Construction Specialties’ newest sunshade system is a twisted extrusion, perfect for design enthusiasts looking to add aesthetic appeal and excitement to their buildings.
In response to the architectural trend of creating the illusion of movement on building facades, CS has created a twisted sunshade system for US markets. In the past, this effect was achieved by mounting blades on building exteriors at different angles. CS has taken a more innovative approach by creating a sunshade system with twisted blades that replicate waves.
Working alongside PWWG Architects, CS incorporated over 600 twisted fins in 82 panels onto Riazzi Substation's facade, creating a unique, wave-like design. Each Twisted Sunshade was custom engineered and mounted at different angles.
This arrangement of coiled blades casts shadows that demonstrate the illusion of movement, giving the building an elevated architectural aesthetic on the outside while simultaneously reducing heat glare and permitting ample light to filter in for the inside.
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Blades can be mounted to start at different angles and are available in 2 blade types:
• 12” airfoil blades that have a maximum twist rate of 5.625 degrees per foot
• 2” x 12” rectangular tube blades that have maximum twist rate of 4.375 degrees per foot
Lower Energy Costs
Provides new level of aesthetics
Reduces glare and solar heat gain
Increases safety and security
Allows filtered light to enter interiors
Design flexibility
Twisting custom architectural metal takes the current wave designs on the market to the next level. The twist remains constant throughout both blade types, and multiple sections can fully twist while stacked or mounted across an exterior facade.
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