GKD Shimmering veil for the Magical Box
The glittering metallic, virtually seamless outer skin of the new tennis centre in Madrid integrates the gigantic stadium optically into the environment. The Escale spiral mesh, a special production by GKD - Gebr. Kufferath AG, seems to make the complex melt into its surroundings. The spectacular roof construction, which can be tilted or slid open, turns the Caja Magica, the Magic Box, into an impressive landmark.
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