GFRC Cladding for Qingdao Flagship Store | 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 retail design, such as the facades and interior wall cladding for this Apple Flagship store in Qingdao, China.

It is a multi-level branded environment featuring interior glass bridges, glass staircases, and integrated building systems. The entire interior cladding features flat and cast corner GFRC, special provisions for attachment of the glass stairs, hidden back-of-house doors, and elevator lobbies. The exterior features polished GFRC rainscreen cladding adjacent to the high-span window wall.

Tactile Materials collaborated in the design, engineering, and production of mockups and projects, encompassing 1200 square meters (13,500 square feet) of Tactile Polished GFRC, Tactile Large Clad Pivot Doors, Logo integration, and unique conditions.