Aluminium in the architectural designs of the future – modern and inspiring examples of projects

Aluminium facades: combining beauty with durability and functionality

Aluminium is corrosion-resistant and lightweight with above-average strength. Additionally, it can be used to shape thin profiles in even the most complex shapes. All this makes aluminium perfect for the construction of glazed facades. It gives buildings a futuristic appearance and, at the same time, they gain functionality - huge panes of glass let in plenty of sunlight.

At Aluprof, we have recognised the unique properties of this metal for years and have been working intensively on the development of structures made from it. This has resulted in us today being the industry leader in aluminium building solutions. Our portfolio includes numerous projects, in which our systems were used for windows, doors or facades. These include the Maritime Science Centre in Szczecin and the Metropolitan Railway Station building in Lublin.

Maritime Science Centre in Szczecin: unconventional shapes

Thanks to the lightness and resistance of aluminium, it was possible to design a 14-metre high building for the Maritime Science Centre in Szczecin, with a shape resembling a ship's hull. To achieve this shape, the outer walls had to be inclined from 22 to as much as 42 degrees from the vertical. To realise this ambitious project by Piotr Płaskowicki, our MB-SR50N semi-structural facade was used, whose frames, together with the glazing, create the effect of an elegant grid.

In addition, numerous Aluprof technological solutions were used in this building, such as:

• MB-86SI – a window system with sash profiles concealed behind the frame,
• MB-78EI – fire partitions with doors meeting the rigorous requirements of EI15 and EI90 classes,
• MB-SR50N HI+ – pillar and transom walls used for skylight construction.

Thanks to all the solutions listed above, the building of the Maritime Science Centre in Szczecin delights with its modern appearance. Moreover, despite the huge glazing, it is a low-emission building, as our products have excellent thermal insulation parameters.

Non-standard bold forms, and non-standard angles and inclinations can inspire you too,because they are already being used today (and probably in the future) in the design of private houses and residences.

Lublin Metropolitan Railway Station: pro-environmental architecture

This is another example of a building which, thanks to its aluminium facade construction with huge glazing, boasts an exceptionally modern appearance. At the same time, it is also environmentally friendly, as evidenced by the fact that it won at the Green Building Awards as the best ecological project.

The trend of sustainable and eco-friendly construction is certainly a very strong step towards the future. Vertical gardens, photovoltaics, anti-smog paving slabs, grey water systems using rainwater or ventilation with heat recovery – these are just a few of the solutions applied in this project that can also inspire people who plan to build their own home.

Designed by D+M Architects, the Metropolitan Railway Station building in Lublin not only has glass-filled external walls, but also glazing in the interior. They are used to separate individual rooms from the main station hall, while also acting as energy-saving elements.

A number of Aluprof solutions were used to construct the building, among others:

• MB-SR50N EFEKT – an aluminium semi-structural facade construction forming a grid filled with glazing,
• MB-86 ST – windows and doors systems with high thermal insulation,
• MB-78EI – effective and, at the same time, very appealing fire partitions provided with single- or double-leaf doors.

Aluminium in the architecture of the future - why will its popularity grow?

A futuristic appearance is not the only aspect that building designers are paying particular attention to today. The architecture of the future is also about using technological solutions which support sustainable development - and aluminium windows, doors, and facades meet all these requirements!

The key advantages of aluminium include:

• the possibility of reusing the material again and again without loss of quality,
• simplicity and energy efficiency of the recycling process,
• excellent thermal properties - the use of aluminium structures makes it possible to create even very large glazed areas while reducing a building's energy requirements (aluminium windows, doors, and facades are even suitable for passive buildings).

You can implement the architecture of the future today!

Discover the multiplicity of modern aluminium solutions, such as windows, doors, facade walls with glazing and other Aluprof solutions. They will work well not only in commercial construction but also in private houses. With us, you can take on even the most ambitious building project in line with the trends characteristic of future architecture today. Contact us to learn more about our products and receive professional support in their selection.