A new way of living in Vigo with a Dekton façade

In the heart of Vigo's urban centre, Areosa 22 has just been completed—a building with 14 residences developed by Areosa 2008 SL and led by architect María Mariño de Oya as project director. The property blends into a complex environment where traditional constructions coexist with recently built high-rise towers. One of the main challenges was "to establish a low-rise building that harmonises with the built environment," the team explains.

The solution came with Dekton, Cosentino's ultracompact surface, which was applied to the building's envelope through a ventilated façade and exterior false ceilings. The result is a harmonious ensemble that combines sobriety, brightness, and durability.

The project's approach aimed to visually differentiate the above-ground floors. As the team explains, "the above-ground floors were intended to have a light volume resting on the ground-floor base. This effect was achieved with Dekton in light tones and the base with Dekton in grey tones."

To achieve this, three shades from the collection were used: Dekton Moone, a warm and luminous white; Dekton Kreta, with grey tones inspired by concrete; and Dekton Eter, a deep black that adds contrast. The combination of these colours reinforces the idea of lightness at the top and solidity at the base.

“Dekton was chosen because it is a material that met the design requirements,” the team highlights. When making the decision, the "combination of the material's properties and the possibility of installing large-format slabs" was decisive.

Among these properties, Dekton offers unmatched performance for façade projects: high resistance to UV rays, freeze-thaw cycles, abrasion, and stains, as well as being a non-combustible material. These qualities ensure the building's durability against climate demands and urban use. Additionally, Cosentino supports this application with a 25-year warranty and its Carbon Neutral certification, a sustainability commitment that adds extra value to the project.

Furthermore, they also emphasise that “Dekton's ultracompact surface is a material that does not create special complexities in handling and installation, and it provides the building with the intended plasticity.”

The installation process did not present major difficulties either. “In general terms, adapting the material was straightforward. Specific construction details had to be made for railing anchors, framing, and other unique elements,” they explain.

For this, the chosen fixation system was structural adhesive (DKC System), which involves bonding Dekton slabs directly to the vertical profiles of the ventilated façade system. This solution, besides being lightweight and easy to install, allowed for easy adaptation to the large-format layout and connections with other elements.

Thanks to the use of Dekton, the building achieves its own solid and elegant identity while addressing something very important: the technical and environmental demands of contemporary architecture.