July 12, 2018
Combining Ready-Made Products and Bespoke Metalwork
Kikukawa’s strength lies in bespoke metalwork, however, it is also able to produce high-quality products with ready-made materials. The added value from metalworking, finishing, installing, and the combination of bespoke products lead to an implementation of designs at a higher level.
Here, we introduce aluminium ready-made spandrels and bespoke aluminium panels to realize an exterior adorned with frames. As a renovation project, the dimensions and installation became complex, yet Kikukawa was able to implement this to realize a refined physique.
A refined facade that would be difficult to achieve without bespoke metalwork
The aluminium spandrels are 23mm thick and 40mm wide. The added value of high-quality anodization, metal-craft, and installation translate to a refined facade.
The spandrel and frames are beautifully installed
A unique intersection of the curved aluminium panels and a corner
The 10mm aluminium panels were double curved, welded then finished with fluorine resin coating. The joints between the spandrels and the walls are 6mm.
The three-dimensionally curved corner was carefully and precisely welded
Wavy spandrels cut in a double curve
With a design that required precision, both ready-made spandrels and bespoke panels were metal-worked carefully by Kikukawa.
To implement various needs and designs, Kikukawa is able to combine bespoke and ready-made products, from design to installation.