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486 Mina El Hosn, Lan Architects
486 Mina El Hosn, Lan Architects
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Perforated Sheet Metal Panels with Mirror Finish
Properties of material: The exterior skin consists of sliding perforated sheet metal panels with a mirror finish, acting as reflectors and protection against heat but also allowing light to enter. Depending on the play of natural light and viewpoints, the tower can physically reinvent itself in the changing light and points of view.
Prada New York Epicenter, Office Of Metropolitan Architecture
Prada New York Epicenter, Office Of Metropolitan Architecture
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Plastic glazing.
Properties of material: The translucent wall panels allow light and silhouettes of surrounding buildings to filter into the store.
Unilever Head Offices, Solano Benitez
Unilever Head Offices, Solano Benitez
Building Case Studies
The brick is produced locally out of native clay.