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Salboy Manchester

Case Study

A sleek design for a luxury housing developer

Studio Power

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Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Material

DEKTON

Color

Danae

Quantity

150 m2

Architecture / Design

Studio Power

Application

Interior cladding, stairs and furniture.

End date

2021

Thickness

8 mm, 12 mm, 20 mm

A design that reflects quality and sustainability

Natural colours and a very contemporary design renew the aesthetics of the new showroom of Salboy, a property development company based in Salford, UK. In this way the project by Studio Power has achieved an image in keeping with the success of this company, which has delivered more than 2,400 homes across the UK and focuses on the development of high quality residential accommodation. Domis Construction helped bring the project to life from conception to construction, while Granite Tops UK was the manufacturer.

The multidisciplinary architecture studio chose Dekton by Cosentino surfaces for this project, not only because of their natural appearance, but also because of their durability and zero carbon footprint throughout their life cycle, thus contributing to an environment focused on sustainability.

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Light and a sense of movement

Among the wide range of available designs, the team of architects chose Dekton Danae to bring the spaces to life. This colour, which is part of Dekton Natural Collection, plays with different shades of beige to create a sandy toned surface that reflects light and captures movement. It was supplied in different thicknesses for use as interior cladding, stairs and furniture. The 20 mm thickness was used for the stairs, while 12 mm surfaces were used for the reception counter and 8 mm for the cladding of walls, columns and planters. “Danae was the perfect shade for this project. We were impressed with the versatility of the different thicknesses. Danae can achieve really sharp details, such as in the planters and stairs, and its strength and durability are ideal for this application”, says Sam Power, Director of Studio Power.

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“Danae was the perfect shade for this project. We were impressed with the versatility of the different thicknesses. Danae can achieve really sharp details, such as in the planters and stairs, and its strength and durability are ideal for this application”.
Sam Power

Sam Power

Director of Studio Power

A durable material

It is precisely the technical advantages offered by Dekton that make it the perfect material for this type of application in spaces where high traffic is expected and where durability is required. Dekton is highly resistant to scratches, stains, fire and heat. It is therefore perfect for commercial and residential projects involving stair surfaces, cladding, flooring and furniture, which will stay as good as new for a long time.

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Maison Ronald

Case Study

A welcoming space at the Ronald McDonald Foundation

Lejamtel, Saint-Lô

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Location

PARIS

Material

DEKTON

Color

Sirius

Quantity

269 sq. ft.

Architecture / Design

Lejamtel, Saint-Lô

Application

Only Countertops

End date

2019

Thickness

12 mm

A home for families of hospitalised children

To support and care for the families of hospitalised children, the Ronald McDonald Foundation, established in 1994, has provided parents with warm, welcoming homes in the vicinity of hospitals. In France alone more than 57,000 families have stayed in the ten homes run by the Foundation. Cosentino has donated material and equipped the kitchen of one of these homes, located in Paris, near the Robert-Debré hospital. This is Cosentino’s small part to help build a welcoming space that allows hospitalised children to be close to their families, thus maintaining an emotional balance that is crucial for their healing.

The Nouvelle Maison house in Paris was built two years ago next to the second leading children’s hospital in Europe, and welcomes families of children from all over the world. Families have free access to the building and have a separate bedroom at their disposal. The kitchen is a common area open 24 hours a day for parents’ use. Here they can relax, socialise with other families and recharge their batteries away from the hospital environment.

Warm and functional design

Fabricator Adequate shaped the plans designed by Saint-Lô-based kitchen design studio Lejamtel, who chose Dekton Sirius to equip the kitchen of this house. Specifically, 25 square metres of Dekton Sirius were used for the countertops. This black shade adds depth to the atmosphere thanks to its textured appearance and greenish hues. It is the perfect contrast to the palette of light tones used in the furniture, flooring and walls.

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For many years to come

In addition to its modern and refined design, Dekton has the ideal technical features for use in this high traffic kitchen. It is easy to clean and resistant to heat, stains and scratches, making it the perfect solution for a communal kitchen. Furthermore, its easy maintenance makes it a material with great durability, keeping it looking as good as new.

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Doing our bit

As in other projects, the Ronald McDonald Foundation and its partners, as well as Cosentino through its donation of products, have the role of accompanying and supporting all these families who are going through a difficult time. All funding comes from donations. “All these drops of water create oceans and make it possible to finance, build and run these homes”, says Franck Pérez, Director of the Maison Ronald McDonald Paris. “Having such a beautiful kitchen with such large spaces and countertops will create memorable evenings for children and parents alike”, he concludes.

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Continental Towers

Case Study

A modern office tower featuring Dekton

Whitney Architects

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Location

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA

Material

DEKTON

Color

Kelya, Soke

Quantity

3,600 m2

Architecture / Design

Whitney Architects

Application

Interior Cladding

End date

2019

Thickness

8 mm

Elegant design for the lobby and the meeting room

More than an office complex, Continental Towers in Illinois is a space for collaboration and connection. This was the driving force behind the refurbishment process of its main lobby, which connects the three towers, and its service area, which was transformed into a meeting point. Whitney Architects, the firm in charge of the project, worked closely with the client to achieve a refreshed and contemporary look for these spaces.

For this purpose, a material was needed which, in addition to being aesthetically strong, could withstand the heavy daily traffic of people and metal trolleys on which the company’s material is delivered. The client had already thought of Dekton as the ideal material for this, especially because of its hardness and low porosity, and preferred the Soke and Kelya colours for the interior cladding of both rooms.

Entrance to the three towers

The main lobby connects the three office towers and welcomes hundreds of people every day. In this area, Soke was chosen as the cladding solution for the entrance to each tower. The grey colour inspired by classic cement adds a touch of elegance and modern style, perfect for this ambience. Furthermore, the architect wanted to integrate modern and stylish signs for each entrance. Cosentino therefore proposed cutting the number of each tower directly into the Dekton slabs with a water jet. In addition, custom lightning was integrated behind the cut-out letters, so that the solution becomes an illuminated sign, achieving a very personal look and realising the architect’s idea.

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Leisure and work area

The other refurbished space is the CT Social Club, a space in the office complex designed for meeting, relaxation and informal gatherings of the towers’ employees and offering spectacular views. In this area, the employees can have lunch, meet, work or simply relax. One of the walls was clad in Dekton Keyla, with a built-in fireplace and a television, adding design and an elegant atmosphere. This colour, inspired by dark marble with light veining, is the key feature and dialogues with the geometric patterned flooring and the touch of colour in the furniture. The result is a stunning, versatile space designed to be enjoyed for years to come.

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Research Triangle Park

Case Study

An innovative space on a corporate campus

Elisa Christopher, Phillips Architecture

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Location

North Carolina, USA

Material

DEKTON

Color

Soke

Quantity

279 m2

Architecture / Design

Elisa Christopher, Phillips Architecture

Application

Interior cladding, Lift surrounds, Staircase

End date

2020

Thickness

8 mm, 12 mm

Common spaces full of design in North Carolina

Among the 250 companies housed on the 2,800-hectare Research Triangle Park corporate campus in North Carolina, a recent project stands out for its innovative use of design to create a space for collaboration, creativity and interaction. Elisa Christopher, from Phillips Architecture design studio, was commissioned for this project in which the company wanted to give a new look to a lobby and staircase area using Dekton by Cosentino.

The client wanted a material that would surprise potential and existing employees and create a striking appearance at first glance. The designer had already worked with Cosentino in the past and thought that it would be the ideal material to add character and elegance to the space. At Cosentino’s industrial park in Almería, Christopher was able to see the product first hand and discover the endless design possibilities that Dekton has to offer. Taking advantage of its technical and aesthetic properties on such a large campus was a challenge for her and she jumped at the chance.

Balanced contemporary aesthetics

The colour selected for this project was Soke, inspired by classic cement floors with realistic veining on a nuanced grey background. The advantage of this material is mainly that, in addition to providing a contemporary aesthetics with a concrete look and feel, it is virtually maintenance free and offers great versatility for different applications. In the case of this project, it was used for interior cladding, the lift surrounds and the main staircase. In the last two applications, it featured a modern lighting design around it.

The final look creates a lot of visual harmony and brings consistency to the design concept. Soke’s simple colour is perfect when combined with other features such as, in this case, the geometric patterned rug and the wood and metal details.

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Leon Judah Blackmore Pavilion

Case Study

An attractive façade for a hospital pavilion in Vancouver

DYS architecture

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Location

Vancouver, Canada

Material

DEKTON

Color

Aura15

Quantity

92 m2

Architecture / Design

DYS architecture

Application

Ventilated facade

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.

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SFU Stadium

Case Study

Dekton shines in the transformative SFU Stadium

Perkins + Will Architects

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Location

Richmond, BC, Canada

Material

DEKTON

Color

Domoos | Spectra

Quantity

215 m2

Architecture / Design

Perkins + Will Architects

Application

Facade

End date

2021

Thickness

1.2 cm

A top level university stadium

Simon Fraser University (SFU) along with the SFU Student society were looking to transform the on-campus experience for athletes, students, and the community - and what better way to do that than with a top-notch stadium. The SFU stadium is a place for the community to gather, connect, and enjoy sports, and support student athletes.

Two Dekton colors - Domoos and Spectra - were specified to help SFU step into a new era, which is featured below the canopy roof of the theatre-style seating of this 1,800 person capacity structure. Dekton is also present along columns throughout the stadium. The jet black tone of these two colors add an incredibly sleek and elegant aesthetic to the project, while boasting unmatched technical properties.

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A new era for the campus

SFU Stadium is the official home for the university’s athletic teams, and as the only Canadian university competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), it is vital that they now have this place to call home, train, and take them to the next level. Such a coveted and transformative stadium needs materials that can not only keep up with it, but elevate it.

Dekton Domoos and Spectra not only add an elegant and sleek appearance, they are the perfect material to withstand the wear and tear of this space for years to come. This awaited stadium will be visited by thousands of people a year and will also be exposed to harsh weather throughout the year - from blazing hot summers, to freezing winters, rain, and everything in between. No matter what, Dekton will not be affected by time or weather.

As much as the stadium will be vital to all aspects of campus life, perhaps no one will be more noticeably impacted by the project than the varsity athletes and teams who will train and compete at the new facility. When asked about the impact of the Stadium Project, Simon Fraser's Head Football Coach Thomas Ford spoke in glowing terms:

This stunning stadium seats 1,800 people under a canopy roof and boasts amenities including accessible concourse, seating and washroom, broadcast and media facilities, integrated sound system, fully accessible VIP/Sponsor box and coaches booths. A $10-million contribution from SFU students helped fund the project, while the University funded additional costs.

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Lau Pa Sat

Cosentino Case Study

Singapore’s Lau Pa Sat, rejuvenating heritage

FARM

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Location

Singapore

Material

Dekton | Silestone

Architecture / Design

FARM

Quantity

410 m2

Color

Kelya | Snow Ibiza | Desert Silver

Application

Countertop

End date

2020

Thickness

20 mm

A renovation between design and durability

Located at the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District, Lau Pa Sat (meaning ‘The Old Market’ in Singapore’s colloquial Chinese) is one of the oldest Victorian-era structures in Southeast Asia. It was first built in 1824 as a waterfront fish market elsewhere before undergoing several refurbishments and relocated to its current location in 1894. The market was converted into a hawker centre in 1972 and gazetted as a national monument in 1973.

Today, Lau Pa Sat still sports the same cast-iron octagonal structure designed by engineer James MacRitchie in 1894, but with a thoroughly modernised interior.

Cosentino has taken part in the historic revamp which was completed in 2020. Done by local architecture studio Farm, Lau Pa Sat’s latest renovation applies a combined total of 410 sqm of Dekton and Silestone for various areas within Food Folks.

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Dekton Keyla, a color to play with contrast

Durability, cleaning and maintenance are an important part in deciding what materials are best to use for the high-traffic F&B and retail space in Lau Pa Sat. Highly resistant to heat, cold, scratches, stains, and non-porous, ultracompact Dekton and quartz surface Silestone are the ideal choices for the countertops in Lau Pa Sat.

Lau Pa Sat sports a total of 260 sqm of 20mm-thick Dekton Kelya as its semi-outdoor stalls’ countertops. Inspired by dark marbles, Dekton® Kelya features a handsome dark background with subtle brown flecks and elegant pale veins that makes it ideal for high-performing areas that frequently come in contact with oil, water, heat and stains, as seen at the venue’s famous mixed rice stalls.

“Dekton Kelya has a quiet yet mysterious character that does not clash with the busy hawker stalls,” a representative for Farm explains.

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“We were looking for man-made stone that can handle the daily impact of a high traffic national monument of Singapore.”
Farm Architect Studio

Farm Architect Studio

Nanotechnology for everyday use

Other stalls opting for a clean and bright material palette sport the 20mm-thick Silestone Desert Silver in the suede finish from Silestone’s Eternal collection. Treated with Cosentino’s patented nanotechnology called N-Boost, the 50 sqm Silestone Desert Silver at Lau Pa Sat boasts a sharper grey colour with high-definition white marbling and is easier to clean than ever.

The indoor retail space of Food Folks features countertops crafted with a total of 100-sqm of 20mm-thick Silestone Snowy Ibiza in suede finish.

In choosing the colour, a representative for FARM says, “Silestone Snowy Ibiza’s fresh look complement the contemporary palette in the Retail Food Hall.”

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Grand Paris Express

Case Study

Dekton paves the way for Parisian public transport

Grand Paris Express

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Location

Saint Ouen, Paris, France

End date

2020

Material

Dekton, including Dekton iD service

Color

Customised

Collaborators

GPE Materials Manager: Didier BOURGEOIS

Application

Flooring

Quantity

50 m2

Thickness

20 mm

Grand Paris Express

By 2021, the Paris metropolitan area will have almost 12.5 million inhabitants. It is by far the largest urban area in the European Union and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Whilst there are a number of urban challenges, inter-city transport around Paris is undoubtedly one of the most important.

In response to this growth, the French authorities have come up with an ambitious project, the Grand Paris Express (GPE), a public transport network consisting of 4 cutting-edge driverless metro lines. Over the next 15 years, a total of 200 km of new track between 64 stations will be built.

One of the key phases of a project of this scale is the construction of ‘pilot’ stations that will serve as a guide for the entire project. It was precisely in one of these stations, ‘La Fabrique du Metro’, where GPE managers turned to Dekton to test the possibilities of the material as well as the capacity of the Cosentino team to provide advice throughout the project.

“I believe this material will appeal to both users and station designers”
GPE Materials Manager: Didier BOURGEOIS

GPE Materials Manager: Didier BOURGEOIS

Ultra-compact surface to withstand heavy traffic

The stations of the Grand Paris Express will soon be used by tens of thousands of passengers every day. As a result, this type of public infrastructure is subject to very heavy wear for which not all floors are suitable. The ultra-compact Dekton material is specially designed for these challenges, as it is highly resistant to impact and scratches.

Furthermore, as a non-porous material, Dekton is easy to maintain, whether it is dirt and grime from daily traffic, or more aggressive stains such as graffiti. The Cosentino surface keeps its uniform colour even when exposed to abrasive elements that would damage other materials.

It is no wonder that these physical-mechanical properties, together with its limitless cutting possibilities, have captivated GPE's managers. But there is more to it than that.

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Dekton iD, a blank canvas

Grand Paris Express is set to be a unique infrastructure in the world, featuring innovations in many areas of engineering and civil transport: from its trains operated automatically by means of algorithms and AI, to the use of materials specifically designed for the project, such as the Dekton surface customised with the Dekton iD service.

Dekton iD is a blank canvas, a customisation service that allows the architect or designer to choose from the thickness of the material to its cut, texture, finish and colour. And colour was precisely the key element in the search for distinction: there is room for many styles and architectural elements in 64 metro stations, so it was essential to find a neutral colour with character that would not clash with the different environments; this is how ‘Paris’, the customised colour for the GPE, was born.

Sustainability is no longer optional

More than a trend, the use of sustainable materials has become a requirement for any public works project. That is why Dekton, a carbon neutral product made from 99% recycled water and 100% clean energy, was perfect for this project.

After the tests at ‘La Fabrique du Metro’, the Grand Paris Express team know that they can count on Dekton not only for flooring, but also for other applications such as stairs, wall cladding or even station façades, an application that has made Dekton a benchmark in the market.

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Origo Mall

Cosentino Flagship Project

Origo Shopping Centre Dekton iD exclusive designs

Gudmundsson Arkitektur AB

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Location

Riga, Latvia

Material

Dekton, including Dekton iD service

Color

Danae | Sirius | Edora

Quantity

8,000 m2

Architecture / Design

Gudmundsson Arkitektur AB

Developer

MNG Holding

Application

Exclusive flooring and stairs

Thickness

8 mm

Awarded as the best newly constructed building in Latvia in 2020

A unique and sustainable project

Located in the heart of Riga, Origo shopping centre has recently been transformed into a hub of intense economic and social activity.

The building has been extended with six new floors with offices, restaurants and an underground car park. Cosentino ultra compact surface, Dekton, has been used for the flooring and stairs. The key reasons for choosing Dekton have included its BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) high score, and its great resistance to the high pedestrian traffic.

Thanks to Cosentino’s Dekton iD service, it has been possible to create a bespoke “clock” design which has been used on floors, creating an avant-garde space.

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.

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"Project managers were very demanding in terms of certifications and tests. It was important that the material had a high slip resistance"
Patrick Beining

Patrick Beining

Manager Cosentino Scandinavia

A flooring that complies with BREEAM certification.

The extension of the shopping centre also had an ambitious goal: to achieve a high BREEAM rating. Dekton has obtained the Environmental Product Declaration. This makes it easy for a project to be in compliance with the high sustainability requirements imposed by the legislation.

Dekton iD service, together with the high performance of its ultra-compact surface, have turned the Origo shopping centre into an exclusive space designed to last.

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