An agricultural dealership in the South West of France, showcases the versatility of compressed stone wool cladding from Rockpanel. The facade boasts a radiant coat with Rockpanel Colours and Chameleon, illustrating the boundless design possibilities offered by Rockpanel. Daniel Gamba, heads Atlantic Design Construction, a project management company that specialises in designing and constructing buildings for the industrial and commercial sector.

One of its latest projects, the construction of the John Deere agricultural equipment dealership of Établissements Tonon in Castelculier (47), highlights Rockpanel facade panels. For Daniel Gamba, this is not the first time using Rockpanel, as almost all his projects incorporates them: "For me, they have all the qualities. They are made from a natural material, basalt, which gives them great durability; the manufacturer explained that they have a lifespan of over 50 years. They require almost no maintenance, and if necessary, they are easily washable". Another benefit is that the panels are 100% recyclable, at the end of their life of course, but also for all construction waste. Thus, all construction debris was recovered to be reintroduced into the production cycle.

Iridescent Finish

Equally important for the Project Manager and owner is the ease of installation and design freedom. Indeed, commercial dealerships, including for agricultural equipment, are increasingly sophisticated in terms of architectural design and aesthetics. Rockpanel cladding contributes significantly to this. Here, they are implemented on a classic building with a metal frame typical of cladding platforms. They cover all the facades, workshops, and offices: "Once the layout is defined, installing the panels on the metal structure is simple and quick", specifies Daniel Gamba.

Regarding the finish, two matching RAL colours from the Rockpanel Colours range are used for the workshops and Rockpanel Chameleon for administration building. This brushed metal appearance finish has a unique iridescent effect thanks to an innovative crystalline layer applied to the panels. The result is changes in colour and appearance throughout the day depending on the sun's light. Thus, the building is remarkable among all: "when the keys were handed over, everyone was satisfied", the Project Manager proudly states.