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KriskaDECOR becomes one of the protagonists at the 2015 Milan Universal Exposition thanks to its participation in covering the Ecuador pavilion.
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An architectonic work designed by Zorrozua y Asociados that evokes the concept of “Good Living” (or “Sumak Kawsay”, in Quechua), through a blend of tradition-inspired shapes and graphical symbols.
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Thanks to the use of KriskaDECOR aluminium curtains we get, on every side of the building, a unique composition.
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The visitor becomes captivated by the façade’s great visual impact, which manages to frame the construction with a strong, chromatic emphasis that makes it stand out from the other pavilions.
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In this case, the range of colours and sheens from the autochthonous Ecuadorian fabrics were sought.
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This project is divided into four sides with an average height of 9 metres, reaching 10,5 metres at some points. The north face and the south face are 25,4 metres wide, while the east and the west are 15 metres each.
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The lightness of the material has allowed for the creation of this metallic structure with enormous proportions.
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Moreover, the system makes assembly much easier. Installing the curtains over the pavilion façade, which has a surface area of 765 m2, was carried out in just three days.
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Modifications were made to fasten the curtains onto the proposed system, and also to increase resistance to inclement weather, creating a woven line that joined the different strips of chain, therefore getting similar responses to that of fabric. Source by ISABELYLUIS Comunicación.
Photo © Marcela Grassi
Location: Milan, Italy
Architects: KriskaDECOR & Zorrozúa y Asociados
Structure: Eurostands
Clients: Government of Ecuador
Year: 2015
Photographs: Marcela Grassi, Courtesy ISABELYLUIS Comunicación
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