img(height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2939831959404383&ev=PageView&noscript=1")

Heart of darkness

Heart of darkness

Back in Belgium, Stéphane Beel Architects was commissioned for the restoration and extension of Brussels’ Afrika Museum to bring the building up-to-date and to allow from better viewing of its collections. External blinds linked back to a BMS were specified to minimise any internal clutter around the perimeter glazing while ensuring low light levels were maintained if necessary. The architect wanted the blinds to be invisible when retracted so worked with screen manufacturer Guthrie Douglas and Helioscreen Projects to integrate roller mechanisms into the facade structure. teel cables were used to guide the blinds, and a bespoke return pulley arrangement designed to give them additional stability in high winds.

 

Latest

Tuesday 20 June 2023, 09:00 – 11:15 am

PiP Offices and Workspace Design webinar

Passionate about public space? The RIBA Journal is inviting architects to take part in an intensive one-day design workshop to develop fresh thinking

Passionate about public space? The RIBA Journal is inviting architects to take part in an intensive one-day design workshop to develop fresh thinking

What architects and specifiers need to know - 6 June 2023

Fall Protection design webinar: compliance, regulations and reducing risk

Local users, visitors and public thoroughfares are boosted alongside heritage buildings in LDA’s reconfigured and pedestrianised Strand/Aldwych area of London

Public realm snatches calm, green, sociable space from London’s wheezing traffic

How one eye-opening exhibition room at the Saatchi Gallery gave Eleanor Young a sudden perspicacious view of the blurry world of design

Eleanor Young gets a sudden perspicacious view of the blurry world of design