Six sculptural installations spotlighting the versatility of Kriskadecor's metal chains
Promotion: from hotel lobbies to architectural facades, Kriskadecor has selected six projects where its metal chains create a creative impact.
Founded in 1926 in Montblanc, Spain, Kriskadecor designs aluminium chain solutions for buildings and interiors, creating striking installations that sculpt space inside and out.
In its earlier years, Kriskadecor made iron chain curtains designed to let air flow through a home while keeping insects out. Now, the brand uses lightweight aluminium in a range of colours to create striking chain designs.
"Combining craftsmanship with in-house technology, the company has developed its original chain solutions into an expressive material language, one that filters light, defines boundaries, conveys identity, and invites interaction," said Kriskadecor.
"Now led by the third generation, Kriskadecor manufactures patented aluminium chain solutions tailored to each project," the brand continued.
"Rooted in complete customisation and close collaboration, the company supports clients throughout the creative process, helping translate ideas into spatial experiences."
To celebrate the brand's centenary, Kriskadecor has selected six architectural and interior projects that use its chains in interesting ways.
Casa Batlló, Spain
Forming part of a renovation project by architecture studio Kengo Kuma and Associates, Kriskadecor created a cascading chain installation at Casa Batlló, a building in Barcelona designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí in 1904.
Created to complement Gaudí's organic architecture style, the chains have a layered gradient effect that aims to add a sense of depth to the visitor route and filter daylight coming from the skylight overhead.
Ecuador Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015, Italy
Kriskadecor's chain curtains were used to cloak the exterior of the Ecuador Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015, designed by Spanish architecture studio Zorrozua y Asociados.
Colourful, geometric patterns informed by traditional Otavalo textiles decorated the exterior, which was the first time Kriskadecor used its chains across a building's facade and to reproduce large-scale images.
Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, the Netherlands
Sinuous chains form a flowing ceiling installation at the Dining Plaza of Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, which was created by Dutch architecture studio MVSA Architects.
Comprising 30 brown and gold curved elements and over 235 kilometres of aluminium chain, the installation is the largest of Kriskadecor's to date.
Kirkland corporate offices, USA
Rings of rainbow-coloured chains descend to surround seating areas at this office space in Kirkland, Washington, which was designed by American studio DLR Group.
Kriskadecor's intervention aims to organise the interior layout of the workplace while maintaining daylight and a sense of openness.
Savoy Palace, Portugal
A sculptural chain chandelier hangs in the lobby of the Savoy Palace hotel in Madeira, Portugal, created by designer Nini Andrade Silva, which aims to create an impactful arrival space.
Designed to evoke waterfalls and flowing water, the chandelier's dramatic chains enclose the lobby's lighting.
Barceló Nasandhura Malé hotel, Maldives
Drawing on the surrounding ocean landscape, Kriskadecor created a flowing, blue chain design for the Barceló Nasandhura hotel in Malé in the Maldives.
Referencing the fluid motion of waves, the chains rise from behind the reception desks and across the ceiling in snaking patterns.
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