Colours & Scumbles

Vitality Personified

The sun plays a special part in the appearance of this energy-saving house: with the exception of the west-facing sections, all parts of the building open up to the sun, while solid walls and small windows protect it on the north side. Where there is light there is not only shadow, but colour as well. However, colour as an independent component is a difficult architectural subject, since material and light both have a colour of their own. Colour is often neglected and sometimes even omitted altogether. Not here.  The rendered surfaces finished in white, grey and yellow provide effective contrasts to the interplay between light and shadow created by the aluminium profiles.

Colourful, not gaudy. Material, structure and form are the key design elements of façades. But the colour of these construction units also has to respect and enhance the properties of the material, the environment and the architectural concept. The specific development of the alsecco Creative Colour System opens up new colour design options. The colour range is perfectly matched to the façade design. Consequently every building can be designed to harmonise with its surroundings confidently and with lasting appeal.

Colours for the façade. The new alsecco Creative Colour System is the ideal tool for modern architectural design. The full tones have been extended so that façades can now appear in dark and bold colours. The additional colour gradation towards light and dark, grey and white, means that any imaginable shade is now achievable. 18 colour groups, each with 28 shades amount to over 500 different colours. Our patented colour planner shows all combinations and shades to make choosing the right one for your building easy.