A vandal proof façade for a sports centre in Alcalá de Guadaira

A building with character

An original design that combines geometry and colour has succeeded in giving the municipal sports centre of Alcalá de Guadaira, Seville, a distinctive character. In the words of Eliezier Carrera Moyano, the designer behind the project, they used Dekton on the façade “to enhance it”. “Dekton allows the façade to be designed over the concrete wall structure, so that the final result offers a play of different colours and textures that contrast with the rest of the building, making it recognisable within the urban scale”, he further says.

A world of colours

“Dekton’s large format, together with its durability and wide range of colours and textures available” were the keys that convinced the designer to choose this material. A perfect combination of various colours was used to create the chromatic play that gives character to the façade of this public building. Inspired by White Limestone, Dekton Aeris adds brightness to the façade thanks to its light tones with touches of cream. Meanwhile, cement inspired Dekton Strato provides realism. As for Galema, its calm shade of brown nuances plays a key role in this chromatic play. And last but not least, Baltic, a dark blue shade that brings conceptual purity.

A flawless façade for many years to come

Beyond its high design value, Dekton has a number of features that are perfect for façade cladding and extend its useful life by acting as a protective layer for the supporting structure of the building. Its low porosity and high density make it very resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, while facilitating maintenance and the removal of possible graffiti, a very important feature for a building as exposed to the elements and daily traffic such as this one.