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The last
WORD
The possibilities are endless
By Denise Freeman
External wall insulation systems (EWI) and then finished with a hand-applied Stolit
are used to create thermally efficient acrylic resin render in two colour shades to
Sto has been
buildings, but they also have the give a truly three-dimensional effect.
distributing
potential to make a huge contribution The muted colour of the render finish
innovative,
to the aesthetic of a building, however and the organic shapes carved into the
performance
products and
wild or extravagant that may be. At surface combined to create a structure
systems for the
this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show that is both functional and sculptural. This
building industry
there was a fantastic example of a finish to the perimeter made a dramatic
in the UK and
system being used exclusively for its point of difference to the traditional
Ireland for over 25
decorative potential in the Cancer fences and walls used to produce the
years. Researched
Research garden. While this use does mandatory boundaries that surround each and manufactured
not in anyway exploit the practical show garden.. in the German
performance of an EWI, it is a great Although it is still a relatively new Headquarters, the
demonstration of its aesthetic concept, Landscape architect Robert Myers
Sto range includes
possibilities. tells us that he has used our systems in a
market-leading,
number of his designs. There is huge
impact-resistant
potential for external render use in
external wall
T
hink external render systems and
what comes to mind? A clean, landscape and external works designs and
insulation systems;
minimalist, white façade? Think again with new innovative products on the market
thin-coat, crack-
resistant,
Denise Freeman is the Head og – external renders are moving on from a they have a real opportunity to succeed.
through-coloured
Marketing for Sto Ltd. restrained and elegant aesthetic to reveal As a durable, functional and versatile
acrylic renders; a
their potential for flamboyance, colour and choice for landscape architects its use
range of ecological
imagination: characteristics that are introduces structural elements into
paints including
proving to be appealing to landscaping as projects that can make strong, bold,
the innovative,
well as the architectural sectors. aesthetically pleasing statements. The self-cleaning
‘Impact’ was the theme of the garden, crack-resistant Sto render system also facade paint as
with the landscaping and planting offers a superior finish that cannot be shown on Grand
representing ripples emanating throughout achieved with the use of traditional sand
Designs; glass,
the garden to reflect the gentle, pervasive or cement render systems.
stone and render
impact of Cancer Research in all of our Evidently, render systems are beginning
rainscreen cladding
lives. The feature wall constructed using to capture the imagination of architects and
systems and a
the Sto external wall insulation (EWI) specifiers alike. Maybe one-day these
range of seamless
system StoTherm Classic, beautifully systems will begin to be used in landscaping
and modular
acoustic ceiling
showcased the system’s design possibilities projects just as frequently as they are used
systems.
and provided an aesthetic, imaginative, on buildings, creating interesting, large-scale
curved perimeter for the garden that made features at a low cost.
a positive contribution to the design as a Designers like it because of the ease and
whole. Offering exceptional impact speed with which they can be installed and
resistance the Sto system was ideal for this the design freedom they offer to specifiers.
landscape project. Render systems, of course, are suitable for
The system is made up of a series of a wide variety of projects, from public to
different products with an EPS layer private developments and both housing
providing the insulation. For this and non-housing.
application, the EPS was carved with The Cancer research Garden was
computer-controlled precision to awarded the Silver-gilt Flora medal.
incorporate the flowing curved motif prior Designed by Robert Myers and constructed
to delivery on site. Once it had been fixed by Willerby Landscapes, the StoTherm
to the timber frame the EPS was Classic system was installed by Regency
strengthened with the highly flexible, Plastering Ltd. ■
cement-free render and reinforcing mesh
34 Architects Choice
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