Acrylic glass panels: The façade consists of a total of 1,288 blue-tinted, semi-transparent acrylic glass panels, 1,100 of which are on the exterior and 188 inside the building. Each panel is uniquely shaped.
Facade
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In addition to the biomorphic shape of the Kunsthaus, it is above all the blue panels of the facade that give the 'Friendly Alien' its distinctive appearance. At night, the building communicates with the city through the luminous BIX media facade.
Key Facts about the Facade
Panels
Nozzles
The “eyes” or “spikes” of the Friendly Alien are called nozzles and appear as protrusions. Of the total 16 nozzles, 15 face north, while one is directed toward the clock tower (Uhrturm).
Gutter
Equatorial gutter: Rainwater flows down the façade between the acrylic glass panels and is collected in the equatorial gutter. From there, the water is channeled into an underground cistern. In case of emergency, this cistern supplies the external sprinkler system, which cools the façade.
Audio insights via the facade
Spotlight on the facade
Video collection for immersion
BIX Projects
Exhibition
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Kunsthaus Graz
09.12.2024 - 25.05.2025
Exhibition
Mathias Kessler
Pump it Up!
Kunsthaus Graz
08.10. - 08.12.2024
BIX Fassade
Bill Fontana. SILENT ECHOES: DACHSTEIN
Klang vom Klima
A project of the European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024 in cooperation with IRCAM, Centre Pompidou, Upper Austria, KulturEXPO Anton Bruckner 2024, Ars Electronica Festival, Goiserer Musiktage, Kunstradio Ö1, MuseumsQuartier Wien, Kunsthaus Graz Thanks to: OÖ Seilbahnholding GmbH, Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen GmbH
05.09. - 06.10.2024
Photo Gallery
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