GRP FACADE PANEL
Name
Hotel Skikda
Location
İstanbul / Turkey
Segments
Hospitality
Applications
Decorative Architectural Panels
Design
Arc. NABIL BOULAHIA
REQUIREMENTS
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Architectural elements in large dimensions which has to be produced as a single panel due to the difficulties of the building's construction system; which meets the requirements below:
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High resistance to seaside conditions
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Lightweight and adequate mechanical strength to reduce secondary substructure Modular design approaches which enables to fast mounting
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Applying decorative design accurately on the panel surface.
SOLUTIONS / RESULTS
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Organic patterned surfaces designed in Rhinoceros software (by NOD)
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The molds are made with CNC machines.
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The production is made by spray-up process with GRACO FRP machines using polyester resin and fiber glasses.
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The assembly phase was easily completed due to the very light weight of the GRP.
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The flawless production of surface patterns got the appreciation of the project investor and architect
