CURTAIN WALLS
FACADES
make aesthetically pleasing
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urtain walls often act as an aesthetically pleasing feature or facade of a building. Aluminium curtain walls allow for the maximum penetration of natural light within a building, providing for a pleasant internal environment. Most commercial properties utilise this feature and retail spaces are noting this along with other important benefits, most especially the design flexibility, enhanced thermal insulation and the improved weatherproofing characteristics. Curtain walls are carefully designed to manage air and water infiltration. Alsysco Curtain Wall Systems have been used at national malls seeking the above benefits, namely Menlyn Maine in Pretoria, Balfour Mall in Johannesburg and both Gateway Shopping Centre and Galleria Mall in Durban. Curtain walls are available in both pressure and flush glazed variants. Alsysco also provide facade-shading solutions which are designed to seamlessly integrate into its
Balfour Mall in Johannesburg
curtain wall systems. Alsysco take pride in the ability to work with Architects to develop sustainable and economical facades for both commercial and retail projects. ALSYSCO +27 (0)31 701 1725 www.alsysco.com
Menlyn Maine in Pretoria Shopping Mall & Retail Design 2018 | 2019
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