Overlapping vertical and horizontal levels make up the facade of this new building in Hamburg. Tapering forwards, attached at right-angles to the wall and stretching across several story’s, the red-glazed terracotta facing panels look like “ceramic swords”. They give the impression of interwoven slats, and emphasize the building‘s verticality and the curved nature of the […]
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At the front of the hall, porous, natural-colored concrete forms a wave-like layer. Behind it is a blend of large windows and blueish-black glazed terracotta, on which the curtain screen is reflected. The contrast of colors, shapes and materials conveys a unique magic and allure.
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Textures: Wire struck, Grooved and Natural
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Read More »
Light natural panels in a special color “surround” the frontage of this 12-story 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 color scheme of the surrounding buildings
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The structure of this four-storey service and training centre follows the course of the road. At street level, the ground floor is set back, widening the space in the street. A very distinctive architectural style is evident here. The vertically assembled, slightly profiled terracotta elements contrast with the horizontally structured facade strips. Although they are
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This elegant housing complex catches the eye with its unusually distinctive shape. The alignment of the building‘s façade is constantly indented or protruding, creating a relaxed, contemporary overall impression. Bright and inviting ceramic elements comprising terracotta baguettes with a sweeping profile surround the large window and balcony openings. The TERRART® Large panels incorporate the profiles
This new structure is reminiscent of stacked-up crates of wine. The layout of the crates creates an external dialogue that differentiates the various areas and functions, including in the building envelope. The facade has been designed as two different-colored terracotta panels and highlights the composition of the individual crates. As well as the two-story wine
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An all-in-one solution: the facade surfaces and roof are covered with light TERRART® Large panels that emphasize 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 textured ceramic elements. Strict
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The spacious housing area comprises several building complexes and houses more than 400 apartments. The architectural concept places a clear emphasis on a horizontal structure. Horizontal window and balcony openings alternate with matching closed ceramic surfaces that appear to be covered in fine, horizontal lines. The arrangement of the light TERRART® facade elements with varying profiles
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