Element 28
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- Product
- öko skin, concrete skin
- Area
- 630 m²
- Color
- silvergrey, liquid black, terra
- Texture
- standard
- Surface
- ferro, ferro light, matt
- Architect
- R2L:Architects
- Year
- 2015
- Location
- Bethesda
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Robust, ecological and fire-resistant
The architects at R2L designed a complex of luxury apartments and spacious retail space on a prominent spot in Bethesda’s main business district. Sustainability is a central theme of the overall concept. The roof terrace was landscaped and a park with water retaining structure is being used for rainwater management. This also significantly reduces the heat-island effect of the high-rise. Parts of the LEED Gold certified tower block were clad with öko skin slats. The glassfibre reinforced concrete elements impress with their robust, ecological, fire-resistant and natural properties. Photos: Ditz Fejer
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