Iron-shaped building adds a bronze touch to life in Karlstad

A living facade that changes over time

In the search for the right facade material, Mondo Arkitekter looked at options such as wood panels, metal cassettes, and stainless steel materials. However, they quickly realized that these options were too expensive and difficult to maintain. Ultimately, they found facade panels from Rockpanel that met all the requirements. Dan Anders Persson explains:

“We already knew from the beginning that we neded a cost-effective facade that was beautiful but also easy to maintain. With sheer luck, we found Rockpanel and saw images of their natural panels, Rockpanel Natural. We found them exciting because they don't have a painted or lacquered surface; instead, it is living façade that changes over time. The material itself is unique; it is an untreated surface that patinates beautifully and takes on different shades depending on the weather”.

Dan continues:

“We also didn't want traditional facade materials because the building has a unique location where it stands quite isolated and completely differs from the surrounding houses. There is a lot of nature around the building and diverse architecture. So we decided to create a house with an exciting shape, with unique facades in a bronze-red shade. We also chose to bevel the facade panels to once again highlight the unique shape and angles of the building and make it stand out from the neighboring houses”.

Good collaboration among all parties

PEAB has been the general contractor during the construction, and throughout the process, they have worked closely with both the architects, the clients Karlstadhus and Prepart Projekt, and the facade installer Opejra - who both milled and installed the facade panels. Fredrik Johansson, Project Manager at PEAB Sverige AB, explains:

“In projects like these, the construction processes are always fast-paced, so we worked hard. But it went well, and the facade work progressed as it should, largely thanks to the collaboration with Opejra. They have done the work very well, and we are satisfied with both the result and the collaboration with all parties involved.

He is complemented by Robert Onar, Area Sales Manager at Rockpanel, who concludes: 

“Since the panels can be customized on-site and do not require edge sealing, they could be installed directly. The panels are very easy to work with, which we know many installers appreciate. We also hope that the residents of Brf. Strykjärnet are pleased with their new homes, and we look forward to observing the facade's beautiful patina for a long time to come”.