Projektart: Cladding and Facades
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Westfield Shopping Centre. London – England
The Expanded Metal Company was approached by James and Taylor to provide a bespoke, eye-catching exterior façade. Situated in Stratford City, East London, Westfield Shopping Centre is one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe and lies close to the London Olympic Park. The site, which has acted as a catalyst for regeneration in…
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East London District Energy Scheme. London – England
The East London District Energy Scheme was opened in 2010 ahead of the 2012 London Olympics and comprises two interconnected energy facilities at Kings Yard and Stratford, plus 18km of pipework. The two energy centres were designed and built by ENGIE on behalf of the Olympic Delivery Authority and Stratford City Developments Limited. The Kings…
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New Battle of Grunwald Museum. Olsztynek – Poland
Expanded metal mesh was selected once again for the extension of a museum to commemorate one of the largest battles in medieval Europe. The Battle of Grunwald took place on July 15, 1410, and was a major Polish-Lithuanian victory over the Knights of the Teutonic Order. It stopped the order’s expansion along the South-Eastern coast…
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The Young Vic Theatre, London
The Young Vic Theatre was one of the original visionary redevelopments to utilise expanded metal mesh for its aesthetics as well as its functionality. The Young Vic, a famous producing theatre in South London, began life as an offshoot of the Old Vic to bring classic plays to audiences aged nine to 15. The building…
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Stephen Lawrence Centre, London
The Expanded Metal Company was invited to provide a metal mesh to clad the Stephen Lawrence Centre in Lewisham, London. The Stephen Lawrence Centre provides a range of support and activities to inspire and motivate young people. Opened in 2007, the centre was built in memory of an architectural student, Stephen Lawrence. The centre acts…
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Theresienwiese Service Centre. Munich – Germany
The Expanded Metal Company was commissoned to design and manufacture a bespoke cladding mesh for the Theresienwiese Service Centre. Theresienwiese, in Munich’s Ludwigsvorstadt district, is the home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. Many other major events also take place at the 42-acre site. In 2004, building work was completed on the Theresienwiese Service Centre, which was…
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Grillagh Water House. County Derry – Northern Ireland
This award-winning shipping container home in County Derry, designed by architect Patrick Bradley and featured on Grand Designs, was built in 2014 and remains one of the most recognised modern residential projects in the UK. Built from four repurposed containers, the design balances bold architectural intent with a strong connection to its rural surroundings. The…
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MTV Studios. London – England
Located on Camden High Street in London, the former MTV Studios building is recognised for its distinctive contemporary façade, helping it stand out within one of the capital’s most vibrant and creative districts. Expanded metal mesh from The Expanded Metal Company was incorporated into the exterior design, creating texture, depth and visual interest while maintaining…
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Upper Barrakka Lift. Valletta – Malta
The iconic Upper Barrakka Lift connects Valletta’s waterfront with the historic Upper Barrakka Gardens, transporting visitors over 58 metres in just under 25 seconds. Originally opened in 1905 and redeveloped in 2012, the lift has become an important part of the city’s transport network, helping thousands of passengers move between the harbour and Valletta each…