Projects
London Wall Place
Location
London
Year
2012
Area
26.500
The architectural concept of the façades for the two office buildings is defined by a strong and contemporary identity, achieved through the alternation of vertical linear bands in GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) and dark blue ceramic ribs, creating a slender and vertically oriented grid.
GFRC enables the realization of lightweight, durable, and high-quality surfaces, offering significant design flexibility and precision in detailing. In this project, the material recalls the smooth and matte appearance of Kentish ragstone, a traditional local stone used in ancient Roman walls, reinterpreted in a contemporary language. The interaction between GFRC elements and iridescent ceramic components generates a refined contrast of materials and colors, while the vertical composition emphasizes the building’s height, intentionally contrasting with the predominantly horizontal context of the surrounding architecture.
Through the combination of technical performance, lightness, and architectural quality, GFRC proves to be an ideal solution for high-performance contemporary façades.
