Images: MSCP Victoria Street, Multi-storey car park, Liverpool
Perforated metal in modern architecture RMIG case studies
The creative use of perforated metal in urban design shapes the
framework of our surroundings. Among the many projects where perforation has been used in urban
design the following two multi-storey car parks are recent examples
of the functionality and versatility of perforated metal.
Perforated metal offers a whole new level of freedom for designers
and architects who want to influence the cityscape of tomorrow and
breathe new life into urban areas.
Versatility and functionality
Perforated metal offers a unique versatility and functionality when it
comes to design, material and use.
A good example is the use of perforated metal as decorative facade
cladding, where it also serves as an efficient sun screen that does
not require power or manual adjustment to work.
Using perforated metal as a decorative part of buildings, interiors
and facades creates countless possibilities.
To assist professionals within the building sector to obtain the best
possible results, RMIG has established a complete process that gives
the needed support.
RMIG’s perforation experts are there to offer advice and guidance
for the whole journey – from the conception of the idea to the
choice of materials, patterns and finishing treatments to the final
product manufacture.
MSCP Victoria Street
Multi-storey car park, Liverpool
When designing the facade of the MSCP in Victoria Street, Liverpool,
the architects wanted to pay tribute to the city’s fishing industry and
decided on a modern interpretation of the fishnet pattern. Thanks to
RMIG ImagePerf technology, it was possible to reproduce the design
on to the 243 perforated sheets that made up the facade, covering
an area of 800 m2.
In addition to the perforated facade cladding, RMIG also supplied
expanded metal for the ground level of the MSCP. Both the
perforated sheets and expanded metal provide the necessary
ventilation and light for a facility of this kind.
Technical characteristics
Raw material: Aluminium 1050
Pattern: RMIG ImagePerf
Thickness: 3.0 mm
Finishing operations: Folding and cutting
Surface treatment: Powder coating