Exterior cladding

..."The stone walls had to be in perfect harmony with the interior of the house when entering the apartment from outside. This was possible thanks to the company Geopietra, which provides technically guaranteed stone wall solutions with beautiful shapes and colours. Materials. Texture. Illumination. Light. It is the connection between these elements that brings our projects to life. They're essential for creating a frame of mind and experimenting with every area of a house"... Arch. Julie e David Fleury. Studio Erick Saillet - Design: Julie Fleury Architecte - David Fleury Designer Studio Erick Saillet - Design: Julie Fleury Architecte - David Fleury Designer Studio Erick Saillet - Design: Julie Fleury Architecte - David Fleury... Más

The good ol' days have returned, and can be relived up close in Bernkastel-Kues, a city on the Central Moselle river near what is known as the Zylinderhaus. This museum opened in 2017 and was highly desired by its founder Bernd Benninghoven, and relays 80 years of German automobile history. The impressive façade, reminiscent of an old industrial building, is made of Geopietra® brick-effect wall covering. The PADANO model in red is a thinner brick that creates a weathered texture, and matches the atmosphere and style of the exhibition perfectly. ©zylinderhaus ©zylinderhaus Más

The contemporary architecture of the villa is composed by a shape sorter of volumes, spaces and openings, all in the name of clean shapes. The Creativo model in warm shade and slightly iridescent of Bianco Conchiglia, covers the lower floor and the high volumes that develop vertically from it to support the large terrace. The Creativo model is laid dry in a mix of large and small elements, in the same proportions. Even though the jagged surface of stones, the overall texture results to be homogeneous and linear, capable of enhancing politely the minimalist style of the house. Más

Architects Francois Hannes and Tom Kneepkens renovated the villa, drawing inspiration from 1960s James Bond films and American 1950s and 60s aesthetics. Hannes focused on the interiors, considering sight lines and light incidence, while Kneepkens reinvented the exteriors, designing bespoke interior spaces for the residents, blending everything into a stunning whole. Design: arch. François Hannes, arch. Tom Kneepkens Photography: Peter Baas - The Flagstone Company© The element that immediately recalls this integration is the Geopietra® reconstructed stone cladding, featuring a pattern created at the client's request and offering all the charm of reclaimed material. The diverse shape of the selected stones is based on th... Más

A renovation project that enhances some pre-existing architectural elements. The renovation allowed to enhance the original structure, keeping intact the architectural characteristics that make it unique. The existing architectural elements were integrated harmoniously with the new additions, creating a visual and functional balance. The choice of materials and finishings played a fundamental role in giving the house a contemporary and design appearance, while respecting its history and identity. ©Cubohome The idea of ​​adding two new volumes to expand the interior spaces and add a garage was a smart and functional solution, ensuring comfort and ease for the residents. The choice of manufactured stone as cladding for the externa... Más

In keeping with the vision to become an exemplary and excellent institution, University of Miami is embarking on a multi-phase housing plan to improve its current housing offerings for students, beginning with the construction of a new student housing village, Lakeside Village. © Robin Hill Photography © Robin Hill Photography With its quintessential Miami Modern living community, integrated academic and student services, flexible event and recreational spaces, and locations for retail operations all on one site, the 535,000 SF student housing village redefines what it means to live, learn and work at the university.  In addition to five floors of student housing for 1,115 students, the first floor and mezzanine le... Más

Rigidized® Metals custom designed and fabricated the facade of Light/Station with Torn Space Theater and Studio NORTH Architecture. Located at 608 Fillmore Ave in Buffalo, NY, this project transformed an abandoned gas mart into a 1,545 square foot design studio, green room and conference facility. The exterior has been transformed into a signature architectural structure, veiled in steel panels in custom perforated pattern 6WL®. Christopher Romano Christopher Romano Christopher Romano Christopher Romano   Más

Rigidized® Metals’ InvariMatte® micro textured stainless steel makes up the exterior panels on the Sharp Hospital in San Diego, CA. The micro texture provides easy clean-ability, durability and aesthetic appeal, while the its reflectivity deflects heat from the sun, cooling the building. Más