The Margarete Steiff factory in Giengen (Germany) is considered by many as the first curtain wall in history. And it was in fact a double skin curtain wall!

Why was it designed as such? Who was the designer? What was its relation with the Fagus Work facade by Gropius in 1911?

Come and have a look at Facades Confidential to find out more...

Dear Josemi,

Thanks for this great initiative!

Let me add some content to the blog section of the European facade network. Since last summer I have started a blog on facade related issues. The blog name is Facades Confidential (there's nothing too confidential in there, but names should attire potential readers...)

http://facadesconfidential.blogspot.com

Hope you enjoy it.…