For the Art Residence complex in Moscow, the architects at Homeland Group envisioned a unique mash-up of conservative and extravagant forms. To bring it to life, they called on a flexible platform for creativity: Knauf Exterior Wall ventilated façade.

This residential development is a stunning expression of architectural vision. Its nine monolithic brick buildings combine classical and modern styles, and each one has its own unique façade design. However, the complexity and ambition of the design presented a challenge to the architects at Homeland Group: how could they create high-quality exterior walls, while achieving visual integrity across the buildings?

The architects followed their innovative instincts by choosing a technology that had only been used a few times in Russia before: the Knauf Exterior Wall ventilated façade, with a preliminary preparation of its base to allow for clinker tile cladding. The finishing of the tiles, and their application to AQUAPANEL^® Cement Board Outdoor, was done at an on-site workshop. After five days’ horizontal storage to allow the glue to harden fully, the completed façade elements could then be applied to the building. This process, which included use of flush joints, minimised the labour costs of façade construction across the residential complex, and allowed the structures to be installed successfully in severe weather conditions.

Once in place the façades gave the exact effect imagined by the architects. The clinker tiles imitating brickwork to give the sense of an archetypal post-industrial British loft, while working in harmony with more contemporary metal, wood and glass finishes. It’s a perfect example of how AQUAPANEL^® is allowing architects across Europe to take new approaches to construction, and achieve savings while doing justice to their designs.

From façades to interiors, from ceilings to floors, Knauf Aquapanel brings exceptional concepts to life. Get in touch to see what we can do for you.