Current projects at Carl Stahl Architecture
Bridge design in Oberhausen
Artist Tobias Rehberger designed a pedestrian bridge, which stretches through 2 parks of the Emscher region as well as over the "Rhine-Herne-Kanal" as a coloured band. Realized as a tension strip bridge, the bridge's design convinces by its airiness and the curved shape along a length of 406 metres. X-TEND stainless steel mesh…[more]
Pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Mechtenberg
An interesting pedestrian and bicycle bridge was built in the nature park Mechtenberg near Gelsenkirchen, designed by architect Frei Otto. Massive rods are being positioned fan-shapedly, combined with special knot points, thus taking care of the stability of the bridge. X-TEND stainless steel cable mesh was installed as a balustrade…[more]
X-TEND enclosure for Orang-Utans
Currently an X-TEND enclosure for Orang-Utans is being put into service in the czech Zoo „Dvur Kralové”. For Carl Stahl it is the second enclosure being built with X-TEND in this zoological garden. Almost 800m² of X-TEND stainless steel cable mesh were installed, with a mesh width of 60mm and cable diameter of 3mm, dimensioned…[more]
Cliffwalk at Vancouver, British Columbia's Capilano Suspension Bridge uses X-TEND© Stainless Steel Cable Mesh
Opening in June, 2011, Cliffwalk consists of suspended walkways jutting out from a granite cliff face above Capilano River. Engineered by Kent LaRose of Morrison Hershfield, these high and narrow walkways using X-TEND© railing infills in mesh width 60/2mm allow visitors to walk safely above the canyon below.[more]
X-TEND increases security in Copenhagen Airport
Airports often do face security problems in certain areas by unallowed items being thrown over barriers into already security-checked areas. X-TEND offers a longterm, maintenance-free and above all transparent solution to this problem, letting light and air pass unimpededly. The unlimited movement of air is an important issue in big buildings,…[more]