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April 27, 2021

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Steel Tees for Frames

Kikukawa is well known for its metal craftsmanship for various bespoke metal constructions; from panels, interiors, staircases, interiors, and otherwise.

From projects within Japan to those overseas, small-scale or large-scale, our bespoke services are not limited. An example of this is the newly built Tums nursing home in Kawaguchi-city, Saitama prefecture. Kikukawa metal was selected for the bespoke frame works in the first-floor entrance hall.

Glass-walled entrance hall, filled with natural lighting. The window frames, flush door and the automatic entrance door frames are Kikukawa metals.
Glass-walled entrance hall, filled with natural lighting. The window frames, flush door, and automatic entrance door frames are Kikukawa metals.

Fifty-one pieces of 2.4m high, 0.8m to 1m wide fixed steel window frames were installed in the entrance hall. Both finished with black acrylic resin baked coating, the exterior mullions are crafted from 6mm thick, 75mm wide flat bars while the interior mullions are crafted from 75mm wide, 75mm high steel tees to ensure the necessary wind resistance strength and the clean aesthetic required for this space.

Front exit of the facility. The automatic door frames are also by Kikukawa.
Front exit of the facility. The automatic door frames are also by Kikukawa.
Making of the mullions. Crafted by welding steel flat bars or steel tees.
Making of the mullions. Crafted by welding steel flat bars or steel tees.
One of the mullion corners. Finished with black acrylic resin baked coat.
One of the mullion corners. Finished with black acrylic resin baked coat.

One of the continuous windows at the entrance hall is a flush door crafted from 1.6mm steel plate. Allowing access to the terrace, the interior side is filled with rock wool and finished with black acrylic resin baked coat.

The Tums nursing home. Entrance hall is located at the front side of the first floor.
The Tums nursing home. Entrance hall is located at the front side of the first floor.

Kikukawa has taken on various projects, from those with cutting-edge design to those requiring specific functionality or aesthetic. While these are our most famous works, we have also taken on less complex projects requiring high-quality. Please contact us for your metal construction or sample requirements, as Kikukawa’s experts and craftsmen has the expertise and technology to provide the necessary support required for your project.