In contemporary architecture, solar shading is no longer an accessory — it’s an essential part of a building’s environmental performance and aesthetic language. As summer heat peaks across much of the northern hemisphere, August offers an ideal moment to look at how custom steel profiles contribute to the effectiveness and elegance of architectural solar protection…
Coastal infrastructure is constantly exposed to aggressive environmental conditions—salt spray, humidity, UV radiation, and wind. Choosing the right material is crucial not only for durability but also for controlling long-term maintenance costs. In this scenario, stainless steel profiles prove to be a smart investment for robust, corrosion-resistant, and visually refined structures.
Traditionally associated with industry and construction, steel has found a new dimension in the world of art. Thanks to its versatility and durability, it has become the preferred material for many artists and architects seeking to create monumental and long-lasting works. Its ability to reflect light, endless processing possibilities, and resistance to environmental factors make…
Montanstahl and Frener & Reifer have collaborated on the Saint-Denis Pleyel project, a key part of the Grand Paris Express initiative. This project, designed by the renowned Kengo Kuma & Associates, is set to become a key transportation node for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Welding is a fabrication process where heat is employed to join separate pieces. Highlights Laser welding features extremely narrow heat-affected zones and very high processing speeds. Traditional welding remains cost-effective for low volumes and thick materials. Hybrid approaches can combine the strengths of both methods to optimize performance and cost efficiency. At present time, different…
Lean duplex has become more commonly used to counteract the strong price fluctuations typical seen in stainless steel grades. Lean duplex has a significant lower level of nickel compared to a typical stainless steel grade (such as 304/316) – resulting in more price stable alloy. In addition to higher price stability, lean duplex offers a…
Carbon steel and stainless steel architectural structural profiles are widely used in architecture and civil engineering to create strong, durable and aesthetically appealing facades. Both materials offer unique characteristics that make them suitable for a variety of applications.
The design of Bonnet Tower in Milan The renovation of the area where the old Unilever Tower stood, built in the 1960s, to become the new Corso Como Place is a true masterpiece that exemplifies the beauty of modern design. With its sleek lines and practical layout, these incredible buildings are not only aesthetically pleasing…
The University of Tampa in Florida, USA, is home to the world’s largest Ars Sonora, a 30-meter-high artistic-musical work composed of 63 bells supported by stainless steel custom hollow sections and connected to three different keyboards, each of which reproduces a different sound and thus a different musical note.
Paddington Station is one of the top 10 stations on the new Elizabeth Line, a 136-kilometer-long rail link that crosses the entire city from west to east and joins the Bakerloo Line and regional and domestic trains from across the kingdom. In fact, it is the first tube line for passengers coming from Wales and…
Sberbank is Russia’s oldest state bank with more than 200.000 employees and over 20.000 branch offices spread over the country.
Within the program for continuous performance improve and update courses, the bank’s management will attend trainings and seminars in the different business fields as well as team building programs provided by the new University.
Building 337 located in 1 Health Plaza, East Hanover, New Jersey, USA, is a beautiful example of manufacturing excellence combined with progressive architecture. Montanstahl contributed to this real estate project by supplying bespoke laser welded sharp corner sections. Profile: Tailored Sharp Edge Sections Material grade: 316L Execution: laser welded & polished Industry served: Architecture Building…
The talented Sigrid Hintersteininger Architects wanted to represent architecturally Hahn+Kolb’s ambitious mission: “We are there for you. Wherever you are.” To do so, they chose our curtain wall solutions to build the Ludwigsburg (DE) headquarters of this leading provider of machining tools.
At Montanstahl, over 10 years sharp-edged facade steel profiles are produced. The range of the carried out and feasible profile sections has been extended enormously over this period and the possibilities still seem not exhausted.
In the new MGM Cotai resort in Macau, the new luxury hotel of the big casino chain, there will be also a confectionary of the famous chef Janice Wong.
Bent stainless steel HEB beams are used for space travel. Before the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer was used on the ISS, it had to be tested under real conditions.
For the Dallas City Performance Hall, the performing arts venue in the Arts District, the city of Dallas entrusted the Architect & Engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP (SOM) of Chicago and Corgan Associates.
A US-american university with focus on agricultural and nutritional science is being renovated, including the on-campus dairy. For this, high-class stainless steel special beams are used.
For a shopping mall in Dublin (Ireland) the architect designed an appealing special stainless steel shape. According to this, a trapezoidal hollow section with sharp edges is welded.
