Case Study
New headquarters for the Isabel Alonso haulage company in Bonares (Huelva): a tribute to innovation in design and materials
Activa Arquitectos
Location
Bonares, Huelva (Spain)
Material
Dekton | Silestone | Scalea
Aplication
Flooring, staircase, façade, bathrooms, showers, worktops, wall cladding
End date
2023
Architecture/Design
Maricruz Alonso Alastrué and Luis Durbán García, from Activa Arquitectos
Color
Micron, Halo, Lunar, Blaze, Kelya, Glacier, Olimpo, Helena | Ethereal Haze, Ethereal Noctis, White Zeus, Eternal D’or, Eternal Noir | Patagonia
Quantity
1,800 m2
Photography
Alberto Rojas
Isabel Alonso, a leading freight transport company, recently unveiled its new headquarters in Bonares, Huelva. This facility is not only a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence and expansion, but also a remarkable example of innovation in design and materials. The new headquarters, with its contemporary architectural design, embodies the company’s core values: avant-garde, customer satisfaction, quality and transparency. These principles are brought to life through the use of a variety of Cosentino materials, such as Dekton ultra-compact stone and Silestone, a hybrid surface made from minerals and recycled materials.
The façade of the headquarters clearly demonstrates the versatility of these materials in terms of application. The ventilated façade, made predominantly of Dekton Halo, matches the aesthetics of the security booth at the company’s headquarters. In addition, six decorative iron columns clad in Dekton Micron have been introduced, adding a touch of elegance and underlining Isabel Alonso’s commitment to aesthetics and quality.
A wide range of Cosentino materials with a variety of applications and finishes, also for interior use
The interior of the headquarters has also been transformed with the integration of Cosentino materials. Specifically, the Dekton Halo curtain wall cladding has been used throughout the office area, seamlessly extending into the stairs and the lift’s floor, all in one piece. The access staircase to the facilities combines elegance and functionality, using Dekton Lunar with a Grip+ finish and mitred edges.
In the office area, a Dekton Blaze XGloss floor is paired with a decorative natural stone wall featuring two full slabs of exotic Patagonia. In particular, the bathrooms in this area showcase Cosentino’s material diversity, with floors and walls in Dekton Kelya, washbasins in Silestone White Zeus and a private bathroom in Ethereal Haze. The vertical placement of the materials, from floor to ceiling, creates a striking visual effect.
The areas adjacent to the logistics warehouse were finished with Dekton Lunar, where two bathrooms, an office and a staircase leading to the rest area are all floored with Dekton Lunar.
Isabel Alonso’s new headquarters in Bonares is a true testament to the company’s commitment to excellence in design and quality. More than just an operational centre, the building that houses it is an architectural masterpiece that embodies the company’s values through its choice of materials.
The upper floor is an area dedicated to the four-bedroom apartments. The lounge area exudes sophistication with Dekton Glacier flooring. The bathrooms in each bedroom have an individual style, using a variety of materials from Silestone Eternal D’or to Dekton Helena, Silestone Ethereal Noctis and Silestone Eternal Noir in Suede finish. These choices are not only based on aesthetics, but also on durability and resistance, which are essential for areas of heavy use.