ARCHITECTURAL READING
What shapes the expression?
Panel curvature, glass gradients and the shadow cast by inclined shading work together to reshape the elevation.
China / Renewal
Beijing Civil Aviation Building
An urban-renewal facade concept with double-curved metal panels, inclined shading and graduated glass.
- Location
- Chang’an Street, Beijing
- Building type
- Renewal
- Brochure-listed facade area
- 15,000 m²
ENVELOPE SCOPE
Materials.
Systems. Interfaces.
- 5 mm double-curved aluminium panels
- Inclined inter-storey aluminium shading
- Gradient frosted-to-clear glass and large triple glazing
FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT
Questions to carry forward.
For renewal projects, begin with a survey of the retained structure and a review of anchor positions, tolerances and construction access.
PROJECT GALLERY
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