Anodising and colour for art in architecture

Anodising projects art in architecture by Rainer Düvell

Art in architecture is a topic that architects and building owners often address through competitions. Rainer Düvell is both a sculptor and an architect, and therefore ideally suited to create a work that combines architecture and art. Since 2015, he has realized a series of projects using aluminum tubes and Sandalor^® colour anodised aluminum from Kirchberg. The material offers a number of advantages. Technically, 6-meter aluminum tubes provide the stability required for the installations. Their light weight facilitates transport and installation, and gives the artist additional creative freedom. The hard, scratch-resistant surface is robust and easy to handle, especially during the on-site design phase. However, the decisive factor in choosing the material is the unique visual quality of anodised aluminum tubes colored using the Sandalor^® process. The vibrant color brilliance of the anodised finish is particularly striking due to the round shape of the tubes. Anodising and color are the perfect combination for impactful art in architecture.

• BUGA 2015

• Urban Reeds in Cologne 2016

• Networking in Potsdam 2018-19

• Welcome in Bernau 2020

• Refuge in Thal / Vorarlberg

• Heaven and Earth in the Dome of St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam

Services

1. Purchase of 6m length anodised aluminum tubes

2. Anodising

3. Sandalor^® dying

4. Quality control

Advantages

1. Thin, hard, and scratch-resistant surfaces

2. UV resistant

3. Easy to clean, durable, sustainable, and recyclable

4. Quality assured according to Qualanod standards

5. Authentic, aluminum-specific surface finish

6. Round tubes emphasize reflective properties

7. Exclusive, high-quality appearance