Westfield Newmarket shopping centre in central Auckland, New Zealand, reopened in August 2019. After 18 months of construction work, this shopping centre, which dates back to the 1980s, reopened its doors with a new look, 230 shops and 2,800 parking spaces.

The project involved the renovation and extension of the existing building, doubling its previous size and quadrupling the number of shops. After many months of work and an investment of 790 million dollars, the updated Newmarket rises majestically between 277 and 309 Broadway Street.

It was clear to the team of architects from the Scentre Group, the project developer, that the façade would play a key role in the renovation process. In addition to becoming the most eye-catching design feature, it had to incorporate the latest technology in terms of energy efficiency. A ventilated façade therefore appeared to be the most suitable choice. And for this ventilated façade, there was no better partner than Dekton.

The installation was carried out by the Eurotherm Facades NZ team. Two anchoring systems were used in the process: the Etem Alum Systemand the Keil Anchor. The technical support from Cosentino's headquarters in Spain was key to the successful execution, providing a prompt and professional advisory service whenever requested.

CulinaryOn is an immersive cooking studio for team-building activities founded in Moscow and has branches in Poland, Romania, and now, Singapore. Completed in four months, CulinaryOn Singapore occupies a 4,000-square-meter, fan-shaped trapezoidal unit in Robertson Quay, Singapore.

The designers turned this challenging, irregular shape into an opportunity to present a dynamic configuration with moving benches and workstations that can be easily adjusted according to the users’ needs.

Designed by Wilson Associates, Haidilao’s newest outlet at Marina Square mall presents an exceptionally futuristic dining experience with a personalised menu, immersive dining experience with sound and light projection, and robot servers, on top of its signature services.

The restaurant’s theatrical dining experience requires a sound design built with high quality, durable material, hence the designer’s choice to use Dekton and Silestone in its busiest areas. The interior design incorporates no less than 180 slabs of Dekton Soke and 10 slabs of Silestone Desert Silver, with a total of 806 sqm and 50 sqm of surfaces, respectively.

The patisserie Glea, run by the young chef Abel Bravo and located in the historic centre of Murcia, first opened its doors in November 2020. It is housed in a traditional establishment, at number 4 Barrionuevo Street, and sells innovative and distinctive sweet treats, with a focus on fresh ingredients.

Although the establishment is housed in a classic style building, its renovation conveys innovation and modernity, in line with the values of the new patisserie. For this, interior designer Alexia Martínez, together with architect Pedro Francisco, has relied on Dekton for the renovation process.

For the flooring, the chosen material was Dekton Kreta, from the Industrial collection. Inspired by polished concrete, Dekton Kreta evokes a seamless effect, making it perfect for use as a base colour to be combined with bold finishes. For the tables, the interior designer has opted for Dekton Kelya, a material inspired by dark marble which features light veins and creates a very unique atmosphere.

The Ritz-Carlton Abama is a five-star resort in Tenerife, the island of eternal spring. It is the perfect place to rest and relax while enjoying excellent guest service, in line with the philosophy of The Ritz-Carlton chain. With this purpose in mind, the renovation of one of its restaurants, “La Veranda”, was carried out in 2019.

The hotel has an extensive gastronomic offer with eight different restaurants, some of which have been awarded several Michelin stars. “La Veranda” is dedicated to breakfast and pop-up proposals. Therefore, this restaurant is equipped with large buffet counters where the food is beautifully presented and live cooking is performed.

During the modernisation project of the restaurant, led by Gregory de Clerck, all worktops were replaced with a single material: Dekton Olimpo. The result is a clear, relaxed and elegant atmosphere, in contrast to the warmth of the wood used in the dining area. Dekton Olimpo is a material from the Stonika collection inspired by Carrara marble. Its white colour with grey veins adds character and enhances the look of the restaurant.

Eine starke lokale Identität ist der Clientis Bank in Oberuzwil wichtig. Der prägnante Empfangstresen verkörpert diesen Anspruch. Mit seinen präzise geformten Facetten verbindet er die Ästhetik der nahen Appenzeller Alpen mit dem vertrauensvollen Kundengeschäft. Die hochwertige Oberfläche besteht aus ultrakompaktem Dekton von Cosentino.

Die Schweiz ist berühmt für ihre Bankenlandschaft. Rund 260 Geldinstitute sind in der Alpenrepublik beheimatet – vom Global Player bis zum lokal verwurzelten Finanzdienstleister, der, wie die Clientis Bank, kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen, Institutionen und Privatpersonen besonders kundennah versorgt. Als die Regionalbank in Oberuzwil ein neues Gebäude bezog, erhielt 85d Innenarchitektur den Auftrag, die Innenräume zu gestalten.

„Die Wände und Böden im offenen Empfangsbereich sind sehr hell, es herrscht eine warme, weiche Grundausleuchtung“, sagt Silvan Derungs, Innenarchitekt bei 85d. „Während das architektonische Gesamtkonzept sehr zurückhaltend in Punkto Formensprache und Farbe ist, bildet der Empfang einen markanten Orientierungspunkt. Die kristalline Form präsentiert den Wert und die Solidität der Bank am Fuss der nahen Berge wie dem Säntis und den Churfirsten.“

Die Hauptstadt Aserbaidschans, Baku, befindet sich in strategisch günstiger Lage auf einer kleinen Halbinsel im Kaspischen Meer. Sie ist eine historische Verbindung zwischen Ost und West, und ihr internationaler Flughafen ist der Beweis dafür. Die Sanierung von Heydar Aliyev ermöglichte dem Flughafen nicht nur mehr Flüge, sondern änderte auch sein Erscheinungsbild komplett. Heute ist diese wichtige Einrichtung für das Land ein architektonischer Maßstab, der ebenso funktional wie attraktiv ist.

Die Sanierung des Bodenbelags der Außenbereiche war eine der wichtigsten Änderungen, die die Regierungsbehörden verlangten. Sie erhofften sich ein futuristisches Erscheinungsbild, im Einklang mit den neuen architektonischen Projekten der Stadt, wie den „Flame Towers“, wo markante geometrische Formen die Aufmerksamkeit derer auf sich ziehen, die sie betrachten. Die individuellen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten des Dekton iD-Dienstes führten zu einem einzigartigen Design.

American golf course designer Kyle Philips designed Golf Club Bernardus in Cromvoirt (The Netherlands). An extraordinary prestigious project for which architect Pieter Laureijs developed the furniture in collaboration with Borek outdoor furniture. They chose the ultra-compact Dekton surface both for its attractive design, which fitted in with the aesthetic line of the project, and its high resistance outdoors.

Golf Club Bernardus, situated in the rural area of Brabant in the south of the Netherlands, is the newest golf course of The Netherlands and has the allure to become the number 1 golf court of the country. Next door to the country club a restaurant with a terrace has been realized which accommodates not only as a ‘19th hole’ for golf players, but is also open for public. The restaurant Noble Kitchen with adjacent terrace on Bernardus is being run by Michelin star chef Edwin Kats of restaurant Noble located in Den Bosch (1 Michelin star).