In recent years, façades and fenestration have undergone massive changes in keeping with climate change and energy efficiency norms. Manufacturers have developed new-age revolutionary façades that are aesthetic and functional, some that cool the building or heat the building and even neutralise smog. Architects, naturally, have embraced the new introductions with great enthusiasm, as innovative technologies make buildings more energy-efficient and have a positive impact on the CO 2 balance. A case in point is the V&A Dundee in Scotland, the country’s first dedicated design museum, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. It has a distinctive façade, made of 2,500 cast stone elements hanging off a concrete frame. The materials were carefully selected, so as to withstand the elements externally – yet in the interiors, the architects wanted something warm and welcoming.
INNOVATIVE FAÇADES
Innovation in façades is not restricted to new buildings alone. Even existing structures benefit from new building techniques and technology. The Great Arthur House by John Robertson Architects is an iconic Grade II Listed Building. In 2013, the City of London Corporation commissioned the architects to replace the building’s deteriorating window system to significantly improve the comfort of the flats. Temporary structurally insulated panel protection screens were erected in every flat whilst the works were undertaken, and the design of new cladding sections, materials and assemblies were all required to be mocked up at 1:1 scale and appraised by Historic England. A new ironmongery mechanism had to be developed for the now significantly heavier double-glazed sliding windows.
Denne historien er fra November 2019-utgaven av Architect and Interiors India.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra November 2019-utgaven av Architect and Interiors India.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
DESIGN DEBATE NEW IDEAS SET SAIL IN SCENIC GOA
Replete with Portuguese vibes and picturesque sites, the October Edition of the Design Debate held in Goa was an exceptionally intriguing one.
FENESTRATION FOR VILLAS
In contemporary villa architecture, the use of new-age materials in windows and fenestration is driven by the need for durability, sustainability, and sleek design.
BOLD AND ARTISTIC
Bengaluru’s Reservoire introduces a fresh narrative to the city’s social landscape, where art, nature, and architecture converge seamlessly.
CITY LIGHTS
Timeless design shapes contemporary comfort in this Mumbai home designed by Open Atelier.
STANDING TALL
High rises and tall structures are ruling urban landscapes even as they make the case for urban growth, sustainability, and enhancing economic and cultural vitality in cities.
TRANSFORMING COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES
Deepu Shyam Prakash, Founder of Aedium Design, discusses the future of commercial spaces in India, blending sustainability, technology, and user-centric design.
GATHERING OF ARTISTS IN THE "CITY OF ART"
The 34th edition of Design Debate in the city of Vadodara was a grand success
AN ECHO OF DESIGN AND AESTHETICS IN THE CAPITAL
Design Debate's 33rd edition made quite a splash in Delhi
THE VERSATILITY OF VENEERS
Veneers are taking giant strides as they look beyond floors to be used in wall panels, cabinetry, furniture and even ceiling applications.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Architects are increasingly opting for integrated lighting systems that offer versatility and precision and lighting companies are getting into the groove as they do this and more.
