise soleil to keep cool and earthy
Brise soleil is a sun-shading device that can be applied to buildings as perforated screens, solid projections extending from facades and, more commonly in recent constructions, as baguettes or louvers integrated within rainscreens and curtain walls.
The principal purpose of brise soleil is to reduce heat gain on sun-heavy exterior building surfaces. By acting as a shading device it reduces the amount of direct sunlight entering buildings. Such solar protection can also help designers to increase the size of windows or other building openings, yielding expanded views to the exterior or enhanced natural ventilation.
The particular sizing and orientation of a brise soleil system can vary by project type and geographical location, give... More
Project • By Barreca & La Varra • Social Housing
Social Housing 5SQUARE
The real estate object of intervention is located in the southern suburbs of Milan, in the Vigentino district, where the South Agricultural Park goes deep into urbanization.The area is characterized by residential, productive and commercial settlements and has several green areas. The five existing courtyard buildings, built in the 90s with productive and tertiary use, have variable heights between the 3 and 4 above-ground floors, and a common basement to the whole complex. Until the year 2000 they were in a perfect state of preservation, completed and functional to be used, but this never happened. The degradation started in 2011 when the works started by the then property were interrupted: the buildings were completely abandoned and defac... More
Project • By Rigidized Metals Corporation • Promenades
The Boardwalk at Jamboree Road
Rigidized® Metals’ pattern 6WL®, perforated, makes up the sunshades in these outdoor seating areas at the award-winning Boardwalk on Jamboree Road in Irvine, CA. The perforated metal allows air and light to flow through the screens, while still providing shade, and the deep texture provides durability with resilient stainless steel. More
Project • By alessandrovilla studio • Offices
Mozzanica Headquartes
The design for the new Mozzanica headquarters involves the transformation of a production building into a multi functional complex organized into three main areas: offices, production and a large area for training activities and events related to safety and fire prevention systems.
Maurizio Montagna
The original core of offices on the ground floor has been extended to the upper floor and towards the inside of the building. The considerable height and the very wide step of the structural pillars allowed to build a second architecture inside the existing building.
Maurizio Montagna photographer
Maurizio Montagna
The main entrance leads to a large double-height atrium with a ramping metal staircase leading to the first-floor offic... More
Project • By FAQ arquitectura • Shops
Eleven Tourist Apartments And Two Shops
This work has consisted of completely rehabilitating a building in the center of Seville to turn it into a building of tourist apartments and shops. The building was the historic headquarters of Almacenes Arias, traditional weaving shop of the capital of Seville, on the pedestrian and commercial street Puente y Pellón. During its history it underwent different renovations, some due to the fire that took place in the year 75, being a heterogeneous construction materially and structurally. It is decided to replace a large part of the structure due to its poor condition and the intervention is used to empty and make a large semicircular patio that allows the appearance of interior apartments. Given the irregularity of the place and the need t... More
Product • By TEMPIO • Rustikotta cladding
Rustikotta cladding
Tempio’s Rustikotta has unmistakable characteristics linked to the traditional facade system, whose contemporary expression adds depth and character to the project. It is ideal for modern architecture where imagination knows no bounds.
Rustikotta makes a significant and positive contribution to sustainable development and sustainable building. It brings pioneering new standards for architectural opportunities, to which its zero maintenance cost will be added over the years, as external conditions do not affect the ceramic and rainwater is sufficient tokeep it clean.
It is a safe and high quality option. It will give you a lot of opportunities. Use your imagination and add your own personal and individual touch.
More and more archit... More
Product • By TEMPIO • Baguettes by Tempio
Baguettes by Tempio
The design of these sunscreen/baguette pieces allows multiples applications: they can be used as lattice, can be used as a filter of the light, can be used as a hide element for stairwells and openings, can be used as balustrade, pergola or even can be used to separate two atmospheres (both indoor and outdoor). They are manufactured up to 1.80 m in natural (full body) and glazed colours. These ceramic tiles can be installed using a very simple fixing system, which also includes a safety clip which prevent the pieces to be removed easily. More
Product • By TEMPIO • FF-K 30/R300 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains
FF-K 30/R300 - Ventilated Facade Elements
FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More
Product • By TEMPIO • FF-L 2/20 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains
FF-L 2/20 - Ventilated Facade Elements
FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More
Product • By TEMPIO • Tempio high-profile tiles for ventilated facade systems
Tempio high-profile tiles for ventilated facade systems
The Tempio terracotta tile rain screen or ventilated facade system offers a wide range of aesthetic qualities for building facades. The numerous advantages include improved thermal and acoustic properties, extended warranty periods, low embodied energy ratings, ease of installation, non-combustible fire rating, and sustainable production processes.
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All Tempio high-profile tiles were originally custom-made for specific projects. Now, they are available as standard tiles because Tempio has kept the custom dies used for their production. These tiles, along with the custom fixing systems, were created in collaboration with project architects, DCA Facade Systems, and Tempio's Technical Team. All Tempio Tiles can be customized to pr... More
Product • By TEMPIO • FS-D 24 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains
FS-D 24 - Ventilated Facade Elements
FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More
Product • By TEMPIO • FS-LP 2/30 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains
FS-LP 2/30 - Ventilated Facade Elements
FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More
Product • By TEMPIO • FS-L Tempio Ventilated Façade Systems
FS-L Tempio Ventilated Façade Systems
FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More
Product • By TEMPIO • FS-30 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains
FS-30 - Ventilated Facade Elements
FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More
Product • By TEMPIO • FK-L 59/16 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains
FK-L 59/16 - Ventilated Facade Elements
FK system, horizontal joint panel facade. Vertical open and horizontal overlapping joints system. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. This pattern is used to place the entire horizontal profile. If, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the first on the right and the following would be mobile. We will always follow this guideline throughout... More