The new office building complex in Parma looks resplendent with a rear-ventilated building envelope made using fiber cement panels. Splendid offices The town of Parma, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, is one of northern Italy’s leading business centers and is well known for its gastronomic tradition. In Autumn 2016 the pioneering “Atrium” complex was completed…
Month: March 2017
Facades+ Conference

FACADES+ in New York City on April 6 + 7! Be inspired by presentations and discussions by world-class architects and researchers at the Facades+ Conference. It’s an incredible oppurtunity to catch up on the latest trends, materials, and methods pertaining to building envelopes in New York City + beyond. Network with AEC movers &…
International Building & Construction Trade Fair

The International Building & Construction Trade Fair in Shanghai is one of the biggest construction exhibitions in China. The Fair took place for the 22nd time in Shanghai from March 22 – 25, 2017. Swisspearl® showcased for the first time its range of products and reference projects. Excerpt of the fair profil: Building &…
Fair Dom in Ljubljana

The Fair Dom in Ljubljana is one of the most important tradeshows in Slovenia. Many interested visitors have found their way to the Swisspearl booth. The wall was clad with new AVERA panels and the upper area with corrugated sheets. In combination with the red highlights the booth conveyed a fresh and modern look. The…
Cloth Table

The Cloth Table combines state of art technologies and functionality to create an exclusive object suitable for any space. Cloth table is a collaboration between the design firm Hybreed and Swisspearl. Its design represents an innovative approach to furniture design introducing digital manufacturing techniques in combination with conventional crafts. The furniture is made of natural…
Imitating Nature

This iconic structure raises awareness for Denver Botanic Gardens’ important work in botanical and environmental research. Both form and skin of the building were inspired by natural phenomena. In July 2013, Denver Botanic Gardens, an institution with a long tradition of commissioning cutting-edge architecture, invited selected architectural practices to submit proposals for a “Science Pyramid,”.…