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THE ITALIAN TRADITION OF THE CURTAIN-WALL. THE EXPERIENCE OF CURTISA.
Abstract
Starting from the production experiences of the early twentieth century for iron fixtures, the paper deals with the technological aspects of the evolution of the section bars composing the Curtisa aluminum windows, from the simple hinged or sliding doors, up to the curtain wall façades.
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