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CTOP introduces Ash Studio

L'art de la décoration intérieure durable: l'histoire de la réussite d'Ash Studio

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Le parcours de Sophie Andries

La vision de Sophie Andries en tant qu'architecte d'intérieur va au-delà de l'aspect purement visuel. En tant que force motrice d'Ash Studio, elle combine expertise technique et vision esthétique. Après avoir étudié à l'école supérieure Sint-Lucas de Gand, elle s'est retrouvée dans un bureau de dessin, où elle a acquis une expertise en tant que dessinateur technique. Son parcours l'a menée du statut de dessinateur à celui de calculatrice, puis, il y a quatre ans, à celui d'indépendante. Avec son mari, ingénieur en structures, elle travaille sur des projets d'avenir en vue d'unir ses forces dans Ash Studio.

La vision et la méthode de travail d'Ash Studio

Tout a commencé avec un nouveau projet de construction à Saint-Nicolas. En travaillant en étroite collaboration avec le client, Sophie a découvert son don pour comprendre les clients et transformer leurs désirs esthétiques en conceptions fonctionnelles. Elle explique : "Je sens toujours très vite où les gens veulent aller, à quoi ils se heurtent et ont besoin de mon aide. Le résultat final doit être non seulement beau, mais aussi convivial et en phase avec leur mode de vie. Le style de vie du client est un aspect crucial de mon plan d'aménagement intérieur.

L'approche de Sophie en matière de décoration d'intérieur se distingue par l'importance qu'elle accorde aux aspects techniques, à la planification et à la durabilité. Elle insiste sur l'importance d'une bonne base, en combinant son expertise technique en tant que reporter à l'EPB avec l'architecture d'intérieur. En partant des plans de construction et d'une connaissance approfondie du mode de vie, elle crée des espaces adaptés aux besoins du client.

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Le premier project de Ash Studio, Krekel

Récemment, elle a alterné de plus en plus entre les projets résidentiels et les projets B2B. La transformation d'un espace vide en un bureau haut de gamme en un peu plus de trois mois a marqué un tournant dans ce domaine. Ce projet B2B exigeant a nécessité une étroite collaboration avec l'architecte Charlotte Pieters et une grande précision dans le choix des matériaux. Ici, dans la cuisine, Sophie a choisi un plan de travail Cosentino Dekton Lunar dans une couleur identique à celle du revêtement en microciment. La correspondance exacte des couleurs a été possible grâce à la large sélection d'échantillons fournis par Cosentino, qui ont été testés à la lumière du jour afin d'assurer une transition transparente. 

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La durabilité comme fil conducteur

La collaboration avec Cosentino n'a pas été un événement ponctuel ; Sophie s'est engagée en faveur du développement durable et le fait savoir depuis l'aménagement intérieur jusqu'à la sélection des matériaux. L'engagement à long terme de Cosentino en faveur de la neutralisation des émissions de CO2, des énergies renouvelables et du recyclage en fait un partenaire logique : "Cosentino est vraiment à l'avant-garde en matière de plans de travail. La durabilité est un facteur important dans ma pratique ; à la fois la durée, c'est-à-dire la durée du projet, et la durabilité du processus lui-même. Dekton et Silestone en sont de parfaits exemples", explique Sophie. 

Elle utilise régulièrement les produits Cosentino dans les cuisines et les salles de bains. Lors du processus de sélection, la serviabilité de l'équipe Cosentino et la disponibilité de ses échantillons constituent également un atout majeur.

Un regard vers l'avenir

Pour ce qui est de l'avenir, le succès des commandes précédentes a mis Ash Studio sous les feux de la rampe, avec de nouveaux projets B2B en cours de développement. En termes d'esthétique, elle constate une évolution vers des matériaux plus froids, des couleurs métalliques, du plexiglas et des éléments naturels, bien qu'elle ne veuille certainement pas trop s'appuyer sur ces tendances elle-même, l'accent étant mis sur des designs intemporels qui correspondent au style de vie et aux goûts uniques de ses clients.

Avec une profonde compréhension de ses clients, des prouesses techniques et une forte orientation vers la durabilité, Ash Studio est un nom à suivre dans le monde de la décoration d'intérieur !

Photos Anneleen Jegers

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{{A historic 1930s villa brought back to life}}

Case Study

A historic 1930s villa brought back to life

Tasarimca Design Office

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Lieu

Westport, Connecticut, USA

Matériau

Silestone

Couleur

Blanco Zeus, Polished finish

Quantité

30 m2

Architecture/Design

Tasarimca Design Office

Application

Bathroom and kitchen worktops.

Date de fin

2020

Épaisseurs

30 mm

The refurbishment that made this historic house in Connecticut contemporary

Built in 1931 by Dr. Richard Spector, this 600 square metre villa was brought back to life after renovation by Burçin Dinler, from Tasarimca Design Office. On a 1.2 hectare site in Connecticut, United States, this renovated mansion has been converted into a welcoming, contemporary and harmonious space.

The refurbishment process of Westport Villa took about a year. The interior design concept of this project has focused on enhancing the brightness of the spaces with a contemporary style based on the use of quality materials. These include Cosentino cladding, which was used for the bathroom and kitchen worktops.

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Built in 1931 by Dr. Richard Spector, this 600 square metre villa was brought back to life after renovation by Burçin Dinler, from Tasarimca Design Office. On a 1.2 hectare site in Connecticut, United States, this renovated mansion has been converted into a welcoming, contemporary and harmonious space.

A balanced colour range

All floors in the house are laid with white oak, except for the wet areas, the patios and the multimedia areas in the common area. This, together with the use of white predominantly on the walls and ceilings, makes the rooms look more spacious and enhances the large amount of natural light that the interiors receive through the large windows. In keeping with this range of neutral and light tones, the design team decided to use Silestone for the worktops. In particular, they opted for the Blanco Zeus colour in a polished finish. Its bright but restrained white colour blends perfectly with the modern lines of the interior design of the entire house. This material has been combined with dark furniture on the kitchen island and in one of the bathrooms, creating a very contemporary contrast.

Durable and sustainable

Among the reasons for the decision to use Silestone in this project, the architect highlights ‘its visual aesthetic integrity along with durability and hygiene factors’. The material is ideal for worktops as it is easy to clean and resistant to stains and dirt. ‘As part of this project, which has a modern and contemporary concept, the added value of Cosentino products was of paramount importance,’ he continues. Furthermore, the surfaces are in line with another key feature of the refurbishment project: sustainability. The whole project was intended to maintain a sustainable and integrated concept in the landscape. This also applies to the guesthouse, which was restored to blend in with the main house.

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‘We chose Silestone for its visual aesthetic integrity along with durability and hygiene factors’.

Burçin Dinler

Tasarimca Design Office

Matériaux Cosentino utilisés dans ce projet

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Blanco Zeus

Silestone

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Aguas férreas

Case Study

A distinctive façade for a residential building in Lugo

Dmanan Viviendas SAU

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Lieu

Lugo, Spain

Matériau

Silestone I Dekton

Date de fin

2021

Architecture/Design

Architects: Patricia Montes, Antonio Rodríguez García, Carmen Boedo Blanco (Aringal SL). Engineer: Juan Leira González (Aringal SL). Project team: Juan Leira González (BREEAM Consultant, Engineering), Antonio Cunha Mera (CEO of Aringal SL), Salomé Losada Pérez (Technical architect), Gabriel Fuentes Ricoy (BREEAM Consultant). Collaborators: María Jesús Cigüenza (Drafting), Zatón Diseñadores (infographics and virtual reality). Construction company: A Valiño Narón SL. Façade: Marmolería José Rey.

Application

Ventilated façade, Worktops

Couleur

Silestone White Storm, Miami Vena, Eternal Marquina, Noka, Royal Reef, Marengo | DEKTON Edora, Entzo, Kairos, Laos

Quantité

2,949 m2

Épaisseurs

DEKTON Edora 8 mm

Design with character

This eight storey building, whose façade stands out in the landscape, is situated in the residential neighbourhood Aguas Férreas, in Lugo (Spain). For its design, “one of the basic premises of the developer, Dmanán Viviendas, was to design and execute an environmentally friendly building with an appearance that would stand out from its surroundings”, explains architect Patricia Montes from Aringal SL, the architecture and engineering firm in charge of the project. Therefore, from the very beginning of the project, Aringal’s work focused on combining the client’s objectives with the philosophy of its own company, which is very committed to incorporating sustainability into its projects.

The majestic appearance of the façades and their clean design gives this building a unique character. “The straight forms, terraces, window openings and materials used are its unique features”, says architect Patricia Montes. Two materials were combined in the façades of this building, creating a play of textures: Dekton Edora, a light grey shade with a minimalist look, and Corten steel.

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The perfect match

“Dekton and Corten steel, a material whose colour changes continuously throughout the oxidation process due to the effect of light and atmospheric conditions, are combined in the façades, giving the building the distinctive final appearance sought by the planners“, says Montes. Both materials form a perfect combination in compliance with the Guía de Colores y Materiales de Galicia (Guide of colours and materials of Galicia). “In this way, they contribute to the proper integration of the building into the landscape and to a better quality of public space”. Dekton’s properties are also perfect to go hand in hand with Corten steel, a material that forms a surface oxide layer that could stain the materials used on the façade. “Something that does not happen with Dekton thanks to its zero porosity, a result of a sintering and ultra-compaction process exclusive to Cosentino”, says Montes.

Stylish shapes

According to the studio, orientation, views and location were decisive in the design of this unique building which houses a total of 32 flats. “The sunlight and the wide, clear views to the south-east determined the location of the building’s rooms, with the main rooms facing southeast and the sleeping areas facing north-west, opening onto the common space that gives access to the dwellings”. The south-east façade, with large terraces framed by Corten steel volumes running along the façade as an extension of the main rooms of the flats, opens up to the clear views of the valley. Meanwhile, the window openings on the north-west façade, also framed in Corten steel, are designed to optimise the capture of natural light.

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“Dekton and Corten steel, a material whose colour changes continuously throughout the oxidation process, are combined in the façades, giving the building a distinctive final appearance”.
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Aringal SL

A commitment to sustainability

The projects of this architecture firm are characterised by pursuing maximum sustainability and opting for Breeam certification with the aim of reducing the environmental impact on the surroundings. To this end, they apply passive design strategies, minimising the use of resources such as energy or water, and opting for the use of materials with a low environmental impact. “In this sense, the use of Dekton ensures thermal comfort thanks to its technical properties. It is also a material with a low level of VOCs and has an environmental product declaration (EPD)”, concludes Montes.

Matériaux Cosentino utilisés dans ce projet

white_storm_close_up

White Storm

Silestone
MVN-detail-1

Miami Vena

Silestone
Eternal-Marquina-1

Eternal Marquina

Silestone
Royal-Reef

Royal Reef

Silestone
MARENGO-1

Marengo

Silestone
Entzo-Detalle

Entzo

DEKTON

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8X on the Park

Case Study

Residential luxury in dialogue with the urban fabric

Andrew Emmerson and Joey Stevens, GBL Architects

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Lieu

Vancouver, Canada

Matériau

DEKTON

Couleur

Halo

Quantité

557 m2

Architecture/Design

Andrew Emmerson and Joey Stevens, GBL Architects

Application

Ventilated façade fixed with Keil anchors

Date de fin

2021

Épaisseurs

12 mm

A bright, contemporary façade

In dialogue with the surrounding traditional architecture, rich in masonry façades, the luxury residential building ‘8X On The Park’ literally shines with its glass façade and the off-white colour of Dekton Halo. Located in the northeast of Emery Barnes Park in Vancouver, it is a symbol of the city’s luxurious and exclusive lifestyle. Not only for its design, by GBL Architects, but also for its interior design and complete facilities.

According to Joey Stevens, from GBL Architects, ‘Dekton was chosen primarily to establish a contextual dialogue with the adjoining building, using the heritage masonry, but giving it a more contemporary expression. Durability was also an important factor for the developer’. Thus, the grey shades on off-white Dekton Halo provide a soft and shiny tone like the reflection of a crystal. It is the perfect counterpart to the protruding windows, glass balconies and ‘X’ shapes that give the building its name.

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Lasting and timeless beauty

The visual appeal of the material is not the only reason why GBL Architects and Brenhill Developments, the project developer, opted for Dekton. Its technical features also helped to make the right choice. This is shown by the format, weight and thickness of large Dekton panels, which make it the perfect material for ventilated façades. Furthermore, its high reflection coefficient, non-combustible properties and resistance to UV rays as well as freezing and thawing are exactly what this elegant façade needed. All this makes it an ideal material to withstand harsh weather conditions in both winter and summer without losing its properties or colour. As a result, the façade has a shiny surface on which the sun’s own reflection enhances its unforgettable beauty.

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Noli Studios

Case Study

Luxury co-living in vibrant Helsinki

By dSign

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Lieu

Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki, Finland

Matériau

Silestone

Couleur

Blanco Orion | Merope

Quantité

263 kitchens worktops for studios, plus communal kitchen worktops

Architecture/Design

dSign Vertti Kivi & Co

Application

Studio kitchen worktops | Communal kitchen worktops

Date de fin

2021

The first co-living project in Helsinki

Noli Studios is the first co-living project developed by NREP (Nordic Real Estate Partners) in the historic neighbourhood of Katajanokka, in Helsinki. For this first project, NREP wanted the best partners and therefore entrusted the renovation and interior design to dSign Vertti Kivi & Co, a company with extensive experience in office, restaurant and hotel projects.

The project involved a change of use of a 1940’s office building. Work began at the end of 2016 and was completed three years later, in October 2019. A total of 263 studios of between 18 and 24 m2 were built, with a total built-up area of 12,000m2. In short, a project of significant scale that needed to “do well” in order to be replicated in other Helsinki neighbourhoods. Indeed, NREP opened a second co-living in November 2020 and expects to expand to a further ten new hotels in the next five years.

The renovation process was not without its challenges. For the renovation of the façade, the dSign team was forced to completely remove the old brick façade, even out the different floor heights and level the original concrete pillars. For three years, architects, contractors, site managers and even the Finnish Heritage Agency made a huge effort to meet the deadlines.

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Silestone & Noli Studios: a successful partnership

Of all the suppliers involved in the project, Cosentino played a key role in supplying the kitchen worktops for the 263 studios and common areas. Given its high brand recognition in the Nordic countries and its extraordinary performance in semi-public spaces, Silestone emerged as the best choice.

Silestone Blanco Orion, an off-white surface with small, grey veins that create a feeling of cleanliness and spaciousness, was the chosen finish for the studio kitchens.

On the other hand, Silestone Merope was the choice for the communal kitchens. With this black finish, the aim was to create the opposite effect: a more welcoming and cosy atmosphere in the large and impersonal communal kitchens.

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“Guests at Noli Studios have access to communal kitchens fitted with Silestone Merope worktops, which provide a welcoming yet luxurious look”
dSign team

dSign team

A new concept backed by Cosentino materials

Noli Studios is a new accommodation concept (co-living) that responds to the new ways of working: employees for 2-3 month projects, expats, managers travelling to the head quarters, etc. It offers the comfort of a home and the services of a hotel at a reasonable price: cleaning, laundry, restaurant, gym, sauna...

Cosentino has been and will be the trusted partner of NREP and dSign for this and future co-living projects in Finland.

Matériaux Cosentino utilisés dans ce projet

Merope

Merope

Silestone
Blanco-Orion

Blanco Orion

Silestone

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Voulez-vous connaître les possibilités de Dekton pour réaliser des façades ?

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TR House

Case Study

Large format Dekton slabs to combine aluminium and glass on a façade

By RS Arquitectura

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Lieu

Sant Julià de Vilatorta, Barcelona, Spain

Matériau

DEKTON

Couleur

Blanc Concrete

Quantité

350 m2

Architecture/Design

RS Arquitectura

Application

Glued façade

Date de fin

2021

Épaisseurs

8 mm

Blanc Concrete to blend the house into its surroundings

The RS Arquitectura studio is the mastermind behind this impressive single family home located in Sant Julià de Vilatorta, in the province of Barcelona (Spain). The creators of this project, which was successfully completed in August 2020, explain the creative concept and the challenges they faced.

The house is located in a prestigious area of natural beauty that RS Arquitectura wanted to highlight from the beginning of the project. For this purpose, the studio planned an L-shaped volume with pure and simple lines, which opens onto the garden and views, maintaining the necessary privacy and intimacy. The house has three levels, perfectly connected with each other, creating a seamless connection between the interior and exterior spaces.

The façade features three different claddings: Dekton is used as the main cladding, bringing elegance and subtlety to the space; then there is aluminium on the lower parts of the façade; finally, glass makes it possible to achieve this connection between the interior and exterior.

The finish chosen was Dekton Blanc Concrete. It is a material from the Tech Collection, reminiscent of concrete, which features small grey and beige veins on a white background. Its availability in large format slabs of 320 cm make it a perfect choice for a façade.

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A non-porous material to withstand humid climates

Dekton was used as the main cladding of the house. It was installed using a cladding system with mechanical fasteners and adhesive cement. In addition to its unquestionable beauty, when it came to choosing this finish, the peace of mind of working with a material of great quality and purity and with the backing of a highly professional company was paramount.

Cosentino provided RS Arquitectura with technical advice throughout the entire construction process on a number of aspects such as the cutting and how to make the most of each slab without compromising on design. Cosentino also collaborated in the design of the façade, the training of the personnel in charge of installing it and the monitoring of the entire project to ensure that there were no problems.

In terms of product features, in addition to the extraordinary size of the slabs, RS Arquitectura highly appreciated Dekton's zero porosity. In humid climates with large temperature contrasts, such as Sant Julià de Vilatorta, a non-porous material is the best guarantee that it will age well.

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“We considered the possibility of using natural stone, specifically travertine, but we ruled it out because of its high price and porosity compared to Dekton, which also allowed us to work with larger pieces”
RS Arquitectura

RS Arquitectura

Matériaux Cosentino utilisés dans ce projet

Blanc-Concrete-Dekton-1

Blanc Concrete

DEKTON

Projets phares connexes

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Voulez-vous connaître les possibilités de Dekton pour réaliser des façades ?

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Cork Residential

Case Study

A Dekton Kira façade to withstand the Irish weather

Michael O’Brien

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Lieu

Cork, Ireland

Application

Glued façade

Matériau

DEKTON

Couleur

Kira

Monteur

Michael O’Brien

Épaisseurs

1,2 cm

Date de fin

2020

An impressive façade made of five materials

This spectacular home in the heart of Cork was completed in 2020 The designer, Michael O’Brien, wanted to do something different on the façade and Dekton immediately came to mind. Michael had discovered Dekton in the showroom of Hickey Granite. When he first saw it, he was impressed with the size of the slabs and the material’s resistance to external factors such as ultra-violet rays, freezing and scratching.

Dekton Kira was fitted on the front façade of the home and on the side walls, which are highly exposed to unfavourable weather conditions. It was also used to frame the windows of the barbecue area (ground floor) in a more aesthetically pleasing way.

The uniqueness of the Ballycotton house lies in the five elements of its façade: Dekton, natural stone, plaster, zinc and wood. The combination of textures works perfectly in both visual and functional terms. The materials used are low maintenance and ideal for a house situated on a cliff top and exposed to Irish weather conditions.

Dekton Kira: the perfect combination with stone

Once Dekton had been selected, the next step was to choose the most suitable colour from an infinite number of options. Michael opted for the Kira colour because it best matched the stone. To do this, he ordered several samples from Cosentino and fitted them, along with the other materials, in the right place and exposed to the light they were to receive. He fell in love with Kira’s small grey veining and texture.

As for the cutting of Dekton Kira, although the original idea was to use it in a large seamless format, in the end O’Brien preferred to cut it into long pieces of different widths. By doing so, the façade achieves a visual effect of greater height.

In this home, twelve 12mm thick slabs were used to clad an area of 100m2. The slabs were ‘glued’ directly onto an existing façade, which precluded the use of other more efficient systems, such as a ventilated façade, but significantly reduced the cost.

The use of five materials, the irregular cutting and its installation with adhesive are the special features of this unusual façade. Without a doubt, the façade is the best introduction to this impressive home perched on the cliffs of Cork.

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"I had seen Dekton in Hickey’s showroom and was impressed with the size of the slabs and their beauty"
Michael O’Brien

Michael O’Brien

Monteur

Matériaux Cosentino utilisés dans ce projet

Projets phares connexes

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Voulez-vous connaître les possibilités de Dekton pour réaliser des façades ?

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White Residential Lobby

Cosentino Case Study

Dekton in white tones, captivating nuances for this residential lobby

Shiri Levy

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Lieu

Kiryat Motzkin, Haifa, Israel

Date de fin

2020

Matériau

DEKTON

Couleur

Aura15 | Zenith

Architect / Design

Shiri Levy

Application

Revêtement de sol et mural

Épaisseurs

8 mm for the flooring and 4 mm for the wall cladding

Love at first sight

Although the White House residential lobby was fully completed in March 2020, the creative process had been brewing in the mind of its designer, Shiri Levy, for many months. It all started during a visit to Cosentino's headquarters in Almeria. Levy was invited to see the latest product innovations and their countless applications. The designer was so fascinated by Dekton that, as soon as she returned to Israel, she decided to return to Cosentino's factories in Almeria, but this time accompanied by her site manager. On this second visit, they chose the finishes and quantities needed for the execution of the project.

As it could not be otherwise, two different shades of white were used in the White House: Dekton Aura, with strong grey veining and featuring a fold out design; and Dekton Zenith, a solid Nordic white, with no veining or texture. Classicism and modernity go hand in hand to create an elegant and imposing lobby.

In this way, the designer succeeded in responding to the project brief: to create an impressive and timeless space that combines innovation and elegance.

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Inspired by Italian Carrara marble

Planning the White House lobby was not without its complications. Levy specifically refers to the difficulty in coordinating the different systems that are mandatory in public spaces, as well as the cutting of the slabs into triangular shapes. This required a series of technical simulations in collaboration with the Cosentino team in Spain to reduce material waste.

Beyond the technical challenges, the designer speaks enthusiastically about her source of inspiration. For Levy, the Italian region of Tuscany and Carrara marble represent the pinnacle of elegance and good taste, both of which are present in this lobby. Dekton allows the design of large-scale public spaces, achieving that complex balance between functionality and beauty.

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“The collaboration with Cosentino's factory team in Spain was very professional. They provided continuous support until the very last moment”
Shiri Levy

Shiri Levy

Architecte d’intérieur

Matériaux Cosentino utilisés dans ce projet

Case studies connexes

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Voulez-vous connaître les possibilités de Dekton pour réaliser des façades ?

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Union Wharf

Cosentino Flagship Project

Union wharf: Dekton façade chosen for first UK building of its kind designed solely for families

By Assael Architects & HTA Architects

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Lieu

Greenwich, London

Matériau

DEKTON

Couleur

Halo

Quantité

3000 m2

Architect / Designer

Assael Architects & HTA Architects

Application

Ventilated Façade, flooring, worktops, external cladding and staircase

Épaisseurs

12 mm

Installateur

Conneely Facades

A home to enjoy what matters most

The avant-garde ultra-compact surface Dekton has been specified as the façade of a multi award-winning residential build in the heart of London. Two 23-storey tower blocks in Greenwich, the Union Wharf Creekside Buildings have created 249 homes to rent in south London. One of the tallest modular buildings in the UK, the project was the first in the country to cater solely and specifically for families, with buggy storage, acoustic noise insulation and an on-site nursery for parents with young children.

Involved from inception to completion, Cosentino worked closely with architects Assael and HTA over five years to help deliver the best design and finish. 3,000m2 of Dekton was specified for both towers in the Union Wharf development, adorning the top penthouse level and down two sides of both buildings. Developers, Essential Living, utilised Dekton in a large redevelopment project, Vantage Point Archway Tower back in 2017, making this an easy decision for subsequent projects.

Dekton facades, sustainable and designed to last

With high rise façades being one of the key news topics in the UK, the imitable benefits of Cosentino's Dekton material, including safety, sustainability and energy efficiency, are all paramount considerations, especially within living quarters. Boasting LEED and BREEAM certifications in environmental and sustainable design, as well as the highest classification in terms of fire resistance: A2 s0 d1 for 12 mm, Dekton’s durability, ease of installation, consistency in colour and thickness as well as high scratch resistance and low porosity makes it the ideal surface for façades.

Dekton also offers high resistance to ultraviolet rays, frost and thawing, as well as colour stability and high stain resistance, which results in it being an ideal material for use on exterior ventilated façades. Cosentino’s National Façade Manager, Simon Hope comments "This project demonstrates both a practical and aesthetically pleasing façade, which integrates with the window layout while complementing the innovative location. The result is a striking finish utilising a product that benefits from strong eco credentials and cutting-edge technology - all helping to meet the client's brief."

In addition, carbon neutrality has been achieved for the entire life cycle of Dekton, from the extraction of the raw material and the calculation of the direct and indirect emissions from its production cycle (and those derived from its use), to the end of the product’s life. This milestone is a result of the strong measures taken by Cosentino to achieve greater efficiency in terms of energy, consumption of resources, use of renewable electricity and sustainable mobility policies.

"Dekton benefits from strong eco credentials and cutting-edge technology - all helping to meet the client's brief"
Simon Hope

Simon Hope

Cosentino’s National Façade Manager

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Numéro d'image 265 de la section actuelle de Union Wharf de Cosentino France

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