When it comes to modular buildings, most people first think about utility, speed, and cost savings. But what about aesthetics? The moment people see an architectural marvel, they pause for a moment and appreciate its aesthetic appeal because a strong visual appearance defines architectural craftsmanship. With state-of-the-art construction technology and an eye for design, prefabricated structures are reshaping the modular mindset, by delivering visually stunning buildings every time.

One of the most famous US architects, Philip Johnson, was once quoted as saying, “Architecture is not about words. It’s about tears.” These strong sentiments conjure up the emotions that go behind crafting an innovative piece of construction marvel. “The emotional impact of beautiful buildings can transcend the personal, even to the extent of improving the communities we live in. When buildings look good outside and feel good inside, our world is improved,” are the sentiments echoed by designers across the globe.

The case in point is Bilbao Guggenheim museum, which made both its architect Gehry and the city of Basque world-famous.The testimony to this is that the museum was estimated to have added EUR 2.4 billion to the Basque province’s GDP within just five years after it was built and transformed the city into a cultural destination. Drawing home this point, today’s architects possess a rich palette of high-performance materials, to deliver buildings that are radical and striking to look at, alongside offering outstanding comfort and safety.

Gauging the Aesthetic Quotient of Prefabricated Steel Buildings

People have the notion that modular design is just boxes stacked together with no way to achieve architectural aesthetics. Or, they may have an image of mundane square boxes. This misconception has plagued the industry, which is quite incorrect, to say the least. The aesthetics of a building is one of the principal characteristics considered in architecture. The appeal of a building encompasses the combined effects of a building’s shape, size, texture, colour, balance, unity, movement, emphasis, contrast, symmetry, proportion, space, alignment, pattern, decoration, culture and context. A prefabricated building should be designed keeping in mind all the requirements regarding safety, serviceability, durability, as well as aesthetics, assuring proper structural performance through the entire service life.

No Cookie-Cutter Arrangement

The aesthetic versatility of a material is important because it allows us to be truly creative while staying true to the qualitative  and efficiency enhancement. Aesthetically versatile materials also work towards reducing construction complexity, lifecycle costs, are durable and have a long service life; and can greatly contribute to the efficiency and resiliency of the structure. jIn addition to its high-performance attributes, precast concrete construction facilitates designers to create a wide range of aesthetic effects and colours and integrate a diverse array of facade elements into a single precast panel.

The aesthetics of a commercial building represent the overall appearance of the structure from the outside as well as inside, which makes it imperative to build a commercial structure’s exterior facade and other aesthetic elements distinct to make it easily identifiable and unique from other buildings. From outdoor facade and architectural cladding systems to roofing sheets and more, the possibilities are immense in creating an aesthetically appealing prefabricated steel building.

When we talk about the aesthetics of a commercial building, there are many factors that play a critical role. First & foremost, the facade or exterior of a building is the most crucial part in bringing out the aesthetic appeal of the structure. Next comes the colour theme that you would want your building to resonate with. The colour theme ultimately defines the brand image of the company and has a greater impact on the onlooker. Then there are various unique landscaping alternatives that companies can think of when imparting a visually appealing look to the prefabricated steel buildings by utilizing the surroundings of the commercial building.

It’s all about the Detailing

Planning and incorporating the finer details well in advance can contribute a lot in delivering an aesthetically appealing structure. Ultimately, design has a greater role to play in determining the final outcome. In order to achieve the best desired outcome, the engineering and design team should work cohesively. In short, PEBs (pre-engineered buildings) can offer a great variety of aesthetic possibilities, and can even compliment many other contemporary external cladding materials like metal, brickwork, glass, etc. The choice to make it aesthetically appealing and technically sound is completely in the hands of the prefabricated construction company you are partnering with. It is in your hands to select the best prefabricated concrete construction company that not only delivers you a qualitatively sound structure, but also a visually appealing one!

Sources: Rockwool, BNP Media