Strength and Sun Resistance for Retail Store

Exposed to extreme sun Kaynemaile provides internal solar shading, yet gives inside-out visibility.

Wrapping around a series of custom-designed pyramid forms highlighted the material properties of Kaynemaile— strength, flexibility and rigidity, all in a lightweight package.

Exposed to extreme sun Kaynemaile provides internal solar shading, yet gives inside-out visibility. Located a close distance from the ocean, the non-corrosive nature of Kaynemaile means it outperforms other traditional materials.

"We have been fascinated to see the façade changing its appearance over the course of a day–transforming from an undulating bronze veil in the morning into gold pyramids when in direct sunlight in the afternoon.”
—Thomas Chong, Thomas Chong Architects Ltd