PAPERCLIP PANEL FIXING

Type : PRODUCT / PROJECT
Patent : -
Year : 2016
Status : BUILT
Studio : VS-A

The use of metal thread for fixing façade components has been borrowed from its typical use in mounting smaller elements; tiles, mirrors, ornamental pieces etc.

We started using the paperclip method with traditional curtain-wall frames, with widths that could be reduced by almost 50%. The architectural benefit is both visibly apparent and offers a striking appearance.

Step by step, project by project, test by test, we learned how to design these ‘paperclips’ with increasingly tried and tested optimizations. In each instance we consistently balanced functionality with aesthetic and budget.