Grid shell structures
Why is it so unique
At Space Frame Structures we develop and erect all of our free-form aluminium grid shells using only bolted assemblies which allows us to accurately and quickly build surfaces of any shape and scale for both unique and standard design solutions
Grid shell structures
Why is it so unique
At Space Frame Structures we develop and erect all of our free-form aluminium grid shells using only bolted assemblies which allows us to accurately and quickly build surfaces of any shape and scale for both unique and standard design solutions
Grid shell structures
Why is it so unique
At Space Frame Structures we develop and erect all of our free-form aluminium grid shells using only bolted assemblies which allows us to accurately and quickly build surfaces of any shape and scale for both unique and standard design solutions
Single layer grid shell
Self-supporting grid shell made of pin connected profiles and nodes
Made from high tensile aluminium alloys
Bolted connection between all system elements allow high manufacturing and installation speed. No welding work required during the installation
Gasket fixation with of EPDM sealant integrated into profile
Gasket and fast & easy installation
2 or 3 level EPDM seal gasket for condensate drainage
Gasket fixation integrated into aluminium profile - certified with Schüco and Raico solutions
Glass units installed directly on the grid structure - hidden fastening of a “structural” double-glazed window
Advantages of using high-strength aluminium over steel
Advantages of using high-strength aluminium over steel
Fast and easy mounting
Fast and easy mounting
High tensile aluminium alloy (EN AW-6082 and EN AW-6063)
High tensile aluminium alloy (EN AW-6082 and EN AW-6063)
High anti-corrosion properties of the material
High anti-corrosion properties of the material
Minimum load on the supporting frame of the building (low dead weight of the structures)
Minimum load on the supporting frame of the building (low dead weight of the structures)
Architectural and aesthetic characteristics
Architectural and aesthetic characteristics
Anodizing or polymer powder coating according to RAL
Anodizing or polymer powder coating according to RAL
Star-shaped connection: the node element is a continuation of the rod elements
Star-shaped connection: the node element is a continuation of the rod elements
No gaps at the junctions of elements, a tighter fit of EPDM seals
No gaps at the junctions of elements, a tighter fit of EPDM seals
Top surface additional processing to avoid EPDM gasket deflection (comprehensive fixation);
Top surface additional processing to avoid EPDM gasket deflection (comprehensive fixation);
Advantages of using high-strength aluminium over steel
Fast and easy mounting
High tensile aluminium alloy (EN AW-6082 and EN AW-6063)
High anti-corrosion properties of the material
Minimum load on the supporting frame of the building (low dead weight of the structures)
Architectural and aesthetic characteristics
Anodizing or polymer powder coating according to RAL
Star-shaped connection: the node element is a continuation of the rod elements
No gaps at the junctions of elements, a tighter fit of EPDM seals
Top surface additional processing to avoid EPDM gasket deflection (comprehensive fixation);
Applications
Applications
Maximum design freedom with a range of different application options. With our simple plug-and-play modular system without complex welded joints and complex installation process
Depending on the desired surface geometry, square, polygonal or triangular module units can be used to create individual shapes on the building envelope, as well as skylights, bridges etc
Maximum design freedom with a range of different application options. With our simple plug-and-play modular system without complex welded joints and complex installation process
Depending on the desired surface geometry, square, polygonal or triangular module units can be used to create individual shapes on the building envelope, as well as skylights, bridges etc
Applications
Maximum design freedom with a range of different application options. With our simple plug-and-play modular system without complex welded joints and complex installation process
Depending on the desired surface geometry, square, polygonal or triangular module units can be used to create individual shapes on the building envelope, as well as skylights, bridges etc
Domes and skylights
Domes and skylights
Have high load-bearing capacity and are easy to install
Have high load-bearing capacity and are easy to install
Any form and shape, e.g sphere, free forms, arched structures
Any form and shape, e.g sphere, free forms, arched structures
Maximum span for single-layer is 60m and 120m for double-layer
Maximum span for single-layer is 60m and 120m for double-layer
Domes and skylights
Have high load-bearing capacity and are easy to install
Any form and shape, e.g sphere, free forms, arched structures
Maximum span for single-layer is 60m and 120m for double-layer
Pedestrian bridges
Pedestrian bridges
Easily erected pedestrian bridge structures with a span of up to 60m
Easily erected pedestrian bridge structures with a span of up to 60m
Made from a two-layer ball-and-rod system
Made from a two-layer ball-and-rod system
Pedestrian bridges
Easily erected pedestrian bridge structures with a span of up to 60m
Made from a two-layer ball-and-rod system
Facades
Facades
Free-form façade translucent structures with the ability to be attached both to building floors and to a self-supporting frame
Free-form façade translucent structures with the ability to be attached both to building floors and to a self-supporting frame
Facades
Free-form façade translucent structures with the ability to be attached both to building floors and to a self-supporting frame
Long-span structures
Long-span structures
Unique long-span structures with spans from 36m to over than 100m
Unique long-span structures with spans from 36m to over than 100m
Reduced weight of structures makes for maximum use of the load-bearing qualities of the material and thereby obtain light and economical surface
Reduced weight of structures makes for maximum use of the load-bearing qualities of the material and thereby obtain light and economical surface
Protection from progressive collapse, poor-quality manufacturing of foundations or installation of load-bearing structures, as well as the effects of seismic and dynamic loads
Protection from progressive collapse, poor-quality manufacturing of foundations or installation of load-bearing structures, as well as the effects of seismic and dynamic loads
Long-span structures
Unique long-span structures with spans from 36m to over than 100m
Reduced weight of structures makes for maximum use of the load-bearing qualities of the material and thereby obtain light and economical surface
Protection from progressive collapse, poor-quality manufacturing of foundations or installation of load-bearing structures, as well as the effects of seismic and dynamic loads