FACID – THE TEXTILE FAÇADE

FUNCTION MEETS OUTSTANDING DESIGN

The demand for functional, flexible façades continues to increase. This makes it all the more important for architects, investors and building users to be able to enjoy new creative freedom. FACID makes it possible to create adaptable façade concepts which can be used to showcase a range of different buildings structures in a more attractive way. This exceptional, functional design freedom means that the textile façade offers sophisticated system technology with significant benefits. The result is an impressive, intelligent solution which meets the increasing requirements for architecture.

FACID combines the advantages of curtain walling with almost unlimited design options and a high degree of flexibility for architects, investors and users of the building.

The flexible uses of FACID mean that the façade can be adapted and shaped to fit a wide range of supporting surfaces. This creates unique designs which can be quickly adapted while the building is operational thanks to the use of system profiles. A number of different building structures such as car parks, office complexes, shopping centres, multi-purpose properties and public buildings can be showcased uniquely and economically using FACID.


  • Façade concept by Schlattmeier architects in partnership with 3XN, Photo: Christian Eblenkamp
  • Façade concept by Schlattmeier architects in partnership with 3XN, Photo: Christian Eblenkamp
  • GOTHA, Bergamo, Iarchitects s.r.l., Photo: Claudia Calegari
  • track 13, Gütersloh, Jonek + Dressler architects GbR, Photo: Mark Wohlrab
  • OP Center Großhadern, LUDES architects – engineers GmbH, Photo: Mark Wohlrab
  • Eggersmann Kitchen, Hiddenhausen, BKS architects, Photo: Mark Wohlrab
  • activehouse B10, Stuttgart, Werner Sobek, Photo: Zooey Braun Fotografie
  • Façade concept by Schlattmeier architects in partnership with 3XN, Photo: Christian Eblenkamp
  • activehouse B10, Stuttgart, Werner Sobek, Photo: Zooey Braun Fotografie

CLAMPED SOLUTIONS

  • Freeform design, brand recognition and an individual link to the surrounding environment thanks to a range of design options
  • Patented system technology, guarantees clamping without folds as well as easy installation and removal of the fabric
  • No lengthy re-tensioning required throughout the building's lifecycle


  • track 13, Gütersloh, Jonek + Dressler architects GbR, Photo: Mark Wohlrab
  • FBI Parking Garage, San Diego, Photo: © Darren Bradley
  • Agilent –“FIVE“, Aukett + Heese, Photo: Dirk Altenkirch
  • Façade concept by Schlattmeier architects in partnership with 3XN, Photo: Christian Eblenkamp
  • OP Center Großhadern, LUDES architects – engineers GmbH, Photo: Mark Wohlrab
  • Façade concept by Schlattmeier architects in partnership with 3XN, Photo: Christian Eblenkamp

THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES

  • Unique façade structure thanks to three-dimensional design as rectangle, square, triangle or trapezoid
  • Free choice of installation direction and use of range of different fabrics with high requirements such as A2 fire-resistant fabric


RADIANT FAÇADES

  • Use of lighting and light effects to give the building an exclusive, individual look
  • Illumination of the front or back possible
  • Individual design thanks to partially transparent fabric


  • Façade concept by Schlattmeier architects in partnership with 3XN, Photo: Christian Eblenkamp
  • Façade concept by Schlattmeier architects in partnership with 3XN, Photo: Christian Eblenkamp
  • GOTHA, Bergamo, Iarchitects s.r.l., Photo: Claudia Calegari
  • Pleats Wedding Hall, Saitama, Hironaka Ogawa (Tokio)
  • Pleats Wedding Hall, Saitama, Hironaka Ogawa (Tokio)
  • Pleats Wedding Hall, Saitama, Hironaka Ogawa (Tokio)
  • GOTHA, Bergamo, Iarchitects s.r.l., Photo: Claudia Calegari
  • activehouse B10, Stuttgart, Werner Sobek, Photo: Zooey Braun Fotografie
  • Aeon Mall, Tokushima, Hironaka Ogawa (Tokio)
  • Sneakerbox , Kulmbach, Ankner Buchholz architects
  • Eggersmann Kitchen, Hiddenhausen, BKS architects, Photo: Mark Wohlrab
  • Forum Autovision, Wolfsburg, Photo: Helle
  • Forum Autovision, Wolfsburg, Photo: Helle
  • Eggersmann Kitchen, Hiddenhausen, BKS architects, Photo: Mark Wohlrab

NEW VALUE

  • Existing building structures and windows can be covered
  • Existing and new building are connected to form a single entity
  • Sun shading properties of the fabric prevent rooms from heating up and reduce operating costs


MAKE A CLEAR STATEMENT

  • Range of design options for a unique, memorable and exceptional building envelope
  • Large-scale printing with logo and (advertising) slogans possible
  • Fabric façade becomes a showpiece for the company


  • Sneakerbox, Kulmbach, Ankner Buchholz architects
  • GOTHA, Bergamo, Iarchitects s.r.l., Photo: Claudia Calegari
  • IAP Fraunhofer, Potsdam-Golm, Schmidt-Schicketanz and partner GmbH, Photo: Studio Schrills
  • OP Center Großhadern, LUDES architects – engineers GmbH, Photo: Mark Wohlrab
  • Agilent –“FIVE“, Aukett + Heese, Photo: Dirk Altenkirch

VISIBLE BENEFITS

  • High-tech fabric offers effective screening, sun shading, glare protection and weather resistance
  • The fabric does not impair the clear views from the inside to the outside
  • Daylight and transparency, despite the coverage of windows
  • Fabric provides effective screening with low open factor 


PLANNING BENEFITS

  • Planning and calculation with SchüCal
  • Suitable for a wide range of building types such as car parks, offices, multi-purpose properties, shopping centres, public buildings, schools etc.

FABRICATION BENEFITS

  • Quick and easy installation and removal of the fabric without special tools or machinery
  • Time-saving pre-assembly in the workshop
  • Perfect, long-lasting clamping of the fabric right up to the corners and attachments
  • Can be fully reversed or reversed in parts without disruption to operations
  • Complex façade scaffolding can be avoided with the use of moving work platforms

PRODUCTS

FACID M

  • Two-dimensional façade geometry
  • Horizontal and vertical installation
  • Rectangular façade fields 


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FACID 65

  • Three-dimensional façade geometry
  • Horizontal, vertical and free installation
  • Rectangular, polygonal, parallelogram and trapezoidal façade fields
  • Curved shapes


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FACID Freestyle

  • Three-dimensional façade geometry
  • Horizontal, vertical and free installation
  • Rectangular, polygonal, parallelogram and trapezoidal façade fields
  • Curved, organic shapes


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