Malmö Saluhall

Malmö, Sweden

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Information about the reference project

Type of building:	Office and Business
Products:	Façades
Series:	FWS 50, FWS 35 PD.HI, ASS 80 FD.HI
Location:	Malmö, Sweden
Completion:	2016
Architects:	White Arkitekter
Specialist company:	Fasadglas
Picture credits:	© Schüco International KG

Wingårdh Arkitektkontor, Gothenburg/SE.

The old freight yard to the west of Malmö's main train station was nothing more than a roofless ruin when it was acquired by the clients, who wanted to build a market hall there. The shape and materials of the elongated brick building were retained as far as possible and a Corten steel extension was added with a similar cubature. It imitates the gable design of the building and is separated from the existing structure by a strip of glass. The silhouette of the extension provides a covered open space in front of the market stands. The matt-black coating and narrow profile frames of the glazing give the space an industrial look worthy of the building's heritage. The architecture therefore has a robust frame in which the tenants can develop over the course of time. The rust-red colour of the façades is reminiscent of the past and provides a backdrop for the vegetation which will one day grow over the surrounding fence.

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Product information

FWS 50

High-performance mullion/transom façade with 50 mm face width – the basis for a variety of solutions

The Schüco FWS 50 façade system is an impressive basic system for façades and skylight areas with a high level of flexibility and attractive design options, including optimised fabrication and installation processes. Thanks to a broad system range, solutions for the most varied requirements and applications can be implemented.

A transparent system solution integrated in the profile for spandrel safety barriers blends seamlessly and elegantly into the external façade appearance.

Highly thermally insulated bi-fold system with a wide selection of types and outstanding weathertightness

With narrow face widths and a wide range of types which meet all the requirements of current thermal insulation standards, as well as outstanding weathertightness, the highly thermally insulated Schüco ASS 80 FD.HI (Folding Door High Insulated) bi-fold system is ideally suited for use in outdoor areas.

Attractive opening types such as the 90° corner including a flat, thermally insulated threshold for barrier-free access offer a variety of design options for the visually appealing system.

Additionally, the bi-fold system can be designed with a magnetic retaining catch with an elegant design and matching flat door handle.