Curtain wall facades in Tangier
For an office building or a hotel in Tangier, the glass facade has to face wind, salt and humidity. We design curtain wall facades treated against marine corrosion and calculated for the winds of the area.
What we do in Tangier
Fully glazed facades for offices, hotels and large halls: light, image and performance.
A curtain wall is a lightweight facade hung from the building’s structure, where glass and aluminium replace the wall. We study it, make it and install it for office buildings, hotels and halls, with dedicated systems (Exlabesa ECW-50).
What you gain
- A continuous envelope of glass and aluminium
- Thermal and acoustic insulation that is properly studied
- A design suited to wind and salt
Technical details— for professionals and the curious
- VEC / VEA
- Two facade techniques: bonded exterior glazing (VEC), with no visible fixings, and mechanically attached exterior glazing (VEA), held in place by profiles.
- Curtain wall
- A lightweight, non-load-bearing facade hung from the building’s structure.
- AEV rating
- Air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance (A-E-V in French): the three performances checked on a facade.
Illustration — photographs of our projects will be published soon.
Why GMT Design in Tangier
Tangier sits at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar: the east wind (the Chergui), sea air and humidity are present all year round. On the hills such as Marchan, Malabata or the Cap Spartel road, exposure to wind and sea spray is strong; in the city centre, it is street noise that weighs most. The right choice of profile (the aluminium frame), glazing and treatment depends on that exposure, not only on the style you are after.
What we take into account in Tangier
- Strong exposure to the east wind and sea spray on the city’s hills
- Acoustic glazing worth considering near the main roads of the city centre
- Marine anti-corrosion treatment and A4 stainless fixings as standard
Frequently asked questions
Which joinery should I choose against the east wind in Tangier?
A reinforced profile, calculated for the exposure of your home (upper floors and hillside sites are the most exposed), with a marine anti-corrosion treatment, durable seals and suitable glazing. We size everything during the study.
What is the difference between VEC and VEA?
VEC (bonded exterior glazing) is fixed with an adhesive joint: no fixing is visible from outside. VEA (attached exterior glazing) is held mechanically by profiles. The choice depends on the look you want and on the project.
Can you work from our C.P.S.?
Yes. We analyse your specification line by line and offer a compliant proposal, technical data sheets included.
Do I need a curtain wall for a villa?
Not necessarily: for a villa, sliding doors or minimalist joinery are usually enough. Curtain walls are mainly for office buildings, hotels and large halls.
How does a glass facade cope with the marine climate in Tangier?
Through a marine anti-corrosion treatment of the profiles (Qualicoat Seaside), A4 stainless fixings and reinforcements calculated for the winds of the area.
A project in Tangier?
Tell us what you need: the study is free and without obligation. A description or a photo is enough, no plans required.
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- Avenue Moulay Ismaïl No. 14, Résidence Moulay Ismaïl, 3rd floor No. 9, Tangier
- contact [at] gmtdesign.ma