GFRC Cladding for Flagship Store in Taipei | Tactile Materials

Tactile Materials is an international company dedicated to the supply and production of customized metal cladding for architectural endeavors. The materials, finishes, and technologies developed by Tactile Materials are available for innovative projects in public design.

This Apple Flagship is located in one of the most prominent malls serving a large local and visitor consumers. Tactile Polished GFRC is the predominant interior and mall front material. Tactile designed, engineered, fabricated, and provided Install-Assist featuring cast curved panels, column covers, soffits, wall cladding and integration of Apple logos, Polished GFRC doors, and unique conditions. The interior joinery is 3mm (1/8”) with some panels 2500 mm (8’0”) X 6000 mm (20’0”) requiring Tactile's precision casting and polishing technologies. Tactile's proprietary computer systems measured the gloss rating and color of each panel to insure a consistent surface across all interior and exterior surfaces.

Tactile Polished GFRC™ cladding has an ethereal depth, unlike any other opaque material. Tactile's innovative formulation is made of glass aggregate, refined cement, nanofibers, and resins. Tactile applies advanced casting technologies to produce flat, curved and curvilinear shapes for interior and exterior applications. Tactile's point-to-point computerized polishing line ensures consistent gloss units on the finish surfaces.

Tactile Materials took part in the design, engineering, and production of mockups and projects encompassing 900 square meters (10,000 square feet) of Tactile Polished GFRC, Tactile Large Clad Pivot Doors, Logo integration, and unique conditions.