PANEL LAYOUT AND ATTACHMENTS / FIELD NOTE 14
Faceted Alternatives for Compound-Curved Facades
Flat panels can approximate a continuous surface by adding seams. The resulting appearance depends on panel size, joint layout and how light reveals changes in angle between facets.
What to check on your project
Compare a representative bay with the original surface and the proposed facet layout. Measure deviation and seam angle against project criteria. Review the sample from expected viewing positions before applying the approach across the elevation.
Worked example
For a canopy visible from the pavement, compare two neighboring facets under light from the actual approach direction. A smaller dimensional error at the center of each panel may still leave a visible break at the seam. Document the accepted appearance and geometry together.