Prototypes for 

Torre de Especialidades were installed at our thermoforming factory in Ulm in April, 2012. A 1:1 scale
patch was installed onto steel verticals to test the assembly and estimate installation times.

The patch is composed of 4 Mega Panels (clusters of 3-6 modules) taken from the top left corner of the facade in
Mexico.

PROSOLVE 370e
3D Architectural Tiles

Prosolve370e is a decorative architectural module that can effectively reduce air pollution in cities when installed near
traffic ways or on building facades.

The modules are coated with a superfine titanium dioxide (TiO2), a pollution-fighting technology that is activated by
ambient daylight. Employing a unique configuration of this technology, the tiles neutralize air pollutants when sited
near traffic or densely polluted conditions.

As a modification to existing architectural surfaces, prosolve370e essentially “tunes buildings” to respond better to
their immediate environments. 

Depolluting Technology

The modules are coated with a superfine titanium dioxide (TiO2), a pollution-fighting technology that is activated by
ambient daylight. This is the nano photocatalytic version of conventional TiO2 commonly used as pigment and already
known for its self-cleaning and germicidal qualities. It requires only small amounts of naturally occurring UV light and
humidity to effectively reduce air pollutants into harmless amounts of carbon dioxide and water.

When positioned near pollution sources, the coated tiles break down and neutralize NOx (nitrogen oxides) and VOCs
(volatile organic compounds) directly where they are generated.

The design of the tiles is generated to maximize the coating technology, achieving new levels of surface area and
complexity, capturing omni-directional light where light is dense or scarce. The sculptural surfaces maintain an
inherent synergy between design form and the molecular technology.

As a result, the modules incorporate an elegant technology, while remaining, formally, a decorative apparatus.

Complexity and Modularity

Derived from a five-fold symmetric pattern, the underlying substrate for the tiling is a mathematical grid that appears
irregular, yet is made of few constituent parts.

The new, non-orthogonal grid creates a seemingly non-repetitive, tiled pattern, resulting in visual randomness, a
desirable aesthetic that is typically achieved through bespoke design and expense.

The modularity of the system enables complex architectural shapes to be accessible, benefiting from economies of
scale.

While the pattern resembles organic growth, the system is still composed with only two repeating modules.

1200 Series Assembly

The 1200 series is intended for large-scale, architectural applications. Each tile is approximately 1.1sm.

The tiles can be installed as single-sided, or with corresponding backs. The system also includes an end piece which
can be repeated at the edges of the pattern to resolve edge and corner conditions.