Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa March/April 2015 | Page 64

Dekton Ultra-Compact Surfaces by Cosentino ® A new and innovative category of surfaces created with the objective of becoming a global leader in the world of architecture and design both for indoor and outdoor spaces. T his is the result of an investment of 128 million euros and 22,000 hours of research and development, making it the perfect partner for designers and architects throughout the world. Dekton® is a sophisticated mixture of the raw materials that is used to manufacture glass, porcelain materials and quartz surfaces. The Dekton® surface can recreate any type of material with a high level of quality. It is manufactured in large format (320cm x 144cm), three thicknesses (8mm, 12mm and 20mm) and it has superior technical characteristics: • High mechanical resistance • Good resistance to fire and heat • High scratch resistance • High UV rays resistance • High hydrolysis resistance • Reduced water absorption • Very good colour stability • Very good dimensional stability • High abrasion resistance • High stain resistance • Resistance to freezing and thawing Porsche Design These superior technical characteristics are achieved thanks to the exclusive TSP (Technology of Sinterized Particles), developed by the R&D of Cosentino Group. TSP technology is an ultra-compaction process which makes Dekton® a totally revolutionary lowmaintenance, long-lasting product with a multitude of applications. Prestigious architect and designer, Daniel Libeskind, created a spectacular architectural sculpture which was the first design and architecture landmark created with Dekton®. It is also the only project of Daniel Libeskind in the Iberian Peninsula. Under the title “Beyond The Wall”, this impressive polycentric spiral is located in Cosentino Group headquarters in Almeria and was presented by Libeskind himself in February 2014. “Beyond The Wall” is not a traditional spiral with a single centre and axis, but a contemporary spiral which opens a plurality of directions along many different trajectories; a polycentric spiral, propulsively twisting to a dramatic zenith. Strato Fachada The spiral is the result of the synergy between Libeskind‘s architectural vision and Cosentino’s innovative material Dekton®. “Beyond The Wall” shows how this ultra compact surfacing material can cover successfully a complex and contemporary architectural façade. Dekton® has been used in all exterior façades, interior walls and flooring. In total 305m2 of Dekton® has been applied with 20mm sheets in different formats, including the large format size, 320cm x 144cm. The whitest finish of Dekton®, Zenith, has been the colour chosen for façades and walls, in contrast with the perfect black of Sirius colour, chosen for the flooring of this impressive work of 8.5 metres high. The ultracompact surface Dekton was selected for the flooring of Baku airport, Pepe Jeans stores in Barcelona, Paris and Rotterdam, Dani García restaurant in Marbella (two Michelin stars) and DiverXO restaurant from David Muñoz (three Michelin stars) in Madrid. In 2015 the Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal features in the worldwide Dekton® adversiting campaign. At the same time, thanks to Cosentino’s sponsorship of the project “Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar” the tennis academy will include Dekton in diverse applications of the spectacular premises. Cosentino South Africa 011 974 8914 [email protected] 64 Advertorial