Turlock Dental Care is a small family business with a big mission: to take care of and help people, whether it be their staff, patients, community members, or people in need by way of their mission trips and support. They moved into a new building on the corner of Monte Vista and Colorado in Turlock, California and remodeled it in order to service even more people.

The prestigious American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) named this project the 2022 Best Commercial Space, and it is no surprise why. The family wanted to create a feeling of calmness within the space, and Wendy Glaister of Wendy Glaister Interiors was the perfect person for the job. She carefully selected every material with this goal in mind, including Silestone countertops complemented by the interesting lighting design by Carrie Arnold.

Wendy has worked with Silestone for many years and she knew it was the perfect solution for this luxury office. She specified the iconic Silestone Calacatta Gold for the countertop on the curved reception desk and check-out area. Silestone is a beautiful, low-maintenance material that will keep its look and feel for years and years to come. Calacatta Gold is a timeless color inspired by the most beautiful natural marbles in the world.

Another selling point was Silestone’s sustainability. The material is manufactured with Hybriq and Hybriq+ Technology, composed of a premium blend of high-performance minerals and recycled materials. Additionally, Silestone is manufactured with 100% renewable electric energy, 99% recycled and reused water, and produces zero liquid discharge.

Turlock Dental Care is a family owned and operated business, and so is Cosentino. Both companies share similar values, which make this collaboration all the more special and meaningful.

Located on the beautiful Riviera Nayarit, an internationally renowned tourist destination, Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos enjoys a beachfront location. The hotel features 79 rooms and offers first-class service worthy of its 5 stars, including a luxurious infinity swimming pool, a renowned spa and an excellent restaurant run by a 2 Michelin-starred chef.

The hotel’s décor exudes an air of relaxed exclusivity through the use of light tones, organic shapes, natural materials and the power of textures used throughout. Among the materials used are Dekton and Silestone, which can be found from the walls to the floors, ceilings and even the worktops.

The hotel’s large lobby is clad in Dekton Tk06 Marmorio, one of the hotel’s flagship colours. Inspired by Travertino Navona, a natural stone quarried near Tivoli, east of Rome, its porous, light coloured striped structure gives the space an elegant, bright and lightweight character.

In fact, this colour is part of the Pietra Kode collection, which decodes ancient Italian stones to adapt them to the needs of contemporary architecture. Therefore, as with any other Dekton colour, it is very easy to clean (a damp cloth is all that is needed) and is resistant to fire, water, frost, thawing, stains, impacts, scratches…

In fact, “the durability and maintenance-free nature of the material” were two of the reasons that led architect Ricardo Elías and designers Ernesto Vela and Melín Castro to use Dekton in the hotel. Aesthetics also played a key role in the decision: “The Pietra Kode collection fits in perfectly with the hotel’s concept, especially the Marmorio colour, which is inspired by natural stone and exudes timelessness with its shades that evoke elegance and beach environments,” they say.

All these advantages led to the use of other Dekton colours in addition to Marmorio. For example, Dekton Liquid Shell, a colour born from the collaboration between Cosentino’s design team and Patternity, a London-based design studio specialising in motifs and patterns, was used on the restaurant’s breakfast island. This colour features an off-white shade with cream nuances and a change in brightness that occurs on its surface as a result of its colour pattern, which is perfectly suited to the luxurious and relaxed coastal atmosphere of the hotel.

Meanwhile, Dekton Lunar, a discreet reinterpretation of conventional cement, was used on some of the tables in one of the restaurants, while the charismatic Dekton Morpheus, with its many nuances, reflections and flashes of colour in the form of veins crossing a white surface, was used on other tables and in some architectural details of the swimming pool bar.

Last but not least, Dekton Albarium and Dekton Soke, both with the Grip+ finish (an innovative and advanced anti-slip treatment) were used on a number of floors, while other surfaces were clad in the beautiful and sober Dekton Laos.

Alongside Dekton, Silestone was another of the surfaces used for the hotel’s cladding. Specifically, the matt grey shade of Silestone Camden was used to define the space between the terrace and the planters.

This extensive use of colours and products was based not only on aesthetics, but also on the trust that the hotel’s designers placed in Cosentino. “Trust is the most important factor when relying on Cosentino. Cosentino and Grand Velas are both companies with shared visions and values and with a long-standing close relationship,” concludes the design team at Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos.

Multidisciplinary architectural firm Studio Power chose Silestone Arcilla Red, a colour from the Sunlit Days collection (a carbon neutral collection), for the freestanding island and matching floor of its office in Salford. The studio also chose Dekton Eter for the work surfaces and the front of the kitchen area.

“We went through several materials during the design process and felt that the warmth, simplicity and serenity of Silestone Arcilla Red were perfect for the studio island. We have always longed for a sculptural piece, and with Arcilla Red we have achieved it! As for Dekton Eter, it was beautifully combined with matt dark grey kitchen units to achieve a consistent, single-colour backdrop that allows the Arcilla Red piece to shine in all its splendour”, says Jyh Lee, architect at Studio Power.

Studio Power chose Silestone Arcilla Red for both the kitchen island and the floor area underneath it. The island features a thickness of 12 mm, while the floor is 20 mm. This carbon neutral material is made from 20% recycled materials and is a fully sustainable choice. This colour from the Sunlit Days collection is a deep, earthy red shade that brings warmth and a striking look to the open plan space.

Silestone’s innovative Hybriq+ technology provides a top quality hybrid surface made of minerals, quartz and recycled materials that ensures minimal maintenance and high resistance to scratches and stains, making it the perfect choice for this busy studio.

The material chosen for the work surfaces in the kitchen area was 12 mm Dekton Eter slabs, while 8 mm thickness was chosen for the fronts. Manufactured by Bolton-based Signature Splashbacks, this innovative ultra-compact surface is composed of a mixture of more than 20 minerals extracted from nature. This material is extremely resistant to scratches, stains, heat and fire, and its use in these applications is proof of its strength and versatility. Its use is suitable for residential projects on all scales, whether for kitchen or bathroom worktops, wall cladding or even façades, flooring, furniture or shower trays, to name but a few.

Just like the Sunlit Days collection by Silestone, Dekton is also a carbon neutral material that combines sustainability with safety and energy efficiency. In fact, Dekton is LEED and BREEAM certified for environmental and sustainable design, and has the highest fire resistance classification. Last but not least, Dekton Eter, a colour from the Natural collection, features a stunning background in shades of black and grey and a contemporary look that is perfect for the studio kitchen area.

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.

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, Dekton Laurent and Dekton 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 Dekton 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, Dekton 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.”

“According to the latest trends, integrated washbasins are becoming an increasingly popular choice when it comes to contemporary bathroom design. In this regard, Concept Cubicle Systems offers multiple washbasin options, including an elegant drainage system, facing front, side or centre”, explains the renowned Manchester-based Material Source Studio.

It is precisely there, in the Superloo installation, where it is possible to see some of the new models from the Sunlit Days Vanities collection, a new series of bespoke washbasins in bright trendy colours that has been developed by Concept Cubicle Systems in collaboration with Cosentino.

But, what is Superloo? Developed by Concept Cubicle Systems, Superloo is a self-contained, single-occupancy toilet cubicle that include a toilet, hand-washing and hand-drying facilities. In addition to their striking colours and sleek, modern design, these bathrooms stand out for offering maximum privacy to users in a gender-neutral environment, making them perfect for commercial environments.

Cala Blue, Posidonia Green and Arcilla Red, three Mediterranean-inspired colours of the Sunlit Days by Silestone collection, are the stars of the Superloo washbasins. This Cosentino series is a first carbon neutral collection.

Sustainability is achieved by manufacturing Sunlit Days surfaces with 100% renewable energy and 99% reused water. In addition to this, Cosentino offsets any additional emissions through various UN-backed voluntary offset projects.

Furthermore, the Sunlit Collection is manufactured with Hybriq+ technology, which blends premium minerals and recycled glass to create deeper colours, textures and finishes. Each slab uses a minimum of 20% recycled materials, ensuring that the Sunlit Days collection is a truly environmentally friendly solution.

Claire Long, interior designer at Concept Cublicle Systems, fell in love with this collection, whose description reads as follows: “Sunlit Days is a journey through light and colour, with a fresh style and Mediterranean tones, inspired by human values and simple and profound ways of living”.

She says: “The rich mineral tones of nature have an impact on the colour selection of the new Sunlit Days collection: Arcilla Red, a striking yet soft earthy red that evokes a warm and welcoming feel. Cala Blue, an elegant and plain blue colour, beautifully soothing and connects us to the earth. And Posidonia Green, exuberant and cheerful; its fresh tone conveys a sense of well-being”, she explains.

‘It would be very difficult to choose a particular distinctive feature of Saint Jordi: it is a really special project, designed in detail and with unique characteristics,’ admit María del Pilar and María Andrea Egea, the sister-architect duo in charge of this residential development in the Villa Belgrano neighbourhood, Argentina. ‘The environment, the chance to live surrounded by nature, the design, the quality, the technology... there are so many elements in this project where we have put so much effort and dedication.’

According to the Egea sisters, the main aim of Saint Jordi was to create a ‘lifestyle’ that would allow the new inhabitants to live their daily lives in spaces fully connected to the green outdoors, with all the comforts offered by the latest innovations.

‘Saint Jordi is synonymous with sophistication, elegance, quality and technology. That is why we went for Dekton and Silestone: Cosentino materials convey the essence of the project. We also like how versatile and aesthetically pleasing they are,’ the professionals summarise.

So much so that the Egea sisters have used Cosentino surfaces for countless applications in Saint Jordi: floor and wall cladding, kitchen and bathroom worktops, etc.

The flooring in the common areas of the show flat is made from a Cosentino surface. More specifically, Dekton Keon has been used, a light and bright colour that gives a natural look to modern environments such as this one. The same floor also runs along the terrace, in this case, featuring Grip+, a non-slip treatment that prevents falling and slipping.

For the kitchen worktop and front, with its clean lines and right angles, Silestone Blanco Norte has been chosen, a cold, neutral tone inspired by the blizzard of the polar air, in the whitest of winters.

The dining table is also made from a Cosentino surface, in this case in a stylish and bright colour.

Three separate bathrooms have also been designed for the show flat, each with a similar clean, contemporary style. In the first bathroom, which includes a shower, Silestone Stellar Blanco has been used for the countertop, a textured neutral tone with a high gloss finish.

Secondly, in the cubic and sculptural bathroom, we can find a Silestone Lyra washbasin. With a wide range of grey, brown and beige tones on a white background reminiscent of the moon’s surface, this square piece is placed on a flawless and shiny Tebas Black countertop, free of impurities and veins.

In the third bathroom, the largest and most sophisticated, the floor is made from Dekton Kairos, which, with its fine pale grey veins on a luminous background, resembles one of the whitest marbles on the market, statuary marble. This is combined in a very innovative way with a Dekton Kelya plinth, inspired by dark marble with light veins and perfect for creating the most special atmospheres.

As in the previous case, the countertop is also in Silestone Tebas Black, with built-in washbasin. Finally, the front is clad in Silestone Blanco Norte, which offers an interesting match with the tone selected for the kitchen.

In the other spaces of Saint Jordi, Cosentino surfaces have also been widely used by the architects, for example for the floor and wall cladding in the common areas and the lifts. But not only there: ‘In the multi-purpose social area we chose Silestone Arcilla Red, a colour that allowed us to add a touch of originality and contemporaneity to this space,’ continue the architects of the project, referring to one of the most fashionable tones of the season.

‘Saint Jordi is a landmark project: it marks a milestone in the development of this type of residential complex in the city. It has unique features that will be very difficult to replicate, both in human and material terms. It is an unprecedented undertaking,’ conclude the Egea sisters. In the context of this unparalleled work, the architects stand out: ‘The functionality, durability, quality and technology of Dekton and Silestone is what makes them the best to offer our customers.’