A Chain Facade

A bright, colorful facade on the Ecuadorian pavilion at the Milan expo.

What do you think it's finished with? Solar panels, metal, or vinyl siding?

None of the above. This is an unusual way of finishing a facade—with anodized aluminum chains from the Spanish company Kriskadecor.

Until recently, these chains could only be used indoors.

Now there's a version for facades. Its main selling points include non-conductivity, non-combustibility, and resistance to rust, acids, and oxidation.

The finish can be tailored to any size and design, and it can reproduce images or patterns.

It's also a great tool for shading. Take a look at how it can be used.

Opacity ranges from 40% to 60% when light hits it at a 90º angle.