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Large windows and a simple concept where DKTN and Silestone are the key players
Facundo Priotti, Julieta Alaniz
Location
Córdoba (Argentina)
Hersteller
Mármoles Colón
Produkt
DKTN | Silestone
Aplication
Kitchen worktops and splashback, table, bathroom countertop
End Date
2023
Architecture/design
Facundo Priotti, Julieta Alaniz
Distributor
Canteras del Mundo
Farbe
Aura 22, Laurent | Night Tebas
Stärke
8 mm, 12 mm, 20 mm
Architects Facundo Priotti and Julieta Alaniz knew that the large windows would be the defining feature of this house of more than 7,700 square metres: “The most interesting aspect of the project is its organic contemporary style, which focuses on the relationship between the inside and the outside, and where the large windows give the different rooms a feeling of spaciousness thanks to the views they provide. Functionality is a key feature of the project and the colours used are neutral, between black and white, creating contrasts that are balanced by the warmth of the wood. It was decided that there would be little decoration in the rooms, so the materials and natural light were the stars. The quality of all the materials used is noticeable and appreciated.”
The abundance of natural light and open spaces made it possible to use dark colours in rooms where they are not normally used, such as the kitchen, living room and bathrooms. But this project allowed it, and it added a very sophisticated touch to the whole.
Elegant and powerful spaces
The kitchens are spectacular, with a double line consisting of a work area and a peninsula, while the bathrooms are powerful and elegant spaces dominated by the colour black and featuring Silestone Night Tebas, DKTN Laurent and DKTN Aura 22. “Cosentino materials were chosen for their sustainability features, quality finishes and respect for the end product. These are materials with high hardness, low absorption and wear, high durability and, of course, great aesthetics. And the choice of colours was based on their combination with the furniture, the choice of flooring and their timelessness.”
With this in mind, the choice fell on Silestone Night Tebas, a pure, captivating, veinless black that is spotless, flawless and shiny thanks to N-Boost technology. In contrast, paying homage to Calacatta and Carrara marbles, the character of DKTN Aura 22 speaks for itself, with its white background crossed by veins reminiscent of these two natural stones. Meanwhile, inspired by the natural stone Port Laurent, DKTN Laurent has a surface texture that creates a play of shades that enhances the contrast of its tones, while its golden veins dominate the space and bring warmth to its dark, cold background, which gives depth to the whole.
According to the architects, “the matt surface and the aesthetics they provide added value to the whole, while their hardness and durability over time, as well as their low absorption rate, guarantee high-quality products that require little maintenance over time.”