[caption id="attachment_79187" align="alignleft" width="195"] Glass panel that fell off the curtain wall façade of Manulife Financial Tower in Hong Kong[/caption] In a dense urban setting like that of Hong Kong,...
As the building envelope plays a critical role in overall building performance, investing time and resources in selecting the right façade and fenestration systems will pay dividends in terms of...
Case Study: Head Field Headquarters In Noida [caption id="attachment_79098" align="alignleft" width="216"] An iconic façade integrates branding elements[/caption] Featuring dynamic vertical fins and arches, this parametric façade not only enhances the...
The Role Of Parametric Design In Shaping Identity And Iconicity In contemporary architecture, the façade is no longer a passive element—it has evolved into a defining feature that shapes a...
In Shanghai (China), the Fixscreen sun protection solution has been integrated into the façade of the Black Forest Project - a 100-m high apartment block. The bottom profiles of the...
The challenge at hand was not trivial: to transform the perception of a building without altering its core structure, focusing solely on the façade's articulation. This task required a nuanced...
Huafa Wuhan City Hub is located in the Wuhan Central Business District area near Hankou Railway Station, a central node of the Chinese high-speed railway system. Benoy was commissioned to...
“Our Approach Is To Ensure That Façades Are Not Just Architectural Elements But Meaningful Contributors To The Social & Spatial Narratives Of Their Environments” [caption id="attachment_78843" align="alignright" width="493"] Fairy Mountain...
As architecture continues to evolve, integrating advanced technology into the design and construction of façades has become a game changer. The focus of the industry has shifted to creating sustainable...
Wienerberger India has recently launched T Brick Façade Tiles, an innovative & premium terracotta brick façade tile that revolutionises façade architecture. Designed to redefine façade aesthetics and functionality, these tiles...
Façades have always been central to architectural design, defining a building’s character while fulfilling essential functional roles. Over the years, technological advancements have redefined how façades interact with their surroundings,...
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is a terminal railway station for the Suburban and long-distance node railway lines and lies in the Western Railways zone. The site is located in the...
The facade of a building serves as its visual identity, a defining element that bridges functionality, aesthetics, and cultural context. In India, the evolution of façades reflects a fascinating journey...
In today’s evolving world of construction, façades are no longer static components of a building. They have evolved into dynamic systems that serve multiple critical functions, from regulating temperature to...
In the design of Hannibal's (Belgium) new office, one principle stood out: the need for ample natural light. A glass façade emerged as the ideal solution; however, the challenge of...
Sustainable design for safe buildings represents the way we conceptualise and construct our built environments. By integrating environmental considerations with safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle, we can create buildings...