HIDDEN INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL SLATS AT ALDAPETA MARÍA SCHOOL

Architects: IDOM

Location: Donostia, Spain

Photography: Iñaki Bergera

Material: NATURSIDING-W

Finish: Rustik Rustik

The Aldapeta María Ikastetxea School is the interpretation of modernity, sustainability, and innovation poured into architecture. With the original building demolished, which dated back to the 19th Century, the new school building accompanies the view of education into the future, leveraging new technologies.

Efficiency has been key to this project through the use of geothermal energy and natural light used as a shaping tool of space. Our durable rain-screen system wood panels embrace the refinement and warmth typically of wood into the structure in juxtaposition with other materials such as concrete and metal resembling Japanese architecture, with its pure lines, rhythm, dynamism, and sobriety.

To accentuate the rhythm and promote harmony between concrete and wood, we have opted for the vertical placement of the slats that evokes the patterns of the wood framework. Achieving such effect is possible given the aesthetics enhanced by the small piece that attains a harmonious relationship between wood and concrete. With an innovative setup in the architectural sphere composed of a hidden system with no visible screws or rivets, the slatted cladding can be placed vertically even in large buildings, and in an easy way that provides a sense of strength and uniformity to the whole. The PARKLEX PRODEMA panels new setup system allows achieving distinctive finishes with the warmth of the wood, longevity, durability, and limited to no maintenance requirements.

The vertical placement of the slats accentuates the visual rhythm between the concrete and the wood.
The door has been cladded using Parklex Prodema vertical wooden slats, suitable for withstanding harsh weather conditions.
The vertical placement of the slats accentuates the visual rhythm between the concrete and the wood.
Birs-eye and sub-structure
Parklex Prodema offers hidden fastening solutions with no visible screws or rivets, allowing custom installation of wooden cladding even on large facades.
Cross-setion
Parklex Prodema offers hidden fastening solutions with no visible screws or rivets, allowing custom installation of wooden cladding even on large facades.
Close-up joint cross-section
Parklex Prodema offers hidden fastening solutions with no visible screws or rivets, allowing custom installation of wooden cladding even on large facades.
Floor
Parklex Prodema offers hidden fastening solutions with no visible screws or rivets, allowing custom installation of wooden cladding even on large facades.
Close-up façade floor
Parklex Prodema offers hidden fastening solutions with no visible screws or rivets, allowing custom installation of wooden cladding even on large facades.
Close-up top cross-section
Parklex Prodema offers hidden fastening solutions with no visible screws or rivets, allowing custom installation of wooden cladding even on large facades.
Close-up top cross-section

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