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“The site defines even the operative demands with the setting and city structure
around it. With hidden attachments, facade systems can be used to transform
a scattered surface or environment into an integrated one.”
A blank paper’s
starting point is nature
Architecture is light and shadow. It’s always planning for In a way, architecture is painting on an existing background. In facade architecture,
a specific location: it cannot be done in advance. And nature plays a major role. The site defines even the operative demands with the setting and
planning starts with a blank paper. A planning solution is city structure around it: the baseline for the blank paper is in nature or the environment.
basically based on two things: strong architectural vision
and systems that comply with the architecture in question. With hidden attachments, facade systems can be used to transform a scattered surface or environment into an
A product family or mode that enables distinctive tailor- integrated one, in terms of technical solutions as well as challenging gaps. Facade systems have many functions:
made solutions is the best way to do architecture. Finding in addition to their functions as sight screens or sunscreens they can be used to calm a facade surface or cover
these kinds of products is an everyday challenge in an technical operations behind it. Besides facades, Napsu systems also fit in interiors, as acoustic building panels,
architect’s life. walls, and ceilings, among other things. As a large surface, slats are actually very even.
That’s why Napsu facade systems are a welcome invention. In repair construction, a facade renovation with slats can work as a great solution in the right place. In the
The world of aluminium profiles is fascinating especially best-case scenario the architecture of the building is preserved or improved. The most natural use is in
in large buildings because of the exact dimensions, worn-out industry buildings where a new facade neatens the exterior and improves business image.
usability and productisation, all the way to installation.
As an aluminium architecture system Napsu brings Timo Meuronen
added value, with profiles and slats comprising Architect
customised architecture that requires a small investment. Aihio-Arkkitehdit Oy, Finland
Besides the ready-made high-quality Napsu collection,
of course. A blank paper is always a blank paper, no matter
what the possibilities.
NAPSU facade systems: Architect Timo Meuronen