Dynamic exterior of Kiefer Technic Showroom in Bad Gleichenberg, Austria consists of electric window shutters made of perforated aluminum.
Unique facade, designed by Ernst Giselbrecht, changes throughout the day, transforming the building into a dynamic sculpture.
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James Ernst
Nice, I like!
is this green minded? seems so.
Nov 28th, 2010
Bonerdoodle
I don’t think its green minded.
Nov 28th, 2010
Henry
this is sick !
Nov 29th, 2010
Patrick
I’m so glad that I don’t work in an office where my window could randomly disappear.
Nov 29th, 2010
Brent
don’t want to live or work in one of thouse buildings, probably get epilepsia from the light turning off and on
Nov 29th, 2010
panubo
looks pretty neat,
only i think its hard to clean though
Nov 29th, 2010
Frank Meijer
Nice!
@James Ernst: Sure this is greenminded. I imagine the white panels block the sun during the day and prevent heat from escaping in the night.
Nov 29th, 2010
Benjamin Christine
genius! amazing idea! im thinking blinds would be cheaper though.
Nov 29th, 2010
Derek
This is not an office building. It’s a showroom and it is said in the description that this turns the building into a dynamic sculpture. Please see description (for those who barely read).
Ask yourself. Does art have to be practical?
Art is for admiration.
Nov 29th, 2010
James Ernst
@Frank my thought exactly! thanks
Nov 29th, 2010
jumanicus
@panubo it wont be hard to clean, because all of them would be closed when they clean it, so a quick waterblasting and shes away.
Nov 30th, 2010
Farhan
What an idea Ernst Giselbrecht !
you can change the look in various designs
imagin you can feel diffrent all the time
beautiful and low cost
Great
I am an architectural visualiser and i know this is unique idea……………
Nov 30th, 2010
Sam
The design itself is not that impressive to me personally (it looks like an over-sized set of roman shades), BUT the engineering and technical aspects of such a project are astounding. Imagine the power supply, all those tiny motors and gears, not to mention the wiring necessary to ensure the whole wall operates properly and consistently. Kudos.
Dec 1st, 2010
jassi
What a waste of electric energy in shutting & opening of these… so called windows….
Dec 3rd, 2010
Jay Ar
SUPERLIKE!!! :)
Jan 11th, 2011
Negin
Could you please tell me more about this system, if it is modular, if it can be packed and transport easily, if it is just like the pictures solid surface or it can be a mesh or a translucent material to alow a part of view and light in, etc.
Sep 30th, 2011