Public and government buildings with Krion

KrionÂ®: Impact Resistance

Here at Krion, we believe that to objectively assess the properties of our material, the optimal procedure is to compare it with other materials which are intended for the same use. In this case, we assess the impact resistance by Krion® against other materials such as: marble,... granite, technological quartz and wood. In this video, we see how 1000 gram metal balls are used: regulations require a minimum of 325 grams. The balls are dropped from a two metre height: regulations require a 1.3 metre height. The result clarifies that none of the studied conventional solid surfaces passed the test; they all failed miserably. The only piece which remained intact is Krion®, so the case study done with the same conditions in Krion®, marble, granite, technological quartz and wood shows that Krion® is the solid surface which has the greatest impact resistance. In order to achieve that Krion® is as impact resistant as possible, the R&D department works on studies and improvements at the level of composition and manufacturing every single day. Thus, the maximum level is achieved in each of the intrinsic Krion® properties without compromising any of its other capabilities, like thermocurving. The shock absorption ability without reaching the breaking point that Krion® has shown, makes it ideal for workspaces, furniture and high traffic contract atmospheres such as hotels, shops and restaurants. This property, together with the easy repair of the Solid Surface, makes Krion® a highly durable material. Peace of mind for people looking for quality and aesthetic finishes.

Benefits for architects when using KrionÂ® in their projects

For an architect, the materials chosen for a project are as important as the idea, the design, people’s aesthetic, the functional objectives and the economic aspects. Proper functioning of each of these requirements will set the work pace and may convert a project into something which... exceeds the expectations of the client or promoter. State-of-the-art materials in architecture Here at Krion, we watch over the professionals who work with our materials from the very beginning. A feature which, together with the intrinsic properties of our Krion® solid surface, makes our material the comprehensive solution for architectural projects. Next, we will see how the qualities and properties of the Krion® solid surface are capable of meeting needs at an aesthetic, functional and sustainable level in order to meet people’s objectives. Those needs that, with other materials such as wood, technological quartz, marble or granite, could not be resolved. Krion® advantages for architects An architect is the person who establishes the action lines in a project. From the first lines in a plan to the last quality controls, it is the architect who creates a space and turns ideas into reality. Therefore, from Krion, we see what happens from the first moment for each project, so that the result is optimal at all levels. Aesthetic benefits in Architecture Thermocurving feature: Krion®'s ease of adopting specific shapes leads the architect to creating with no limits, being able to carry out any shape that has been imagined. With Krion®, seemingly impossible ways of obtaining other materials can be achieved. Durability: Krion® undergoes comprehensive quality controls in order to be able to last over time. The controls of QUV ageing machines and the ease of surface repair guarantee the aesthetic stability of the material over the years. A quality guarantee for people. Modularity: Krion®'s versatility contributes to the creation of spaces capable of adapting to the different people's needs. A surface without joints or fissures which provides visual continuity and high quality. Functional benefits for Architects Adaptative capacity: The qualities and features of this material developed by Krion makes problem solving so much easier and more efficient. Cost reduction: Krion®’s versatility allows for each project to be more adaptive in greater detail, which prevents extra costs in customised solutions. Krion® itselfisa customised solution. Profitability: The durability of the material, alongside its versatility and accurate adaptive capacity in every project, go towards increasing profitability for clients, which creates a value-added chain in which each link sees benefits at all levels. Promoting Sustainable Architecture These days, aspects such as: sustainability, low impact on the environment and the improvement in people’s quality of life becomes relevant in architecture. For this, through Krion’s very own advances, these needs are met, where solutions are provided which give extra value to projects. Krion® K·LIFE improving air quality through its properties: Krion® K-LIFE 1100 contributes to the improvement of air quality as it is a material with very low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), making it an excellent material for cladding and exterior areas. Versatility: The adaptive capacityof the Solid Surface allows for spaces to be created, that go beyond its compositional, functional and adaptive qualities, which meet people’s needs. Support and professional training for architects The A&D Department: Making the work of its collaborators easier is among Krion’s objectives. In order to offer help, support and advice to architects at all levels in the development of their projects, the A&D department has been created. A meeting point between architects and professionals from Krion where, doubts are cleared up; technical support is provided; solutions which are adapted to each project are provided, too. We bestow as much knowledge as possible on architects. We provide materials, a technical library and relevant data which support projects and their obtainment, carried out in an impeccable fashion, and adapted to client needs. 3600 solutions which, bring features from the solid Surface from PORCELANOSA GRUPO, turning Krion® into the most profitable and efficient option on the market.

Furniture created with KRIONÂ® in the new Tribunal de Grande Instance building in Paris

The Tribunal de Grande Instancein Paris has moved its installations to the Batignolles neighbourhood, in the 17th arrondissement of the French capital, where KRION® has been used to create much of the furniture in these new headquarters. Established in the Middle Ages in l’Île de... Cité, at the heart of Paris, the Tribunal de Grande Instance (TGI) has moved to its new address, establishing itself in a spectacular 160 metre tall building created by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) international architecture studio, a 38 floor tower with three different levels, one on top of the other. KRION® has formed part of this project, a material used to create and design much of the furniture inside. Thanks to its multiple properties and applications, several rooms have benefitted from this solid surface; we find the compact mineral from PORCELANOSA Group transformed into the chairs and benches located in the entrance and lower lobby (considered high transit area), on the countertops of the various bathrooms, and in the covering of tables which will be used by lawyers, judges and judicial personnel. By using the pure white colour of KRION® to create this furniture, as associate architect Stefano Marrano says, “the aim was to associate the idea of justice with purity”. This new building will contain both the hearing rooms and the offices of the judicial institution. With the idea of combining both public functions and private offices, the project by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, with its size and status, intends to establish itself as a point of renovation and development for the whole Clichy Batignolles area in Paris. Source: IN INTERIORS September 2018 – Emmanuelle Graffin KRION PORCELANOSA SOLID SURFACE

KRION in the Haus der Technik orientation centre, Stadtwerke Bielefeld, Germany

Located at the heart of the German city of Bielefeld, the client service centre is found, which has offered a multitude of varied and essential functions since 1929, such as energy information and contracting, drinking water, telecommunications, energy recovery from waste, free time, event tickets,... and tickets for swimming pools and saunas, etc. Its main function has been the sale of tram, metro and bus tickets, and it is a busy space which since 2017 has had a new image thanks to the design by InnenArchitektur & Design Sebastian Büscher, in which we can find KRION as one of the materials selected for the project. The new Haus der Technik space in Stadtwerke Bielefeld is divided into two atmospheres: the area for presentation of new projects, and the consultation area in which the Solid Surface from PORCELANOSA Group, KRION, is best represented. Both Sebastian Büscher, as the KRION transformation company, and Möbelwerkstaff Richard Mangel have been able, with the colours 1100 Snow White and backlightable 4102 Extreme Light, to create an elegant, functional and high quality workspace where the day to day work of employees and all those who require their services has been made pleasant. The combination of the pure white colour of KRION, the backlightable lines and lit low relief as a sign are perfectly combined with the natural wood with which they share the space, with KRION transformed into a 5 metre counter, a conference table and seven desks. Photographs: Lope Matias KRION PORCELANOSA Solid Surface

KRION at the nerve centre of the Technical University of Munich (TUM): its library

It is difficult to explain the size of the library of one of the most important universities in Europe, the Technical University of Munich “Technische Universität München (TUM)”. In this case, the following figures are its best introduction: over 2 million printed and... electronic articles, 400,000 book loans and over 10 million downloads of text, along with 1.83 million visitors each year make this library a vital support for students, scientists, researchers and teachers. In one of the rooms of the library, we find the Solid Surface from PORCELANOSA Group, KRION, transformed into an access ramp for disabled people on each diametrically opposed side of the room, including L shaped benches incorporating power outlets, all created with KRION colour 0102 Clear Nature belonging to the NATURE series, containing a minimum of 20% recycled material. Completing the impressive design of the room is another bench made from KRION between both structures, giving the space a symmetrical layout, providing harmony and flexibility to this transitional area. The project was designed and created by Staatlichen Bauamt München 2, one of the state construction companies whose work ranges from administrative buildings to the construction of laboratories, hospitals, research spaces, high schools, and university buildings with auditoriums, etc. TheKRION solid surface was transformed for the library by theSchreinerei Josef Lagler workshop. Project: Universitätsbibliothek der Technischen Universität München Planner: Staatlichen Bauamt München 2 Transformer: Schreinerei Josef Lagler Schreinerei Josef Schneider Images: Lope Matias KRION PORCELANOSA SOLID SURFACE

Public Spaces & Government Buildings

KRION® for the development of public and governmental projects