High-end façade solutions for the Middle East and Saudi Arabia
Custom façade engineering for large-scale building projects
seele is the leading global expert in high-end façade engineering
Founded in Germany in 1984, the company specialises in the design, engineering, production and installation of advanced building skins and high-tech façades. With decades of experience and in-house manufacturing, seele delivers customised façade solutions for iconic architecture across the globe.
Projects by seele are known for their large dimensions, architectural complexity, and technical precision. From curved all-glass façades to free-spanning glass domes and bullet-resistant systems – seele combines innovation, engineering, and craftsmanship to realise extraordinary buildings. seele operates within a strong international network and with local experts on site to ensure seamless execution, smooth coordination, direct communication, and perfect coordination throughout every project phase.
This makes seele a strong and committed partner for visionary developments – wherever they are built.
Why is seele the right choice for tailor-made façade solutions in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East?
With extensive experience in façade engineering and manufacturing, seele develops project-specific solutions for complex architectural and environmental requirements. The focus lies on precision, long-term performance, and efficient execution – even under extreme climate conditions:
- Tailor-made façade systems engineered for each project’s design, function, and location
- Large-format glass façades designed to maximise transparency and span impressive dimensions
- Self-supporting domes and curved geometries – realised with advanced 3D design tools
- Façade systems for enhanced security – including bullet-resistant and blast-resistant façades
- Movable building components – by combining expertise in structural engineering, materials science, mechanics and electronics, seele provides project-specific solutions for movable elements such as sliding façades, retractable roof structures and dynamic shading systems
- Full-scale mock-ups to validate design and performance before installation – including bullet resistance, wind load, air and water tightness testing
- Façade components, transport logistics and installation methods are engineered to withstand the region’s most demanding climate conditions
- End-to-end project delivery – from engineering and fabrication to installation by experienced site teams
- Global strength, local presence – with experts on the ground for seamless execution
Material expertise for customised and luxurious architectural façades
seele’s façade solutions are defined not only by engineering precision, but also by a deep understanding of materials, surface qualities and manufacturing processes. This expertise enables the realisation of unique, high-end designs that meet the highest aesthetic and technical standards. Manufacturing expertise for premium materials such as
- Glass: large-format, biaxial curved or structural glass
- Mirror-polished stainless steel: Mirror-polished stainless steel demands absolute precision – at seele, flawless finishes are produced even across large areas
- Bronze: seele uses specialised milling machines and subsequent surface treatments to create one-of-a-kind façade elements
- Brass: seele crafts decorative patterns into brass sheets and develop their characteristic patina in a controlled finishing process. Example: Eaton Centre Bridge and the Peninsula hotel where each brass element was individually milled.
- Stainless steel: For the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), seele realised the 350 km of three-dimensionally curved stainless steel tubes that form the fluid building envelope. Each tube was individually shaped using parametric design.
Key application areas for high-end façade solutions by seele
- Luxurious private residences:
Maximum transparency and elegance, high-end materials, façade systems tailored to interior design - Towers and skyscrapers:
Façades engineered for wind loads and thermal performance, integration of shading systems, ventilation layers or energy-efficient glazing - Government and security buildings:
Certified bullet-resistant glass solutions without compromising transparency or design quality - Museums and cultural landmarks:
Large and curved glass façades for unique, expressive architecture, complex geometries, invisible connections and minimal framing - Airports and transportation hubs:
Durable and long-span façades, coordinated logistics strategies that respect operational hours and minimise disruption - Commercial and corporate headquarters:
Flexible façade design for mixed-use buildings, high-transparency glazing, distinctive façade identities aligned with brand and corporate architecture - Hospitality:
Custom façades and interior glazing, engineering of curved glass, canopy structures, or interior feature elements