Geometria was commisioned by Trutec construction company, with the Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) of the aluminium façade panels and their supporting substructure. Our scope focused on modelling the practical solutions that aligned with both architectural intent and production efficiency.
Geometria handled the façade optimization, fabrication modelling and planning for this project.
Our work started with estimating material quantities for procurement. We then divided and optimized the triangulated façade design, breaking it into panels using a 1200×1200 mm grid system – making sure each triangular section had the correct brushed aluminium finish orientation for the right visual effect.
To reduce material waste, we created a nesting strategy that fit these panels efficiently into 1500×3700 mm aluminium sheets during fabrication. We also planned the installation of both the façade panels and the back-structure, which used four different beam profile types for proper structural support and efficient installation.
The project in numbers:
The shorter eave section presented a technical challenge at the intersection of the inclined roofline and straight glazed wall. Through structural analysis and the development of an additional levelling structure, the intended elevation was achieved.
End client: Worknest Oy
Operator: Rush
Facade contractor: Trutec Oy
Architects: Arkkitehdit LSV
Structural design: Insinööriavain Oy
Facade DfMA: Geometria Architecture Oy
2025
Tampere, Finland
Trutec OY
Completed
Geometria & Arkkitehdit LSV
Consulting, Fabrication
