Guanzate, in Italy, has a place that is worth a stop in an exclusive venue for lovers of the most elegant of sports, tennis. The new Club House, designed by Architeca, is a meeting place for the club’s members and a great example of how modern architecture can coexist harmoniously with its natural surroundings. The use of innovative and sustainable materials was key to the project, including a range of Cosentino materials, which were chosen for their durability, strength and aesthetics.

The most distinctive feature of the Club House is its ability to blend in with its surroundings, as if it had always been part of them. According to Architeca, “the structure has been designed to blend in with its surroundings, interpreting the colours found in nature, particularly in the bark of the trees”. This continuous dialogue between inside and outside is reinforced by the use of rows of ropes that define the architectural lines, sharpening and emphasising the shape of the floor plan and allowing the garden to visually penetrate the Club House.

The material of choice for both the façade and all the washbasins in the building was Dekton by Cosentino, which was chosen for its technical properties, quality and durability. The sustainability of the product was also crucial to the studio, which has always been concerned about the environmental impact of its choice of materials. For the exterior, Dekton was chosen for its resistance and durability, while for the interior it was the ease of cleaning that was decisive. Indeed, the washbasins, which feature a range of Dekton colours – including Helena, Morpheus, Kira, Albarium and Soke – offer surfaces that are very easy to clean, perfect for such a high-traffic area.

Furthermore, the close and smooth collaboration with Cosentino allowed the creation of a customised colour based on Dekton Kadum but specifically adapted to the project. This joint effort guaranteed that the chosen colour would blend in perfectly with the natural surroundings, a choice that, according to the studio, “perfectly conveyed our idea”, delivering a successful result that delighted both the architects and the customer.

Its resistance to weather conditions such as hail, its durability in the face of intensive use and its ability to retain its colour when exposed to constant sunlight are just some of the advantages that Dekton brings to this space. “Initially, the project was conceived in sheet metal, but then we came up with Dekton, which convinced us with its strength and ease of handling in the event of replacement. The substructure has been specifically designed to make any replacement easy,” says the studio.