The former Citroën Yser car factory
built in 1934, is currently undergoing
a transformation to a multifunctional
art and cultural centre. In the process
the old usage structure of the car production
by the architects’ collective
Atelier Kanal, consisting of NoAarchitecten
Brussels, EM2N Zurich and
Sergison Bates architects London,
have skilfully reinterpreted it. The
striking, column-free hall with with
a filigree glass-steel truss construction
was designed like a church with
a nave in the middle and side aisles.
Today, this «Cathedral of Modernity»
is to become a symbol for the future
art and cultural centre. Completion
is scheduled for the first quarter of
2023. All Jansen systems will be used.
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KANAL Centre Pompidou Brussels, B
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu Madrid, E
The world-famous football club Real
Madrid is having its stadium rebuilt.
Completion is planned for the end of
2022. Janisol Economy 50 doors have
been installed.
Culture House Ceske Budejovice, CZ
The listed building, one of the first
in the neo-Renaissance style in the
Czech city of Budejovice in South
Bohemia, was built in 1871 – 1872.
During the refurbishment of the
culture house VISS pivot doors were
used, which are based on the proven
VISS fa ade door, are being used.
The planned completion is 2023.
Emperor’s Spa, Karlovy Vary CZ
The Emperor‘s Spa in Karlovy Vary was one of the most modern and luxurious spa facilities of its time. Its complete reconstruction is currently in preparation, and will transform the dilapidated building into a modern cultural centre. The filigree Janisol 2 window system and large windows from the VISS façade system in the fire protection version will be used. The construction project is scheduled from 2022 to 2023.
Museo del Prado Madrid, E
The «Hall of the Rich» is a noble building
and one of the few remaining
from the former 17th century palace «Buen Retiro». Under the direction of
the architectural firm Rafael Moneo,
the magnifcent interiors from the
past are being renovated and given
a new lease of life. New, state-of-theart
galleries and public spaces give
the transformed hall a high degree of
permeability. A new public walkway
through the building with terrace
cafés on the north side invites visitors
to linger. Janisol Arte windows
are used.
Yangtze River International Conference Center Nanjing, CHN
The Jansen systems VISS 60 and VISS
60 SG systems are being used, the
high-tech façade in the structural
glazing construction method. Completion
is planned for 2022.
The Historic and Magnificent Whiteleys Building London, GB
Whiteleys, one of the most traditional
department stores in London, was
built in 1911 and was considered in
its heyday to be an «immense symposium
of the arts and industries of
the nation and of the world.» According
to the plans of the architects
Foster + Partners, the building is to
be transformed into 139 flats, 20 new
shops and restaurants, a cinema, a
large gym and a Six Senses Hotel with
110 rooms as well as a social wellness
club by 2023. Jansen has been
awarded the contract for the exterior
elements of the building’s listed
façade. The tall window elements of
the column-lined upper floor are to be finished in Janisol Arte 66 .