Case Study An attractive façade for a hospital pavilion in Vancouver DYS architecture Location Vancouver, Canada Material Dekton Colour Aura15 Quantity 92 m2 Architecture / Design DYS architecture Application Ventilated façade End date 2017 Thickness 12 mm The beauty of marble to clad the façade of a hospital DYS architecture chose Dekton for the stylish façade cladding of the Leon Judah Blackmore Pavilion at Vancouver General Hospital. The renovation of the building is a tribute to Leon Judah Blackmore, a Polish immigrant who made Canada his home and flourished as a businessman and real estate developer. In memory of his passion and contribution to the community, his philanthropic foundation donated $18.4 million to the hospital after his death. Two years after that, the hospital’s Centenary Pavilion has been renovated and now bears his name as a tribute. The Vancouver-based Cosentino team collaborated on the project by supplying the Dekton Aura15 cladding material used on the façade that frames the entrance to the building. The perfect match Inspired by natural marbles such as Carrara and Calacatta, Aura15 was chosen for its elegance and technical features. Its white background crossed by grey veins blends perfectly with the grey edges of the façade and the silver signs with the name of the pavilion. The result is an elegant style that brings calm and balance to the hospital atmosphere, where Aura15 adds the sophistication of stone. For many years to come Thanks to its technical features, Dekton provides a highly durable material which requires no maintenance and is unaffected by wear and tear, UV rays, extreme temperatures and stains such as graffiti, making it ideal for the emergency entrance of this hospital, which is exposed daily to heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Therefore, although the initial specifications for the project called for marble, the ultra-compact Dekton surface was chosen for its high durability and ease of maintenance. Sustainability was also a plus when choosing it, as Dekton improves the energy efficiency of the building. Thus, Aura15 will be the face of the Leon Judah Pavilion for many years to come. Do you need help with a project? Contact our specialists for advice Do you need help with a project? Contact our specialists for advice Contact usContact us Cosentino's materials used in this project Aura15 DEKTON Order sample Related case studies An iconic restaurant brought back to life A film studio inspired by the four elements of nature Green design in the centre of Warsaw with Silestone The Orselli Lounge Bar & Restaurant The Ben hotel Alcalá de Guadaira Pavilion Art Las Palmas EMBR Ultra Lounge Ditka’s Grill L’Esquisse Hotel See all Do you want to know the possibilities of Dekton in facades? 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