Cruise. Stainless steel Continuous Facade System by Roberto Volpe |
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| DESIGN NAME: Cruise. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Stainless steel Continuous Facade System INSPIRATION: Lightness in suspended facades. I wanted to model the stainless steel like a wave in the air. A frame of nature in action. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CRUISE Air System, designed by Roberto Volpe for Faraone, want be a new tendence for Transparent Architectures. This spider-glass is used without ball-joint and with laminated glass not tempered (or even tempered according the necessity): the glass is installed leaned on the four corners. In stainless steel AISI316, it is available in a polish or satin finishing. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Cruise it's a fitting to fix the glass panel to the main structure. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in January 2013 and finished in April 2013 in Corropoli (TE), Italy, and was exhibited in Made Expo in October 2013. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Stainless-steel AISI 316 coming from lost-wax casting brushed-polished to obtain a polish or satin finish. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Max dim 260 x 260 x 59 (measure in mm). TAGS: Point-fixed glass facade, SPIDER-GLASS, FARAONE, Curtain Walls, Point-fixed glass facades, Point-fixed glass facade, Glazed facades, Glazed facade, Structural glass facades, Structural glass facade, Continuous facade systems, Continuous facade system, Facade systems, Facade system, Architectural Glass Fittings, Roberto Volpe RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Step for this project: - give a new design for architectural glass fitting - inspiration in natural edge, move - research of material - modelling - thrust resistance verified - CHALLENGE: The challenge: To find a functional sinuous design. The turn of the section is not casual: there is material only where is request. This product is the result of the structural calculations, ADDED DATE: 2013-10-21 10:43:23 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Photo: Roberto Volpe Photorealistic Image: Stefano Spinosi |
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NAME: Faraone Srl PROFILE: Curtain walls and steel&glass staircases are the most recognizable items produced by Faraone Srl. Faraone was one of the first companies to adopt the innovative technology of the point-fixed glass system, and quickly became a leader in the field. This position is strengthened by means of continuous investment in technology research, the development of product lines and special attention dedicated to services, following a total quality model. Passion, continuity and professionalism are fundamental qualities that Faraone offers to its partners. It does not only produce external structures, but also partitions, doors, canopies, structures for urban planning/streets, as well as interior staircases and a wide range of railing and balustrades. Design plays a central role in all new Faraone products. |
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Cruise. Stainless Steel Continuous Facade System by Roberto Volpe is Winner in Building Materials and Construction Components Design Category, 2013 - 2014.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Roberto Volpe. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Roberto Volpe. |
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