Case Study
DKTN front and center at Bank on Buffalo’s branches
By LaBella Associates
Location
Buffalo, NY, USA
Produkt
DKTN
Farbe
Zenith
Quantity
4.000 sq.ft
Architecture/design
LaBella Associates
Application
Direct Adhere Facade
Installateur
Fairway Floorcoverings
Stärke
8 mm
A facade to withstand the harshest winters
Bank on Buffalo found the perfect partner in DKTN to help modernize and scale this growing bank. Bank on Buffalo focuses on commercial banking with locations in the northeast of the United States, predominantly in the city of Buffalo, NY, a region marked by hot summers and extremely cold winters. The architects needed an exterior material that was durable and stable during the freeze-thaw cycle while contributing to the monolithic appearance of the entrance and drive-thru lanes.
They found their match in DKTN Zenith, a solid and homogenous white that adds a modern and sleek touch to the exterior of the Bank’s branches and drive-thru lanes, both on an aesthetic and functional level.
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“Weatherability and stability during the freeze-thaw cycle are extremely important when selecting an exterior material. DKTN’s technical properties allowed us to achieve the desired look with the confidence of knowing that the product would last”
Stephen Parrish
Project Architect at Labella Associates
DKTN masters design and functionality
Aesthetically, DKTN Zenith creates an appealing appearance that perfectly contrasts the reddish bricks of the existing structures and allows the red elements in the Bank’s logo to pop. The pure, unadulterated white of DKTN Zenith adds a modern touch to the vintage structures, bringing sleekness and consistency across all locations.
Functionally, DKTN’s properties truly shine in Bank on Buffalo. Its weather resistance makes it perfect for New York, a state with varying extreme temperatures throughout the year. Its durability is an ideal fit for the drive-thru lane which is constantly exposed to car and pedestrian traffic and will not be scratched or damaged by any contact with the vehicles. On an installation front, DKTN can be directly adhered with joints grouted to match and has very tight gaps and available in large format, which contributes to a continuous and visually harmonious look.
In the words of Stephen Parrish, Project Architect at LaBella Associates “after completion of the first branch we worked on, we knew that DKTN was the perfect solution and we have used it on each branch since. LaBella will continue to specify DKTN for future projects that require both sleek design and high functionality.”