Special Colours
The library dating from 1925 has been completely renovated, along with the addition of a wing that pays tribute to the impressive architectural character and historic dimension of the old building. Sandstone-coloured and red terracotta covers the clear, modern structure in reference to the colour scheme and materials of the original building, and fits in …
Light natural panels in a special colour “surround” the frontage of this 12-storey office block. The elements with different lengths and widths have been applied in a classically horizontal manner, with the radii only permitting narrow tolerances for assembly. The facade comprises a breathable membrane that takes up the colour scheme of the surrounding buildings …
As part of the renovation of the Frankfurt exhibition hall – built in 1963 – the outer facade has been given a uniform yet fresh and relaxed look with curtained terracotta panels. The slightly curved panels with two different widths and three shades of grey are arranged in varying ways, creating an elegant effect. A …
The sheer size of the new hospital building is cause for admiration: the developed area covers 51,000 square metres! At first glance, the building complex does not seem like a typical hospital; integrated in a vast expanse of green and enlivened with expansive roof gardens, the connection to nature is undeniable. The manually applied brownish …
The listed district court building dating from 1906 has been renovated in line with the current usage requirements, and an extension has been added. The highly modern, unfussy annex impresses with a ceramic detail solution for the facade and roof, consisting of TERRARTR baguettes with a rectangular cross-section. Assembled in a fan-shaped arrangement, the elements …
An all-in-one solution: the facade surfaces and roof are covered with light TERRART® Large panels that emphasise the building‘s monolithic character. The terracotta of the outer walls produces a combed surface and has been applied as a “clapboard siding” familiar from timber cladding, while the roof panes are covered with smooth untextured ceramic elements. Strict geometry …
The new business and service centre on the site of the former theatre defines the “new heart” of the city. The large building is clad in meandering facade strips staggered storey by storey, each with a three-dimensional shape that responds differently to its immediate urban surroundings. The gently sweeping vertical slat strips alert passers-by to …
The spaces inside this impressive popular attraction allow visitors to explore the history of Alaska. Accommodating a library, archive and museum, this new building is home to three institutions with different functions but sharing a common purpose: to make it easy for the public to access historical facts and fi gures. The high durability and energy-effi ciency of terracotta ensured that …
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