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Facade restoration

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about facade restoration

NewsNews • 26 Jan 2023

Martin Lejarraga Architecture Office contemporarily refurbishes an apartment building in Spain

Martin Lejarraga Architecture office completes a contemporary refurbishment of an old 20th-century apartment building in Cartagena, Spain. Delicias Building embraces the city as a work that brings life to the surroundings through a controlled action that is both modern and distinctive. David Frutos The project seeks to draw attention to the unique features of the existing structure to revive the building and its urban surroundings. The proposal restores the original construction by identifying and preserving the building's historical and architectural characteristics. David Frutos The refurbishment follows as a continuous, integral intervention carried out in two complementary layers. The first layer correlates to th... More

NewsNews • 3 May 2021

Kulturbahnhof Aalen merges industrial history with 21st century architecture

The Kulturbahnhof Aalen brings together the city’s industrial history with 21st architecture by sensitively integrating historical building fragments with modern elements. The resulting civic hub now accommodates a cinema, theatre, and music school along with high-quality event halls. Brigida González The Kulturbahnhof is located in an area once known as the Aalen ‘Stadoval,’ which alongside other uses was a railway track area.  After a fire caused significant damage in 2014, only fragments of some historical groups of buildings and their beautiful sandstone facades remained. For a+r Architekten, the guiding principle of the project was to carefully preserve the remaining heritage while developing a cultu... More

Project • By ULMA Architectural SolutionsRestaurants

Alquería Gourmet Market

More than 1900 square metres of ventilated facade cladding system with perforated polymer concrete panels and a exclusive design created for this project.Last December, the new La Alquería Market was opened in Dos Hermanas (Seville, Spain). This gourmet market is a catering and culinary establishment with different gourmet proposals, located in a four-story building with an innovative design.The SR Arquitectos studio, run by the architect Manuel E. Sánchez-Ramos, was responsible for designing the building. We spoke to him to get his opinion on the final result of the collaboration with ULMA.FUSION BETWEEN TRADITION AND INNOVATION Thanks to the customization possibilities offered by the polymer concrete and ULMA's Creaktive ra... More

Project • By ULMA Architectural SolutionsSecondary Schools

Altzaga School

The facade of the Altzaga School, in Leioa, was restored with our Paper texture in black.This restoration project aimed to respond to the detachment problems present on the existing facades along the ground floor. It was also intended to maintain the building's original aesthetics and horizontal design, for which the CenergITE Bizkaia architecture studio, responsible for the project, decided to opt for polymer concrete. Changing phyllite stone for polymer concreteThe paper texture and the colour were chosen in order to provide continuity to the previous aesthetics, resembling natural stone. In addition, the polymer concrete solution was lighter than the phyllite stone used previously, making it an ideal material for the proje... More

Project • By ULMA Architectural SolutionsSports Centres

Fronton Miribilla

The Casa del Deporte y Frontón Bizkaia, also known as the Frontón de Miribilla is a professional pelota court located in the Miribilla neighbourhood of Bilbao. It was inaugurated in 2011 and with its 3,000 seats it is the largest pelota court in Spain.The need to restore its facade arose after some parts fell to the ground. After several analyses, it was determined that we needed to replace all the parts of the façade and the fastening system installed. We removed all the slate slabs and anchoring, to then install a new grid on which the new ULMA polymer concrete panels were installed.ULMA ventilated façade solution with polymer concrete panels The ventilated facade solution is a system that leaves an air chamber be... More

Project • By ARCHITETTURA ed INTORNIHousing

Villa Oldradi

Restoration project of one of the most important historic villas located in the center of Cantù (Italy), next to the Basilica of San Paolo. The project, in addition to the restoration of the facade and the decorative elements, has developed a new internal layout, with the subdivision and creation of different independent housing units and the creation of a new underground parking lots. More

Project • By SWG STUDIOPrivate Houses

JAZZ UP RESIDENCE

THESE ORIGINAL SINGLE FRONTED VICTORIAN TERRACES IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF BRUNSWICK WHILE DIFFERENT IN STYLE, ARE OTHERWISE SIMILAR IN THEIR SCALE, MATERIALS, AND SETBACK. THIS STREET, COMPRISES AN ATTACHED ROW OF FIVE VICTORIAN BRICK SINGLE STOREY HOUSES.THE ORIGINAL FRONT PART OF OUR CLIENT’S HOUSE CONSISTS OF A CORRIDOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE WITH ACCESS TO THE TWO BEDROOMS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE REAR PART HOUSES THE LIVING AND DINING ROOM AND WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN AN EXTENSION ADDED AT A LATER STAGE.THEN THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM UNDER THE SKILLION ROOF INCLUDING THE REAR DETACHED METAL CLADDED GARAGE WERE ADDED AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE ORIGINAL LAYOUT OF THE MAIN DWELLING DID NOT INCLUDE ANY INTERNAL WC AND LAUNDRY WHEN IT WAS OR... More

Product • By TEMPIORustikotta cladding

Rustikotta cladding

Tempio’s Rustikotta has unmistakable characteristics linked to the traditional facade system, whose contemporary expression adds depth and character to the project. It is ideal for modern architecture where imagination knows no bounds. Rustikotta makes a significant and positive contribution to sustainable development and sustainable building. It brings pioneering new standards for architectural opportunities, to which its zero maintenance cost will be added over the years, as external conditions do not affect the ceramic and rainwater is sufficient tokeep it clean. It is a safe and high quality option. It will give you a lot of opportunities. Use your imagination and add your own personal and individual touch. More and more archit... More

Product • By TEMPIOBaguettes by Tempio

Baguettes by Tempio

The design of these sunscreen/baguette pieces allows multiples applications: they can be used as lattice, can be used as a filter of the light, can be used as a hide element for stairwells and openings, can be used as balustrade, pergola or even can be used to separate two atmospheres (both indoor and outdoor). They are manufactured up to 1.80 m in natural (full body) and glazed colours. These ceramic tiles can be installed using a very simple fixing system, which also includes a safety clip which prevent the pieces to be removed easily. More

Product • By TEMPIOFF-K 30/R300 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains

FF-K 30/R300 - Ventilated Facade Elements

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More

Product • By TEMPIOFF-L 2/20 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains

FF-L 2/20 - Ventilated Facade Elements

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More

Product • By TEMPIOTempio high-profile tiles for ventilated facade systems

Tempio high-profile tiles for ventilated facade systems

The Tempio terracotta tile rain screen or ventilated facade system offers a wide range of aesthetic qualities for building facades. The numerous advantages include improved thermal and acoustic properties, extended warranty periods, low embodied energy ratings, ease of installation, non-combustible fire rating, and sustainable production processes. Caption All Tempio high-profile tiles were originally custom-made for specific projects. Now, they are available as standard tiles because Tempio has kept the custom dies used for their production. These tiles, along with the custom fixing systems, were created in collaboration with project architects, DCA Facade Systems, and Tempio's Technical Team. All Tempio Tiles can be customized to pr... More

Product • By TEMPIOFS-D 24 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains

FS-D 24 - Ventilated Facade Elements

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More

Product • By TEMPIOFS-LP 2/30 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains

FS-LP 2/30 - Ventilated Facade Elements

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More

Product • By TEMPIOFS-L Tempio Ventilated Façade Systems

FS-L Tempio Ventilated Façade Systems

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More