Case studies
Every building has its own story. Stories which can be given form with Rockpanel. In our project descriptions you can read about the architect’s vision for several exceptional and outstanding building designs.
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From obsolete industrial building to energy efficient culture centre
A major renovation has transformed the building from a shabby and obsolete industrial property into a modern, energy efficient Culture and Community Centre. The renovation includes the use of several Rockwool products.
A different culture, a different view, a different colour
The stimulating colour scheme used in the school building will help the children to understand that different people with different backgrounds often see the same things differently.
Rockpanel gives energy to passive house with the power of simplicity
The story behind what at first appears to be a rather simple, yet thoroughly well though-out and innovative project can be summed up in just one word: simplicity.
A new sustainable community within a dis-used building- a new 'green' heart!
The UK's most pioneering low carbon development; stunning homes and work spaces that don't cost the Earth, giving residents the tools they need to embrace an environmentally responsible lifestyle.
Rockpanel helps to create a unique school project
The tree house has been designed to accommodate a state school and a Christian school, alongside local social housing, and all within one building. The tree house captures the imagination of both young and old and is also seen as a remarkable new structure within the local environment.
Step-by-step change
“I wanted to reflect the gradually changing living environment of the Lärchenpark residents in the façade design”, explains architect Dieter Gysin. “I imagined a strict alignment beside a wave movement.”
Refurbishment project in Hammersmith (London)
The Edward Wood Estate, three 24 storey blocks near Shepherds Bush in West London, will get combination of Rockwool Rockshield and Rockwool Rockpanel that will smarten up the estate and improve the buildings whilst lowering resident’s heating bills
New Salvation Army centre made special and striking with Rockpanel
Hudson Architects have created the new Salvation Army Church and Community centre in Chelmsford, a building which is strong and striking on the one hand, and simple and practical on the other.
Rockpanel brings extra dimension to 'Think Tank' innovation centre
The new innovation centre in Lincoln, designed by Architects Marks Barfield, draws on the city’s strong historical associations. On first viewing Think Tank is certainly dressed for battle, its colours and angles clearly bring to mind the army tank.
Read more about this tank-inspired innovation centre, the ‘Think Tank’
Elegant and striking new landmark spearheads regeneration with "Chameleon" design
Rockpanel Chameleon has proven to be a major factor in the success of the Peachey House development and CHBC is delighted with the visual impact the building is now making in Ilford.
Read more about the symbolic landmark in the regeneration of Ilford
A glowing kaleidoscope of colours
Functional and robust were two fundamental qualities that the SHL Automatisierungs-technik AG wanted to achieve with its new headquarters, completed at the end of 2008.
Rockpanel Woods, unrivalled durability of stone
A cutting edge residential development in West London is making a design statement with its use of Rockpanel Woods.
A design vision of sustainability and cost efficiency
Roger Day mentiones, "Rockpanel is produced through an efficient process using basalt rock, a highly sustainable natural resource. This was a key factor in our decision to go with Rockpanel, along with its durability and 100% recyclablity.”
A new standard for innovative architectural design in waste management
The Bangor Recycling and Environmental Information Centre, opened by North Down Borough Council in June 2008, sets a new standard for innovative architectural design in the waste recycling sector.
Passive construction is active environmental management
The Aramis Housing Corporation in Roosendaal, The Netherlands, is spearheading a new approach to building design with its ‘passive houses’.
A utility building with atmosphere
A high degree of functionality and plenty of atmosphere – these two aspects leave their mark on the beach bar in Constance for the Seezeit Studentenwerk.
The façade tells the Rockpanel story
"It is more than just a façade. it is the showpiece for rockpanel’s unique product. expressive, but without a cacophony of colours and shapes”, says Architect Luc Nooijen of Architecten aan de Maas (Maastricht/NL)
