Project Details
| Application Area | Facade |
|---|---|
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Space Type | Villa |
| Project Year | 2000 |
| Products Used | 43 items |
| Material | Rigid polyurethane (PU) |
| Density | 150-220 kg/m³ (production target ~160 kg/m³) |
| Service Temperature | -100 °C / +80 °C |
| Fire Class | B2 (flame retardant) |
In luxury residential projects that blend modern architecture with neo-classical styles, polyurethane exterior elements are widely preferred to ensure facade integrity and bestow a monumental character upon the structure. Decorative profiles are utilized to break the flat and monotonous effect of expansive glass surfaces, adding significant depth to the building envelope. In multi-story villas rising on sloped terrains, softening transitions between floors and maintaining visual balance is achieved through the strategic placement of appropriate architectural elements.
Among the most striking features in this project are the fluted polyurethane pilasters and column capital models, which emphasize vertical lines. These decorative elements, designed to emulate load-bearing columns, strengthen the building's vertical axis, imparting a sense of grandeur and height. Circular arch models positioned above windows soften the facade's sharp geometric lines, introducing the aesthetic proportions of classical architecture to the surface. Significantly lighter than heavy concrete or marble alternatives, these elements provide ease of installation without imposing additional static load on the building structure.
The application of floor string courses and cornice profiles in the facade details clearly defines floor sections, establishing a strong horizontal order. Stepped cornices utilized beneath roof eaves not only serve the function of directing rainwater away from the facade but also aesthetically conceal the roof's junction points. High-density polyurethane materials, manufactured with Polure technology, demonstrate exceptional resistance to outdoor conditions, UV radiation, and moisture, ensuring long-lasting performance and preventing deformations such as cracking or flaking.
For architects and project managers, polyurethane facade cladding products offer significant flexibility due to their rapid on-site applicability and paintable nature. These elements can be painted in any desired color with acrylic exterior paints and boast a smooth surface quality that maximizes light and shadow play under evening illumination. Polure's comprehensive exterior product range provides profiles in various sizes and forms, available through both standard and custom production options, thereby enabling the realization of unique architectural designs.
- The combined use of expansive glass surfaces with classical column and arch forms creates a balanced synthesis of modern and neo-classical styles.
- Fluted polyurethane pilasters enhance the vertical dynamism of the facade, emphasizing the monumental scale of the structure.
- Arched window pediments break the straight and right-angled lines on the facade, lending an organic and fluid rhythm to the design.
- Floor string courses and eave cornices clarify the boundaries of rising architectural masses, bringing order to the facade.
- Light-colored polyurethane cladding surfaces, when combined with warm facade lighting in the evening, create deep shadow details.
- In structures situated on sloped terrain, the lightness advantage of polyurethane plays a critical role in minimizing the static load on the underlying support system.
Products Used in This Project43
