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    Geely's new hotel is located in the heart of the innovation centre

    Geely searched for a strong hotel operator to be represented in the new innovation campus "Uni3 by Geely" and in the end the decision fell on Nordic Choice Hotel. The hotel will become an international meeting place that will develop over time together with the innovation centre. Likewise, it should attract both international and local visitors to the hotel. With the help of Staticus UAB, WICONA has delivered WICTEC EL evo for the beautifully dazzling rust-red façade. Located at the Lindholmen shipyard in Gothenburg, a new history is being written at Geely's first innovation

    From the windows of ancient Rome to towering skyscrapers: Is glass the future for architecture?

    While the exact period of glass’ entry into architecture is unknown. Ancient Rome was the first civilization to have glass windows. Back then, of course, the expensive and low-quality material was considered a luxury and it wasn’t until the 16th Century that casement windows prevailed in much of Europe.   Fast-forward to today and the versatility and aesthetic appeal of glass have filled virtually every major city with massive, glimmering structures that boast spectacular urban views. However, in the last few decades, these buildings have also come under increasing scrutiny and

    Spectacular element façades give New Babylon an iconic look

    New Babylon includes the renovation and extension of the former Babylon building, designed by J.A. Lucas and W.Th. Ellerman (1978). Between 2007 and 2012, the former Babylon complex was adapted to contemporary requirements and expanded from 44,500 m² to a staggering 145,000 m². An office block and 100-metre-high residential tower were added on the north-west side of the building, while a 140-metre-high residential tower was built on the south-east side. The ground and first floors provide retail space. The upper floors are zoned for offices.[En bild som visar träd, utomhus, himmel, byggnad

    Outstanding views and architectural elegance, works perfectly together on the new - Quality Hotel Match

    After many years of planning and speed bumps along the way, have the new Quality Hotel Match finally opened in Jönköping. Here, all hotel rooms have an outstanding view of the lake Vättern, regardless of the floor and location. With its architectural elegance, old and new are tied together through a brick foundation and glass façade. The hotel is located in the industrial match area, which has been given new life and connection to the city through the hotel's design.   With its 18 floors, 229 hotel rooms, 10 meeting rooms, restaurant, bar and gym, the new Quality Hotel

    WICONA Meets Rudi Scheuermann

    With almost 70% of the world’s population expected to live in cities by 2050, adding another 2.5 billion people to the share of urban dwellers, planners are scrambling to meet the soaring need for infrastructure and housing. But adding to the challenge is also the fact that our cities are getting increasingly more polluted, loud and — above all — warm. In the last years alone, reports of wildfires and extreme droughts have multiplied as the effects of climate change are felt around the world. But less has been said about our cities being transformed into ovens.  Thanks to

    Climate change - A fundamental design problem of our time

    Various versions of that ominous statement have in the last few years been the central premise of countless reports on the state of architecture. And it’s not without a point.A rapidly growing urban population raises urgent questions of how to balance the safeguarding of the environment while meeting the need for extended housing, offices and infrastructure. Already, the buildings sector is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions, with operations representing 28% annually and construction materials adding another 11%.[Infogar bild...] The good news is that so-called sustainable

    New Kids on the Block

    6. International NEXT Facade Session presents ambitious industry newcomers and their visionary facade conceptsWhat creative solutions do these newcomers to the industry have for the sustainable building envelopes of the future? What new facade trends are out there now? These and other exciting questions are the focus of the 6th International NEXT Facade Session on February 22, 2022 at the NEXT Studio in Frankfurt. Moderated by the renowned facade experts Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Knaack (TU Darmstadt/Delft) and Dr.-Ing. Marcel Bilow (TU Delft), the English-language hybrid event will open the

    Skyliner - Building the future with WICTEC facades by WICONA

    Skyliner - the flagship investment of the Karimpol Group - is one of the most impressive architectural buildings in Poland, both in terms of height and the technologies used. The high-rise building was realised using solutions and technologies that meet the requirements of sustainable construction. The WICONA brand supplied WICTEC unitised facades.[En bild som visar himmel, utomhus, stad, väg Automatiskt genererad beskrivning]   The nearly 200-metre Skyliner is seventh on the list of tallest buildings in Poland. It offers 49,000 sqm of office and retail space for lease on 42

    Newfoundland Tower - A high-performance building using unitised facades

    WICONA has designed a high-performance, unitised facade system incorporating two new door innovations for Newfoundland Tower, the tallest residential tower to be built within the Canary Wharf Estate. The manufacturer of highly engineered bespoke systems has developed these solutions to perform well in challenging high-rise conditions. The doors feature unrivalled weather performance, reduced sight lines and are aesthetically pleasing without detracting from the overall design intent of the building.WICONA has designed a high-performance, unitised facade system incorporating two new door

    With a clear vision that permeates the entire building: To give back what we take

    Økern Portal - with a great focus put on sustainability, the building complex is set out to restore and recover biodiversity. Local crops, a green roof, a silhouette of a forest – everything from details to design and functions are all custom made to meet the requirements of the project. “We want to repay nature for what we take, this is what Økern Portal is about”, says Arne Reisegg Myklestad, CEO at DARK Arkitekter.[En bild som visar gräs, byggnad, utomhus, himmel Automatiskt genererad beskrivning]Photo: Hundven Clements Photography The origin of a material is one of the keys when

    Office building Link Business Center in Linköping contributes to create the best prerequisites for a thriving business community

    Sustainable urbanism can be defined as “walkable and transit-served urbanism integrated with high performance buildings and high-performance infrastructure”. Having your office in an urban environment is somewhat a necessity for the modern office worker. We want the entire world just around the corner, and we want an easy transit to work. Link Business Center in Linköping is most definitely a modern building integrated in an urban neighborhood. Link Business Center is an office and apartment building located in a beautiful part of Linköping, just next to the river Stångån. The

    Wardian - a landmark with tailor-made aluminum facade for best comfort

    Inspired  by  the  19th  century  Wardian  Case  of  Dr  Nathaniel  Bagshaw  Ward,  which  botanists  used  to  transport  plant  specimens  from  remote  parts  of  the  globe, Wardian in London’s Docklands is being hailed as  a  landmark  in  sustainable  development  for  the  21st century: with WICONA glazing systems having been  selected  to  help  achieve  the  twin  properties’  aesthetic  as  well  as  energy,  acoustic  and  other  performance objectives. The development by EcoWorld Ballymore comprises 50  and  55  storey  residential  towers  containing  768  one  and

    Valle View - the second building in a new unique developing project in Norway

    The developer of the project had a vision – to make Valle an attractive part of Helsfyr. But what makes a location attractive? A locations attractiveness could be determined by the locations ability to attract, maintain and create business and investments. Valle View is the second property of the developing projects at Valle. Photo: Trond Joelsson, Byggeindustrien Valle View is, as Valle Wood, certified with BREEAM-NOR Excellent for its contribution to a better environment and as an investment for the location. The developing project includes 60 000 square meters offices and

    Mercator One - Pioneering Sustainability

    The Mercator One, in the heart of Duisburg, is the first building in Germany with a façade created from End-of-Life Hydro CIRCAL aluminium. The office and commercial property designed by Hamburg-based Hadi Teherani Architects is not only impressive in terms of sustainability, but its façade is also architecturally stunning. Photo: © 2021 by Joerg Hempel    Situated directly on the centrally located Portsmouthplatz in Duisburg – between the pedestrian zone and the main railway station – this construction project is, quite literally, “trailblazing”. With its distinctive fan-

    Gårda Vesta Achieves the Sought After “Well” Certification and Paves The Way For Future Offices

    The work environment is by far the most important contribution to employee satisfaction. There is an imperative on architects to always design something spectacular and peculiar, and this sometimes tend to overthrow the actual function and well-being in the working environment.  However, this was not the case with Gårda Vesta in Gothenburg who achieved the sought-after ”Well” certificate. The project attained the certificate by basing its design on 7 concepts: health, air, water, light, sound, food, exercise and well-being. The 94-meter-tall Gårda Vesta is located in Gothenburg

    U219 - The BREEAM Excellent Certificated Building With Unique Glass Facades

    The art of designing office spaces has become a combination of hardware relevance and the every-day life of modern citizens. Conducting business is an interaction between people, technology, and architecture, so when building Business Centers, these should be considered as keys to future employee environment. According to recent studies, research shows that boring offices result in more absent days. U219 is a fine example of a modern office building, were soft values and well beings are considered in the design – an architectonic means to induce solutions in the human mind. Photo:

    Green Hall 3 – Brings sustainability and modern technology together

    This unique technology building, located in the thriving business district of Vilnius, brings the nature in with its architectural huge glass facades at the same time as it provides a large city view. An outstanding geothermal heating system is used which meets 100% of the building's thermal energy demand. As a result, this eco-friendly building stands for green productivity which minimizes the CO\2\ impact on the environment as well as it demonstrates the future of green solutions. WICONA has supplied facades, windows and doors.   The 2 800 sq. m. office building with Neris

    LIXA – Architecture focused on circular economy with low carbon facades

    The construction industry is facing the most comprehensive and sustainable urban developments - both national and international. Buildings needs high environmental- and architectural standards to support and ensure a circular economy. The LIXA office complex in Warsaw, Poland, will be part of the dynamic and sustainable development of the country's capital once it is completed in 2022. WICONA has supplied facades- windows- and doors.   LIXA is located in the attractive Warsaw district Wola. The main part of the project will be a multifunctional complex of three buildings that are

    Regionens Hus – Modern and transparent glass building

    Located beside Gothenburg Central Station, Regionens Hus cuts a striking figure with its green, shiny exterior. The building has large glass facades, and every aspect is designed with environmental sustainability in mind – from solar panels and low energy consumption to recycled office furniture and a pool of environmentally friendly cars. The building has been awarded a gold rating by the Sweden Green Building Council. The new Regionens Hus is the workplace of 1,500 people in Region Västra Götaland. The building consists of three parts, contrasting older with modern architecture

    WICONA aluminium systems combine flexibility with high performance at Park Avenue in Warsaw

    The Park Avenue office building is a new landmark in the Warsaw cityscape. Its prestigious location, unique architectural design, LEED Gold certification and use of WICONA aluminium building systems make it one of the most appealing buildings in the capital.Park Avenue is situated in one of the best locations in Warsaw. Creating a new building in this sought-after and exclusive part of the city called for a fresh approach to design and spatial development, and particularly the choice of structural solutions. The WICTEC 50 customized system from WICONA was selected to fit these requirements

    Gamlestaden Resecentrum – Glass facades for landmark travel centre in Gothenburg.

    Gamlestaden Resecentrum is the building that everyone passes by – an architectural landmark that forms an important natural meeting place in north-east Gothenburg. With more than 30,000 travellers passing through the area daily, this site will be one of the main hubs for rail, tram and bus traffic in the city. The glass facades and windows were supplied by WICONA. This iconic building is part of the development of north-east Gothenburg. It takes inspiration from the urban heartbeat of the land and the tranquillity of the sky. The architects – Ariktektbyrån Design – were clear from

    Business Stadium - Exceptional architecture meets modern technologies with WICONA engineering solutions.

    Business Stadium West is the first building in a business district located in the quarter on the right bank of Neris River, on Šeimyniškių and Rinktinės str. intersection. The building with an area of 16 500 sq.m is the first step in a process to create the largest and multifunctional business district in the city center of Vilnius. It is a dynamic center of attention, easily reachable from any part of the city. Flexible and outstanding modern solutions Stadium West, with 8-floors, represent modern solutions that flows through each floor. In the entrance you will meet a virtual

    KB Hallen, Copenhagen – An enduring, cultural landmark using WICONA facades.

    In 2011 one of Denmark's great cultural institutions, K.B. Hallen, burned to the ground. Since the hall was ruined, it was decided to demolish the building. In the new design, Christensen & Co. Architects has drawn inspiration from the original building, updating the design but making sure that the new design still rings true among the memories of the local population. WICONA has supplied both façades, doors and windows for the new KB Hallen. Since 1938, the hall had functioned as a cultural generator of big events in Copenhagen, such as concerts, sports events and fairs. The new

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