Kalzip FC rainscreen system - brochure

Project case studies
Louisiana Superdome,
New Orleans, USA
Architect: Trahan Architects
Façade area: 34,000 square metres
Profile: Kalzip FC rainscreen 30/305R
Surface finish: AluPlusPatina finish in natural
aluminium coated with RAL 7016
The pictures were shown all around the world and the building
became the epitome of rescue from the forces of nature, when
Hurricane Katrina swept across the south east of the USA as
a devastating natural catastrophe in 2005. The city of New
Orleans was particularly badly hit and 30,000 citizens took
refuge inside the Superdome, the city’s largest building, in
order to survive the raging storm outside.
The Superdome, which still today is the largest permanently
installed dome construction in the world, only suffered minor
damage to its outer skin.
The refurbishment included an area of 34,000 square metres of
the innovative Kalzip FC rainscreen system. Further details are
available on our website www.kalzip.com
Spirit of Spice Warehouse, Willich, Germany
Architect: Dewey + Blohm-Schroder Achitekten
Façade area: 330 square metres
Profile: Kalzip FC rainscreen 30/300
Surface finish: polyester coated
The owners of the spice factory in Willich, Germany turned
their hobby into an occupation and established a company for
the manufacture and sales of spices in 2005. By 2010 its huge
success had made it necessary for them to construct a new
building, which houses rooms for production, administration
and also an apartment.
The open side of the elongated structure (in a recumbent
U- shape) faces to the north and west overlooking a nature
conservation area whilst the south side, which is clad with
Kalzip profiles, backs onto a 'mixed use' industrial estate.
The roof and wall surfaces merge into one another through
the building's shape and design. The standing seams and the
AluPlusPatina finish give the building a characteristic surface
that conveys quality and durability. The building, which was
conceived as a 'passive' house, is equipped with a geothermal
system, solar hot water production, controlled forced
ventilation and a 600 square metre photovoltaic plant making
it as independent of external energy supplies as possible. The
Kalzip profiled sheets enable the non-penetrative installation
of the solar modules. For the external façade, the architects
chose the Kalzip FC rainscreen system. Characteristic of this
system are the large panels, which provide the façade with a
calm and highly aesthetic surface.
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