The facade of a seven-story office building in St.Petersburg is now a sculptural vision thanks to architect Sergei Tchoban.
The Ferrum 1 building sat in St.Petersburg's Polustrovo district and was formerly a factory. Now it is a unique office building whose facade can stand on its own as a sculptural masterpiece. The architects chose Corten steel to adorn the entire building's facade. These large-scale steel panels are woven together to create a distinct grid pattern that resembles a basket-weave effect - thus producing a feeling of three-dimensionality.
The architects then connected the interior with the exterior by continuing the rusty orange hues of the Corten steel inside the office building. The lobby of Ferrum 1 is lined with golden tones made from aluminum panels that speak to the building's facade.
Woven Structural Facades
The Facade of the Office Building by Sergei Tchoban Resembles a Basket
Trend Themes
1. Woven Facade Design - Designing building facades with woven patterns to create unique and intricate three-dimensional effects.
2. Use of Corten Steel - Incorporating corten steel in architectural designs to achieve a weathered and rustic look.
3. Continuing Design Elements Indoors - Integrating building facade colors and patterns into the interior design for a cohesive look and feel.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunities to innovate building facades by incorporating pattern and texture with materials like corten steel.
2. Construction Material Manufacturing - Developing and marketing corten steel as a viable material for building facades in architectural design.
3. Interior Design - Opportunity to further integrate building facade design into the interior design of offices and commercial spaces.