Reflecting values and security

“Customers can be welcomed quickly and easily at two tiered counter levels”, explains carpenter Luzio Egli. “We co-ordinated the features and measurements with 85d using a 1:1 sample, on-site, exactly to the requirements of customers and bank staff. Fixtures mounted on the cabinet provide places for customers’ personal items and handbags. In addition, it was also important to integrate electric lift tables and safes on the advisors’ side.”

For durable, high-quality and easy-care furniture, Clientis agreed to the recommendation to use Dekton by Cosentino in the colour “Galema” for the surface. Dekton consists entirely of natural minerals, which are combined in a sintering process under high pressure and heat. The UV-resistant, solid-coloured and ultra-compact material is available in sizes up to 324 x 147 cm and thicknesses from 0.4 to 2 cm.

A material designed to endure the weather

The prestigious Golf Club had high standards for the terrace, which has to convey luxury and comfort in all weather conditions. In collaboration with Borek and Cosentino golf course designer Laureijs designed a custom-made chair and tables especially for the terrace of Bernardus.

For the tabletops Dekton by Cosentino was chosen, due to the extraordinary characteristics of the material: Uv-resistance, resistant to abrasion, ice and thawing, stains and sudden differences in temperature. This makes Dekton very suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. Several tabletops were designed in different round, square and rectangular measurements. Worktops in 2 cm where made out of Dekton Trilium. This color has an industrial urban look and has been inspired by oxidized steel, which gives a rough appearance perfect fort his special location. As an extra advantage, this color consists for 80% out of recycled materials and brings an environmentally friendly choice.

Decoration made easy

"We wanted to create a beautiful, multi-functional product that is at the same time extremely easy to install" – like the Plug & Play feature of an iPhone," says Falk, who drove the expansion of a large Apple reseller before entering the premium kitchen sector. Indeed, Orea had to learn the same lesson as Steve Jobs: simple can be harder than complex. But all the effort has paid off. Shortly after its launch in 2019, “The Wall” received the highest accolade at the Red Dot Award, winning "Best of the Best" in the Product Design category.

The jury was impressed by its simple basic construction, clear design language and versatile adjustment possibilities. The base is made of a lightweight yet torsion-resistant preformed aluminium frame system. Patented rails from Orea are then added with a four-phase power supply (24 volts for safety reasons). Accessories such as shelves, LED lamps, induction charging stations or Bluetooth speakers can thus be positioned at any point facing up or down the wall.

Customised cuts to ensure visual continuity

The first visual impact is provided by the building's reception. The combination of Dekton Kelva dark stone, together with the steel and the programmable lighting, creates an overwhelming effect. This effect is intensified by cutting Dekton in large-format, which allows for visual continuity.

The reception desk, made of the same material, becomes a "sculpture". Designed and manufactured by hand, and fully cladded in Dekton, it required precise laser cutting and error-free handling. The result is a monolithic block reminiscent of materials taken from quarries in one piece.

Dekton is also used for flooring in common areas and bathrooms, in 3.2 x 1.4 metre slabs, achieving a striking effect.

Dekton iD, limitless designs

The main visual attraction of the new facilities lies in the clock embedded in the flooring of one of its central squares. Customized pieces fitted together like a puzzle and creating a high-impact visual sensation from Sirius and Danae colours.

Dekton iD service includes personalised advice from Cosentino's R&D team together with the architectural studio, with the aim of customizing Dekton slabs to create exclusive colours, unique patterns, original textures and finishes.

Colours designed to last

The toilet and changing area is one of the most frequently used areas in a country club like Tanah Merah. One of Indez Design’s major concerns was to come up with a material that would maintain the stylish and unique look of the club but at the same time, would not be damaged over time and due to ongoing use. Silestone met both the technical features of robustness, as it is scratch-resistant, and the design requirements, with two classic colours: Royal Reef and Amazon.

Royal Reef has been used for the women’s changing room and toilet and provides the complex with a bright beige tone, quite in line with the wood and warm tones used in all the other facilities.

As for the men’s changing room, it has been refurbished with Silestone in Amazon, which conveys simplicity and energy thanks to its bronze shades and a very well-balanced texture.

The ideal vein for a formal setting

Kira’s delicately veined and warm grey colour is an irresistible complement to the linear patterns that play an important role in the decor of the reception area. Giving the impression of having been carved from a single piece of natural stone, the effect across the desk as a whole represents a true exercise in minimalism and simplicity.

One South County is a prestigious avant-garde 12,840 m2 building of five floors, designed by the award-winning architects of The O’Toole Partnership (TOTP). Furthermore, the South County Business Park is in a prime location of Dublin, easily accessible from anywhere in the city as well as from other surrounding counties such as Wicklow, Kildare, Meath and Louth. The main public transport lines pass through this business park, located approximately 9 km from Dublin’s city centre.