{"id":197609,"date":"2020-12-14T11:05:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T11:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.burohappold.com\/specialisms\/fassadentechnik\/iconic-design-made-viable\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:28:27","slug":"iconic-design-made-viable","status":"publish","type":"specialism","link":"https:\/\/www.burohappold.com\/de\/specialisms\/fassadentechnik\/iconic-design-made-viable\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic facade design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Facade engineering: Iconic design made viable<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Our approach to complex design is to break it down into simpler components that can be understood by our team and collaborators. Translating the Architect’s vision into a buildable elegant solution.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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1. The concept as presented by the architects through GCI\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2. Typical elevations showing the architectural outline of the buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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3. Concept physical model conveying materiality of the tubes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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4. Internal layouts are reflected in the design of the outer building skin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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5. The main fa\u00e7ade components are sketched out by the fa\u00e7ade engineer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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6. Principal connection detail show in two detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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7. The fa\u00e7ade engineer shows the complex interfaces in 3D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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8. Setting out of primary and secondary structure is coordinated through BIM.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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9. The whole building is modelled by the architect based on engineered principles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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10. As part of the proof of concept, a prototype is commissioned<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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11. The prototype is built by the contractor for inspection for visual approval and testing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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12. Detail of the pipes transitioning into louvre blades in the prototype<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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13. The appointed contractor develops the construction details for review<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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14. Each key area is analysed by contractors and reviewed by the fa\u00e7ade consultant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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15. A complex layering of elements forms the external skin, each layer has a function.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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16. The fa\u00e7ade is tested on site before final assembling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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17. Assembling of pipes over standing-seam proceeds area by area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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18. The overall skin takes shape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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19. The final result is a monolithic yet threaded surface.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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20. Maintenance systems are seamlessly integrated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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