Construction of the Mileone, upper section.

Mileone

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Mileone 22@

Project Description

The Mileone 22@ project, located in Barcelona’s technology district, stands out not only for its innovative and sustainable design but also for incorporating Flexbrick technology, which plays a crucial role in its execution. Currently, Mileone 22@ houses the offices of Glovo, one of the most renowned startups in the home delivery sector.

Flexbrick has been essential in creating the dynamic and aesthetically appealing façades of Mileone 22@. This modular technology allows for great flexibility in design, enabling the creation of textured surfaces that give the building a unique character. Flexbrick modules have been used to develop an architectural envelope that not only beautifies but also enhances the building’s energy performance.

The application of Flexbrick in Mileone 22@ includes:

Ventilated Façades: Flexbrick has been used to construct ventilated façades that facilitate air circulation, reducing the need for artificial air conditioning and contributing to the building’s energy efficiency.

Solar Protection: Flexbrick modules act as shading elements, reducing direct sun exposure and improving thermal comfort in interior spaces. This is crucial for maintaining a pleasant temperature and reducing energy consumption.

Custom Design: Thanks to Flexbrick’s versatility, unique and customized patterns have been designed to reflect the identity of the Mileone 22@ project, perfectly integrating into the urban context of 22@ Barcelona.

Sustainability: The use of Flexbrick, made with recyclable and durable materials, aligns with the project’s sustainability goals, promoting responsible and eco-friendly construction practices.

The presence of Glovo’s offices in Mileone 22@ underscores the importance of this project in Barcelona’s business and technology landscape. Glovo, with its innovative and dynamic approach, finds in Mileone 22@ a space that reflects its values of sustainability, efficiency, and advanced design.

In summary, the application of Flexbrick in the Mileone 22@ project not only contributes to its aesthetics and functionality but also reinforces the project’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Additionally, as the headquarters of Glovo’s offices, Mileone 22@ positions itself as a hub of innovation and technology in Barcelona’s 22@ district.

Project Information

Architect BCA Arquitectura

Location Barcelona (Spain)

Application Façade

Construction of the 360 Food Mall.

360 Mall Food Hall

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360 Mall Food Hall

Project Description

Threesixty Foodhall is a modern-day arena that redefines how we experience food and spaces
in Kuwait, by catering to customers’ elevated expectations for quality, service, and convenience.

The design and ambiance of the Food Hall designed by the firm Lines for this Mall give the
allure of an Al Fresco marketplace while maintaining its modern and chic feel. The terrace can be enjoyed during winter months and overlooks the courts of Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait.
The natural light effect in the corridors is achieved by the use of a checkerboard pattern of
ceramics in the ceiling, enabled by the use of Flexbrick lattice, which brings a natural texture
and tricks the mind in dismissing the reality of this lack of contact with the exterior light.
The center hosts a lush green seating area, which reinforces the ongoing eco-friendly goals.
Visitors are encouraged to support our sustainable efforts by being asked to recycle all waste
consciously.

Project Information

Architect Lines

Location Kuwait

Application Ceiling 

Construction of the Centro de eventos Cambrils Resort, side patio with plants.

Event Center Cambrils Resort

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Event Center Cambrils Resort

Project Information

In the Cambrils Resort events centre project, the Flexbrick® system has been used to clad the façade of the central events building. With a design in two shades of terracotta ceramic, the system blends in perfectly with the surroundings, adding style and personality to the building, while acting as a solar filter.

The selected terracotta ceramic shades not only embellish the structure, but also harmonise with the local landscape and architecture, creating a sense of authenticity and belonging. The resulting visual effect of the Flexbrick® system gives the Cambrils Resort events building a unique and sophisticated aesthetic
appeal.

In addition to its aesthetic function, the Flexbrick® system serves a key practical
purpose by acting as a sunscreen. Its modular and textured design allows the entrance of natural light into the building to be regulated, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable environment for the occupants. This feature not only improves the wellbeing of visitors, but also enhances energy efficiency by reducing the need for artificial lighting and controlling the indoor temperature.

In summary, the use of the Flexbrick® system in the central event building of the Cambrils Resort is an outstanding example of how prefabricated tile technology can combine functionality and aesthetics in architecture. By blending into its surroundings, providing style and acting as a sunscreen, this project demonstrates the versatility and benefits of the Flexbrick® system in creating attractive,
sustainable spaces that are harmonious with their natural surroundings.

Architect Carles Espinós, Lluís Miquel Serra / Creadi

Location Cambrils (Spain)

Application Facade

Hospital Pere Virgili

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Hospital Pere Virgili

Project Description

The POLIVALENT HOSPITAL BUILDING of the PERE VIRGILI HEALTHCARE PARK / VALL D’HEBRON HOSPITAL is a modular and flexible expansion of the existing healthcare infrastructure in Barcelona. It was built in early 2021 to address emergency situations such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Its design meets the functional and operational needs of the Pere Virgili Healthcare Park, providing an efficient, compact, and scalable service.

The building was constructed using an industrialized and parametric construction system, involving the off-site manufacturing of 52 modules (13 per floor) measuring 4.98m x 15m, which are assembled on site. The building is located parallel to Esteve Terradas Street, minimizing its impact on the surroundings. Each ICU floor has the capacity for 24 to 36 beds, occupying an area of 972m2.

The building consists of a ground floor for triage services, and three intensive care floors that can function as either emergency or conventional ICUs, depending on the needs. The transition between configurations can be done in just 24 hours without affecting structural elements or installations.

The project is based on the I-COVID PMMT COMPACT HOSPITAL model: a research project developed in response to the global health crisis of 2020. The building incorporates the Flexbrick system as an exterior cladding, which consists of a flexible stainless-steel mesh that allows for continuous and adaptable surfaces to any geometry.

The Flexbrick system offers advantages such as lightweight, durability, ease of assembly and disassembly, fire resistance, and sustainability. Additionally, the Flexbrick system allows for customizing the appearance of the building by choosing different types of ceramic pieces, which can have different colors, shapes, and textures. This way, the building’s appearance can be personalized.

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Architect PMMT Arquitectura

Location Barcelona, Spain

Application Facade

Fotógrafo Del Rio Bani

Construction of the Oficina Marbella.

A Life Offices

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A Life Offices

Project Description

Flexbrick is an innovative construction system that allows for the creation of facades, roofs, and interior claddings with great versatility and resistance. It consists of a flexible stainless steel mesh that is filled with ceramic pieces of different shapes, colors, and finishes, creating a continuous surface that can adapt to any geometry.

The use of Flexbrick in the interior decoration of the A life offices in Puerto Banús, designed by architect Cristina Agnello, responds to a current trend in workspace design: the search for connection with nature and employee well-being. Biophilic decoration, which incorporates natural elements such as plants, natural light, and natural materials, has proven benefits for productivity, creativity, and worker health.

In this sense, Flexbrick offers an aesthetic and functional solution that integrates perfectly with the natural environment of the port and the sea. The flexible mesh allows for the creation of organic and curved shapes that break away from the rigidity of conventional structures. Additionally, the ceramic pieces bring warmth, color, and texture to the interior space, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

Architect Cristina Agnello has been able to take advantage of the benefits of Flexbrick to create an original and avant-garde interior design that reflects the identity and values of A life, a company dedicated to the health and wellness sector. The result is a workspace that combines functionality, elegance, and sustainability, fostering collaboration and innovation among employees.

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Architect Cristina Agnello 

Location Marbella

Application Structure

Centro Interpretación Alfarería Navarrete

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Centro Interpretación Alfarería Navarrete

Project Description

Flexbrick is an innovative construction system that makes it possible to create surfaces with ceramic pieces. The Navarrete Pottery and Ceramics Interpretation Center, designed by the Inar Group, is an example of the application of this system in a public work. The building is integrated into the landscape and respects the historical and cultural heritage of the area, while showing the evolution and diversity of Navarrete pottery.

The use of Flexbrick in the construction of the Interpretation Center has several advantages. On the one hand, it allows the creation of a ventilated façade that improves the thermal and acoustic insulation of the building, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. On the other hand, it facilitates the placement of the ceramic pieces, as they are pre-assembled into panels that are fixed to a metal structure. It also offers great creative freedom to the architect, who can design organic shapes and adapt to the conditions of the terrain.

The result is a unique and sustainable work, which combines tradition and innovation, and which highlights the art and culture of pottery and ceramics in Navarrete.

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Architect Grupo Inar

Location Navarrete, Spain

Application Facade, Structure

777s Dearborn Penthouse

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Dearborn Penthouse

Project Description

Integrated just in face of Dearborn Station, in the core of Chicago City, this building recreates
an intimate space for living surrounded by tall buildings. The architect imagined a low floor for
commercial use and developed the program for his own two-floor house on top of it.
The rhythm created in the façade to simulate a traditional window assimilates its perception to
that of the traditional heavy masonry walls of the rest of the volume, and the huge, glazed
curtain wall behind is only revealed when backlit, thanks to its visual permeability. This
checkerboard pattern screen of black tiles in two sizes gives enough intimacy to the interior
private rooms, including its relationship with the pool, and completes the clever play of
full/empty inside/outside volumes intended by the architect.
The use of Fabrik by Flexbrick in the façade of the building allows the integration with the
surrounding buildings while still allowing the use of curtain walls, now in prosecution in the
area due to its environmental costs. The sunscreen not only seems to make completely
disappear that glass surface and provides the sun control needed for environmental purposes
but also helps to create the impression of a massive volume, that indeed is very light, by
passively filtering the sun, but also at the same time provides appropriate control to the
intimacy and the views.

Project Information

Architect Filoramo Talsma LLC  

Location Chicago. IL

Application Facade 

Construction of the House Golf Prellosa.

House Golf Prellosa

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House Golf Prellosa

Project Description

The characteristic versatility and transforming capacity of the Flexbrick® ceramic system acquires its maximum expression in the exclusive PGA Golf Resort project in Caldes de Malavella (Barcelona), by the architectural firm TDB. Following their exploratory zeal and with the aim of recovering the traditional Catalan vault, lost due to cultural changes, the architects opted for this innovative system for the construction of the roof, bringing a glamorous rustic and modern style to the space. As a result, thanks to the Flexbrick® ceramic system, all the rooms gain luminosity and spaciousness, combining tradition and contemporaneity in perfect harmony. In addition, sustainability is also present in the project, as the ceramics used are manufactured completely with biogas, a unique process in Europe that leads to a great reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Architect TDB (Tries de Bes Architecture) Location Girona (Spain) Application Structure

Brisbane Lion’s Brighton Homes Arena (Springfield Central Stadium)

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BRISBANE LION'S BRIGHTON HOMES ARENA – AUSTRALIA

Project Description

The renowned international architecture practitioner studio Populous has designed a new boutique 9,000-seat stadium and training facility for the Brisbane Lions of the Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Women’s (AFLW).

Brighton Homes Arena (Springfield Central Stadium), located at Springfield in the City of Ipswich, will be used for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, with the Modern Pentathlon to be staged at the venue. Welcoming the public at the entrance it’s the distinctive logo of the Lion, created with pixels of special stainless steel tiles with brushed gold finishing inserted in the Flexbrick prefabricated ceramic curtains that wraps the office building.

Completed in November 2022, the 8,000-capacity boutique stadium featuring the Michael Voss Oval is the new home ground of the Brisbane Lions AFLW team and hosted the 2022 AFLW Grand Final as its first ever game on November 27. The Lions Reserves who play in the second-tier VFL competition will also play at the ground, while it’ll host pre-season AFL matches.

The new complex features a purpose-built training area with an indoor field, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and community spaces. An administrative center with meeting rooms, an auditorium, and a cafe are included as elements to help provide new revenue streams for the Brisbane Lions club. In bid documents and videos, the venue had been referred to as Ipswich Stadium. It was also initially referred to as ‘The Reserve Community Arena’ by the Brisbane Lions before the naming-rights sponsorship with Brighton Homes was announced.

Project Information

Architect Populous 

Location AU

Application Facade 

London Island Carpark

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LONDON ISLAND CARPARK – LONDON

Project Description

Placed in the new development area of London Island, close to Canary Wharf or The O2 Arena, this car park is linked to the London Film School and provides space to park for visitors, holding on its top the courts of the London Technology Institute.
The project receives a high-end treatment, equal to the tall buildings around, in colorful glazed red ceramics. The architects at Glenn Howells in this case took advantage of the customization possibilities of the Flexbrick curtains to recreate a crossed pattern in red, in relation to the symbols of London city, thus providing the entry of natural light and natural ventilation in the proportions needed for the program.
This sunscreen being fireproof, very durable, and dry installed, it also provided an economic advantage due to its fast installation, made in a couple of weeks once the substructure was placed, and avoiding the need for extra mechanical ventilation to the building, while at the same time offering a look of uniqueness and differentiation.

Project Information

Architect Glenn Howells 

Location London UK

Application Facade