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EQUITONE material textures: designed for joy
29/06/2022
EQUITONE material textures: designed for joy
EQUITONE’s range of fibre cement textures have been chosen and thoughtfully applied by architects letting the texture lead the aesthetic of two very different buildings.
Bryden Wood win Paul Cadden art commission with [tectiva] Graphite
18/05/2022
Bryden Wood win Paul Cadden art commission with [tectiva] Graphite
In January 2021 we launched [tectiva] Graphite. The darkest colour in the stylish, muted range. As part of the launch EQUITONE ran a competition to win a bespoke artwork by award-winning and celebrated hyper-realistic Graphite artist, Paul Cadden. The lucky winner of the competition was Cristina Portoles, an Architect at Bryden Wood, London.
INNOVA COMPLEX VENLO
22/12/2021
INNOVA COMPLEX VENLO
For Floriade 2012, the largest Horticultural Expo in the world, an impressive building was created by Jo Coenen Architects & Urbanists (JCAU).
Architect Martien Van Vliet (Bureau Bos)  specifies EQUITONE for the renovation of the De Hoeve primary school  in The Netherlands
19/11/2020
Architect Martien Van Vliet (Bureau Bos) specifies EQUITONE for the renovation of the De Hoeve primary school in The Netherlands
When De Hoeve Primary School in Hoevelaken (The Netherlands) decided to find an architect to renovate its buildings, the management's choice quickly fell on architect Martien Van Vliet, from Bureau Bos. The architectural firm has acquired more than half a century of experience in various sectors, including education. Martien Van Vliet and De Hoeve primary school decided to collaborate to bring to life this project with EQUITONE playing an important role in this story.
Dinton Pastures Activity Centre – a Net Zero Carbon design
12/11/2021
Dinton Pastures Activity Centre – a Net Zero Carbon design
HLM Architects were asked by Wokingham Borough Council to create a community centred and modern building to replace the old and dated Activity Centre. HLM’s design is inspired by the centre’s beautiful and natural setting and supported the Council’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.
EQUITONE [lunara], an other-worldly texture
24/08/2021
EQUITONE [lunara], an other-worldly texture
For its new range called [lunara], EQUITONE was directly inspired by its environment - both on Earth and, especially, in space. The main objective here is to meet the future aesthetic and technical expectations of the sector.
Safe cladding without compromising aesthetics
07/07/2021
Safe cladding without compromising aesthetics
Reclad is a crucial, pertinent topic in the construction industry as better and safer practices are gradually coming to the forefront. There is also another element to reclad: sustainability.
3 EQUITONE projects nominated for Architizer A+Awards
24/06/2021
3 EQUITONE projects nominated for Architizer A+Awards
The nominees for the Architizer A+Awards have been announced, and voting is open through 25 June 2021. Reputable judges narrowed down the thousands of entries to five finalists in the different categories and it’s up to the public vote to select the best of the best. Amongst the finalists, three projects incorporated EQUITONE as a building material.
A+D 54 Magazine preview
29/03/2021
A+D 54 Magazine preview
Bespoke wave façade for a museum in Hong Kong and a Passive House in verdant surroundings in Frankfurt.
ISO 14001
08/03/2021
ISO 14001
Why is ISO 14001 important for you when choosing your façade material?
EQUITONE is available on NBS Source
19/02/2021
EQUITONE is available on NBS Source
Specifying EQUITONE is easy with NBS Source. Our products and material information are easy to access and compare on NBS source, making specifying a transparent and simple process.