kiefer technic showroom / ernst giselbrecht + partner

Hidden costs and potential performance issues aside, these projects attest to the technological advancement and different cutting-edge trends in façade design. With many of the generative and creative potentials of digitally-driven design still lacking practical feedback, it is useful to take a look at the state-of-the-art responsive systems actually getting built. Courtsey of Ernst Giselbrecht + Partner present the Kiefer Technic Showroom, an office building and exhibition space with a dynamic facade that changes to outdoor conditions, optimizing internal climate, while allowing users to personalize their own spaces with user controls. Whether coming from a sustainability standpoint or stemming from pure fascination with technological innovation, the interest in responsive design has become a ubiquitous part of the contemporary architectural discourse. Commonly used to denote the performative role of computational systems and kinetics embedded in architectural form, responsive architecture has emerged as the most rapidly evolving field of disciplinary practice. Hardly any field in architectural practice can match the appeal of creating fully responsive environments. Manufacturers: Sign up now to learn how you can get seen by the world’s top architecture firms. Architects: Showcase your work and find the perfect materials for your next project through Architizer.

Kiefer technic showroom / ernst giselbrecht + partner