Shaping the Future: SUNFRAME’s Architectural Solutions at Kigali Independent College

Shaping the Future: SUNFRAME’s Architectural Solutions at Kigali Independent College

Project Overview

Project Name: Kigali Independent College

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Year of Completion: 2012

Project Type: Educational

Architectural Design: GMK

Products Used:

Curtain Wall with Low-E Glass

Frameless Curtain Wall

Aluminum Windows

4mm ACP (Aluminum Composite Panel) Cladding

Service Scope:

Façade Design

Site Measurement

Material Supply

Installation

Brief Introduction

The Kigali Independent College is located in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda. And it is a leading institution committed to modern education and academic excellence. In 2012, SUNFRAME was invited to take part in this project. In this project, SunFrame delivered a complete facade solution tailored to the college’s architectural vision and educational purpose.

In the next part, we will tell you what we SunFrame has done for  this important facade project.

SUNFRAME’s Scope of Work

SUNFRAME provided comprehensive facade engineering and execution services, including:

Curtain Wall Systems with low-E glass for energy efficiency and visual clarity

Frameless Curtain Walls, enhancing the building’s transparency and natural light penetration

Aluminum Windows for ventilation and durability

4mm ACP Cladding, covering approximately 60% of the building’s exterior

Structural Design, including support columns clad with aluminum sheets

Shopfronts with custom-designed casement doors

This full-scope service ensured a seamless integration of aesthetic and functional building envelope elements.

Design & Performance Highlights

☞ Modern architectural appearance has combined glass, metal, and minimal framing.

Our ACP cladding can provide lightweight protection and visual uniformity

☞ The frameless glass systems can enhance daylight and openness.

☞ The efficient installation were backed by our engineered structural supports.

☞ Custom aluminum shopfront systems align with educational facility needs.

Conclusion

The Kigali Independent College project represents SUNFRAME’s dedication to offering intelligent, advanced facade solutions for the educational sector. SUNFRAME implemented advanced facade technology at Kigali Independent College. What is also important is that we provided durable curtain wall and cladding systems that can meet the specific needs of modern educational infrastructure.

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