Aluminum facade with wow-effect
The exclusivity of the club is also reflected in the outer shell of the building. Around 1,700 aluminum facade elements in three sizes reflect the wave movements of the Thames. The largest cassettes measure 1840 x 2040 mm, the smallest 920 x 420 mm. In addition to the sheet metal panels, perforated facade elements loosen the building envelope. Corner joints or window cutouts move in similar dimensions. To transfer the iridescent waves to the aluminum, the Cologne-based facade specialist POHL works with the help of templates and forms based on 3D drawings. However, the special curvature of the aluminum alone does not make the illusion of a shimmering water surface perfect. JUN AOKI's vision lets the building change color depending on the incidence of light and the direction of view. When the sun shines, the Quay Club glows in a warm golden hue; when the sky is overcast, the facade shimmers silver. To achieve this effect, a special 2-layer lacquer was developed in Cologne - the icing on the cake of the architectural vision.
