Façades with extensive areas of glass have been part of the formal repertoire of modern and contemporary architecture for decades. This gives rise to interiors where an abundance of natural light enters by way of the large window openings. These naturally call for measures whereby the input of light and heat can be regulated. This was the background to the development and launch of Création Baumann’s Metal Base Collection. It consists in highly functional curtain materials for windows, which serve as blinds and glare shields as well as keeping out heat and ultraviolet radiation. The effect is achieved through a special high-tech method which metallises the textiles with a choice of metals – brass, copper, aluminium or steel may be used. The materials of the Metal Base Collection are not only superlatively functional – their simple nobility and elegance are likewise impressive, making them equally suitable for use in the contract sector or in a private and domestic setting.