A new project from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces: De Castillia 23, owned by Unipol Group, is a building complex for the advanced tertiary sector designed by the integrated design company Progetto CMR in accordance with modern sustainable principles.
It is an ambitious project combining sustainability, innovation and functionality.
Fiandre Architectural Surfaces designed customised solutions including the use of active photocatalytic ceramics from the Core Shade collection, in the Cloudy Core Active and Sharp Core Active textures.
These are special self-cleaning, anti-odour, anti-pollution and antibacterial surfaces providing 24-hour antibacterial protection, even in the dark.
Fiandre is honoured to have partnered with Progetto CMR in creating De Castillia 23.
With our Active 2.0 ceramics, which recently obtained the European patent, we have made a substantial contribution to a very important project. The synergy achieved with the Progetto CMR firm allowed us to accomplish what we really care about: well-being for people and the planet.
This project fully rewards the ongoing research carried out by the Group’s R&D team and by the University of Milan, our partner in developing innovative and environmentally conscious hight tech design solutions.
The Chemistry Department of the University of Milan has estimated that the 16,088 square metres of special active tiles, installed for this project, can counteract 59 kg/year of nitrogen oxide, equivalent to more than 200,000 square metres of green space.
These numbers are the reason why De Castillia 23 is referred to as the “smog-eating” building.
The special Active ceramic surfaces by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces used in the “smog-eating” building by Progetto CMR
For De Castillia 23, one of its greenest and most innovative projects, the integrated design company Progetto CMR chose Fiandre Architectural Surfaces as its partner, while The Iris Ceramica Group brand developed sustainable solutions.
Fiandre’s expertise is also reflected in its waste-free design and, in this case, the 120x60cm main format was chosen, optimising the way in which the ceramic material was cut so that the whole porcelain stoneware tiles could be used without any waste.
Great attention was paid to detail during installation, including4 5 degree shaped corners for all edge pieces on the building, with different finishes, either smooth or rough depending on their function.
As for the interiors, Progetto CMR made sure to allow for more natural light.
Also, in this case, the porcelain stoneware by Fiandre made the difference.
The Fjord collection, in the dusty colour, was chosen for the bathroom tiling due to its anti-slip and easy-clean properties that are essential in spaces where hygiene is of paramount importance.
De Castillia 23 is an opportunity to give new life to a building located in an area of Milan that is the beating heart of the new architectural skyline.
This innovative, fully sustainable project has strengthened our partnership with Fiandre Architectural Surfaces, allowing us to create a truly unique project.
De Castillia 23 is a building that highlights the ability of the Fiandre brand to work alongside leading Italian and international architectural firms in order to research solutions tailored to customer needs while constantly focusing on its social and environmental responsibility.