PRANCE metalwork is a leading manufacturer of metal ceiling and facade systems.
This is a significant international project that aligns with the national leadership's strategy to deepen cooperation and promote friendly ties in Sino-African collaboration under the "Belt and Road" initiative. It leverages the economic strengths of both parties to enhance the mutual trade value and embodies a grand and far-reaching plan for joint development.
PRANCE is honored to have received recognition and trust from our homeland. We are proud to contribute to the construction of Bole Airport in Ethiopia, showcasing the responsibility and commitment inherent in our Chinese and PRANCE products.
The Bole Airport project is located in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy has stated that an airport serves as a country's window and business card. Ethiopia, as the host of the African Union headquarters and a vital link between Africa and the rest of the world, naturally requires an international standard aviation hub.
Elegant and aesthetically pleasing architecture requires ceiling installations that complement it. PRANCE is committed to infusing every building with more beauty, with each PRANCE team member contributing their sincere efforts.
The challenges faced by this project:
The first issue: For the unique-shaped grille, different from the standard grille, it is necessary to consider the connection points at various locations due to its distinct shape. Furthermore, due to the uniqueness of the unique-shaped grille, further consideration is required for its installation.
The location of this project is quite remote, and as a result, considering product transportation, we need to take measures to prevent various possible unforeseen circumstances, especially ensuring proper packaging and protection for the finished products.
After laser cutting, product assembly ▼
Spraying and oven drying of the product ▼
Product packaging and shipping ▼
Construction Site Photo for Remembrance
The final completion:
Beyond the stunning custom curved metal baffles in the main atrium, PRANCE supplied a diverse range of metal ceiling products throughout other areas of Bole International Airport. This demonstrates our capability to provide comprehensive and tailored solutions, ensuring aesthetic coherence and functional excellence across different spaces within a single landmark project. Each product was selected and integrated to meet specific design intents and performance requirements.
PRANCE's Metal Carving Panels offer an exceptional opportunity to introduce bespoke artistic elements into architectural design. As showcased in this installation at Bole Airport, these panels can feature intricate patterns and custom designs, transforming a standard ceiling or wall into a statement piece. The precision carving allows for a high degree of detail, adding a layer of sophistication and unique visual interest to the space.
This application demonstrates the harmonious combination of functionality and artistry. The Open Ceiling Square Lay-in system provides a clean, accessible, and modular ceiling solution, while the strategically placed Metal Carving Panels introduce decorative focal points. This pairing allows for creative expression without compromising on practicality, offering a versatile approach to ceiling design in various airport zones.
The linear elegance of PRANCE's Metal Baffle Ceilings is further elevated when juxtaposed with the detailed designs of our Metal Carving Panels. This combination, utilized effectively at Bole Airport, creates a dynamic interplay of lines and patterns. The baffles provide directionality and acoustic benefits, while the carved panels break the monotony, introducing texture and bespoke artistry. These two images highlight how this pairing can define and enrich different areas, offering both visual depth and sophisticated detailing.
Linear Elegance: The Versatility of Metal Baffle Ceilings
PRANCE's Metal Baffle Ceilings are a hallmark of modern airport design, and their application at Bole Airport underscores their versatility. These three perspectives illustrate how baffles can create a sense of height, direction, and rhythm within a space. Available in various depths, colors, and spacing, they offer architects significant design freedom, contributing to both the aesthetic appeal and acoustic comfort of large public areas like concourses and waiting lounges.
Textured Transitions: Metal Great Wall Panels alongside Metal Baffles
Adding another layer of textural diversity, PRANCE's Metal Great Wall and Ceiling Panels were integrated alongside Metal Baffle Ceilings in specific zones of Bole Airport. The distinct profile of the Great Wall panels introduces a robust, corrugated, or fluted visual effect, contrasting beautifully with the sleek lines of the baffles. This thoughtful combination allows for the demarcation of spaces or the creation of feature areas, enhancing the overall architectural narrative with varied metallic textures and forms.