Wednesday, December 17, 2014

ZAHNER (kansas city)

who- ZAHNER

Zahner is an engineering design consultancy and fabrication shop known for realizing the visions of architects from Frank Gehry to Zaha Hadid. Since its establishment in 1897, the company's engineers and fabricators have been at the forefront of innovative design and fabrication for a variety of artistic disciplines. From the use of aerospace engineering of curving facades to developing and applying patented technologies, innovation is at the core of Zahner. The museum-level craft and engineering that Zahner consistently provides can be found in North and South America, Europe and Asia.



materials- GB-60, Ti-Coated Stainless Steel, Solanum Steel, Roano Zinc, Hunter Zinc, Angel Hair, Star Blue, Dirty Penny, Aluminum Mesh, Extruded Aluminum.

Technologies- Zahner's list of technologies is almost endless!

The Zira™ Visualizer process is an adaptive system developed for transferring your image across a metal surface. Translate a single image across the entire surface of a project as a 'pixelated' mosaic with the Zira™ Process.
The ZEPPS® Process simplifies the construction of curving forms and complex facades. This is the curving wall panel system used on projects by Frank Gehry, Randall Stout, Cesar Pelli, Moshe Safdie, Rojkind Arquitectos, Kieran Timberlake and many more.
Zahner offers several Building Envelope Systems for both walls and roofs. Zahner systems improve moisture and wind control, and provide aesthetic improvements upon industry.
The patented MetaSystems™ include several processes for bumping, perforating, and embossing the surface of the metal.
Tessellate™ Kinetic Facades provide a moving surface that is visually stunning and ecologically sound, providing energy savings with a unique aesthetic.

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