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ALERIS ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS FOR MODERN ARCHITECTURE

CREATIVE ARCHITECTURE WITH ALERIS ALUMINUM

its credentials for sustainability and “green” construction.

Better still, aluminum has many attractive functional properties. Aluminum is both light and strong. After anodizing it is resistant to corrosion and UV radiation. And it doesn’t burn, so conforming to the Euroclass A1 fi re standard.

The Aleris aluminum rolling mill in Duffel, Belgium, produces innovative aluminum solutions that are optimized for their archi-tectural end-use. Aleris 55HX® can be dif-ferentiated by providing color uniformity and unique look. It is the state-of-the-art material for architectural applications.

Working with aluminum can be inspiring.

A building is in many ways a work of art and an original and imaginative façade can give it real character and originality. New construc-tion or renovation projects today, both in the private and public sector, are increasingly designed using aluminum.

The special characteristics of aluminum allow it to be creatively shaped to your exact de-signs. Its capacity to be bent, perforated, punched and expanded has made it the modern material of choice for creative wall cladding. And the fact that aluminum has a long useful life and afterwards can be recycled repeatedly without any loss of quality underlies

In this magazine we show you a selection of international projects – from roofs, to façades to interior walls – which illustrate where our aluminum innovations can be applied with impressive effect.

We hope this book inspires you to develop still more creative architecture.

Sincerely,

Alain Dufour Commercial Director Industrial Products

Johan PetryVice President Industrial Products

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX ZUG’S RIEDPARK

AUDISHOW ROOM BRATISLAVA

NEW RÉZOBUILDING

PARIS

TIANJIN BINHAI INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT

FRIENDS ARENA STOCKHOLM

SELFRIDGESDEPARTMENT STORE

BIRMINGHAM

ADDENBROOKECAR PARK

CAMBRIDGE

UEFAEURO ARENA

WARSAW

NEW MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

NEW YORK

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER

DALIAN

KANAALZONEWIJNEGEM

NEW AMSTERDAM

ENSMMARITIME SCHOOL

LE HAVRE

CHILDREN’S AND HEART CENTER

INNSBRUCK

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The neighborhood of Saussure was rejuvenated by the addition of a bright and creative aluminum wall cladding to the Rézo offi ces which now stand out from the otherwise dull environment of heavily frequented railway land. This eye-catching building was designed by Anne Démians architects.

For this unique façade, the architect combined full panels, perforated panels and large cut-out designs in anodized aluminum. In addition to the design aspect, this construction choice had some functional benefi ts as well. The curtain-like façade serves as a light shield which breaks the direct sunlight shining through the large window areas, and therefore prevents heat accumulation in the window area.

To ensure its stability a minimum thickness of 5 mm was needed. At present, Aleris’ 55HX® is the only alloy in the market that meets that stringent requirement.

Eiffage Métal, a leading engineering and con-struction fi rm, responded successfully to the architects’ tender, having already taken 55HX® into their portfolio. Thierry Le Lay, Key Account Manager at Aleris further explained that they immediately recognized the benefi ts of the metal, such as its rigidity, durability and light weight. The partnership continues to grow between Eiffage Métal and Aleris with the new “Les Halles” project, downtown Paris.

Rézo Building · Paris / France·· Aluminum sheets 55HX® · Dimensions 1,350 × 3,500 mm in 5 mm thickness·· Further processing: Perforating (>50 %), laser cutting, and natural batch anodizing·· Architects: Architectures Anne Démians

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THE RENAISSANCE OF THE RÉZO BUILDING IN PARIS WITH ALUMINUM FAÇADE IN ALERIS ALLOY 55HX®

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Built to welcome the UEFA Euro 2012 football championship, the national stadium in the Polish capital has a spectacular aluminum façade: the white and red rectangles made of fine aluminum mesh resemble a waving national fl ag and appear to fl oat weightlessly in the air.

A total of almost 800 rectangular aluminum panels surround the actual structure of the stadium, giving it an almost playful lightness. Aleris supplied the natural aluminum for the innovative façade construction – the 5005 alloy – while construction and assembly was handled by the Polish company Mostostal Zabrze S.A..

The distinctive metallic look perfectly captures the project designers’ vision. The silver and red tones, are achieved by color anodizing the aluminum mesh panels.

“Because of the stadium’s great height (max. 70 m), the engineers anticipated particularly high wind pressure. So right from the start, we conducted wind channel tests to eliminate stability problems. The 5005 alloy aluminum mesh has proven to be up to the challenges,” explains Krystian Heisig, Aleris Sales Director Eastern Europe.

“Indeed despite its light, open feel, the façade performs a heavy-duty function, for it supports the entire stadium roof.”

UEFA Euro Arena · Warsaw / Poland·· Aleris EN 5005 H24 aluminum coils in 4 and 5 mm thickness·· Further processing: Expanding, cutting to panels, red and silver batch anodizing·· Architects: JSK Architekci Sp. z o.o., gmp International GmbH, Schlaich Bergermann and Partners

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POLAND’S TALLEST STATE-OF-THE-ART STADIUM IN NATIONAL COLORS

UEFA EURO ARENA WARSAW

The outer silos of a former malting plant still stand as a recognizable beacon in the landscape, but the 2 center towers have been replaced by a new transparent square volume thus creating living spaces.

For the façade the architect envisioned a contemporary look featuring aluminum cladding with straight, sharp cut edges. Since the corners were not to be flanged, the panels had to have a “natural flatness.” Therefore Cuprochimique (Ghent) recommended Aleris’55HX® sheets in 3 mm thickness which provided the required result.

The cladding was “invisibly” fixed to the rear construction on-site by Wuyts Gevelbouw which designed a new profi le specifi cally for the project.

To complement the color of the concrete towers the aluminum panels have been anodized in a light bronze tone. ”When proposing two samples of aluminum in the required anodized color (C31), the architect decided that the color sample based on Aleris’ 55HX® provided the best look,” said Remco Baartmans of Alumet.

Kanaalzone · Wijnegem / Belgium·· 55HX® panels of 3 mm thickness·· Further processing: 20 μ batch anodized in bronze C31·· Architects: Stéphane Beel

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I N T O B R I G H T A P PA R T M E N T S :

55HX® PUTS A NEW COAT ON THE “KANAALZONE” IN WIJNEGEM (BELGIUM)

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KANAALZONE WIJNEGEM 55HX®

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M O R E T H A N J U S T A FA Ç A D E :

PERFORATED ALUMINUM SHEETS PROVIDE A UNIQUE BRAND EXPERIENCE

High glass front panels and façades made of perforated aluminum sheets characterize the architecture of Audi showrooms around the world.Audi, a pioneer in using aluminum in automotive manufacturing, features the light metal with its matte silver sheen in its brand communications, including the look and design of the dealerships and branches.

Audi is particularly demanding when it comes to the color of the fi nished façade elements. “There cannot be even the slightest variance across the entire façade of an Audi terminal,” explains Hans- Ulrich Koch, Managing Director of Dillinger Fabrik Gelochter Bleche GmbH (DF).

Aleris provides this high-level uniformity across different batches. 55HX® can be easily shaped, giving architects and designers the chance to create objects in various styles with a unique visual impact.

“Aleris 55HX® is the perfect starting point, especially for subsequent decorative anodizing,” Mr. Koch adds, “55HX® offered us a technically irresistible proposition and outstanding value.”

Audi Show Room · Bratislava / Slovakia·· Aleris 55HX® aluminum coil in 2 mm thickness·· Further processing: Cutting to size, perforating, fl attening, folding several times, partial sawing and fi nally natural batch anodizing·· Concept Audi terminal: Allmann Sattler Wappner, Munich

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S H I M M E R I N G FA Ç A D E S A S E Y E - C A T C H E R S :

A RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX NESTLED IN THE SCENIC LANDSCAPE OF ZUG, SWITZERLAND

The colorful, shimmering look of the façades in the new residential complex in Zug´s Riedpark is at-tributable to fi ligree profi les made by the Swiss Tata Steel subsidiary, Montana Bausysteme AG.

The Hammer Retex Group, one of the leading real estate companies in Central Switzerland, outsourced the planning and realization of the project to the renowned architects Mueller Sigrist, EM2N Mathias Mueller and Daniel Niggli in Zurich.

Everyone involved agreed that the attractiveness of the residential complex should also be evident from the outside. By using aluminum with a width of 1,250 mm, and modern folding machines capable of forming almost any conceivable profi le, Montana created a curtain façade of angular or circular shapes in three different colors that upon completion shimmers in dark red, dark blue and dark brown.

“As the latter color effect plays a particular role, Montana opted for 55HX® that was developed by Aleris for the contemporary requirements associated with modern decorative and outdoor architecture. 55HX® provides color consistency,” commented François Van Engeland from Aleris.

Residential complex · Zug’s Riedpark / Switzerland·· Aleris 55HX® aluminum strips in 1.5 mm thickness·· Further processing: MONTAFORM® design profi les·· Architects: Mueller Sigrist and EM2N Mathias Mueller, Daniel Niggli in Zurich

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX ZUG’S RIEDPARK 55HX®

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A N D A E S T H E T I C S :

THE MULTISTORY CARPARK OF THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY ADDENBROOKE’S HOSPITAL

The new car park in Addenbrooke, an otherwise simple and straight forward cubic structure, now stands out in its neighborhood thanks to a playful façade of cut, colored and twisted aluminum made from Aleris’ 151EX quality.

James & Taylor, façade specialists, have a well-established expertise and trust in 151EX. Samples were tested and met the expectations of formability envisaged by the designers, which had been unattainable with classic architectural specifi cations.

The aluminum plates were guillotined lengthwise and twisted until a helical shape mimicking the form of DNA was achieved. The material was then anodized natural before being powder coated on just one face in bright yellow to match the crops grown in the surrounding area.

The fi nal result is an elegant and highly distinctive landmark, winning it the RIBA East Award 2015.

Addenbrooke Car Park · Cambridge / UK·· 151 EX aluminum plates, with a length of up to 4,620 mm, a width of 1,250 mm and a thickness of 5 mm·· Further processing: Cut, twisted, anodized natural and yellow powder coated·· Architects: Allies and Morrison with Devereux Architects

ADDENBROOKE CAR PARK CAMBRIDGE

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F R O M A N O T H E R P L A N E T :

THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER IN DALIAN

The new conference center truly seems to have been pulled straight from the future into the northwest Chinese economic and leisure metropolis of Dalian. Both the interior and exterior contain Aleris aluminum alloy 55HX®.

This icon and symbol of urban development is designed by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU and combines the rational elements of a modern congress center with the fl owing lines of traditional Asian buildings and the smooth forms of the ocean.

Sustainability – as a philosophy – partly prompted the use of aluminum for the interior and exterior wall cladding. The distinctive aesthetics of aluminum also played a key role, just as in many other contemporary and ambitious architectural projects around the world.

Some 700 tons of Aleris 55HX® were used both for the inside and outside paneling of the Dalian International Conference Center. There were a few reasons for choosing this Aleris alloy. First, the anodized aluminum has a high surface quality and is excellent for shaping. Additionally, Aleris 55HX® not only provides color uniformity across numerous casting batches but also long-term color stability under all weather conditions, which is an important factor when so close to the ocean.

International Conference Center · Dalian / China·· Aleris 55HX® aluminum panels and strips in 3 mm thickness·· Further processing: 10 μ and 20 μ natural anodized·· Architects: COOP HIMMELB(L)AU