University of Salford Law School

The double curved facade and support structure is backlit with integrated programmable lights that enable interesting changes of colors at this building's main entry. The ETFE screen printed materials allow for a fluorescent-like lighting effect which precludes normally troublesome lighting hot spots. Design and fabrication precision were the keys to making the pillows flow smoothly on the tight radius without bulges or wrinkles.

Location: Salford, England

Size: 240 sq m

Systems Used: AFP

Architect: Broadway Malyan