Butech, in the new french embassy in Thailand

This complex project has been developed by Butech, a company which belongs to Porcelanosa Group in Castellón, in partnership with the local company Boonthavorn, official retailer for the Spanish Group in Thailand. When it comes to the technical complexity, Javier Safont, responsible for the engineering of this project, stands out “the difficulties of creating a structure to withstand a façade and a deck which go beyond the building itself, as well as its integration into the waterproofing and the thermal insulation of the building”.

KRION LUX
This original building, designed by ADPI architects in Paris, France, features a 3D façade where the front side and and the deck show a cracked design, taking over the classic design where all lines compose right angles.
When the pure white of Krion is added, the result is a new architectural reference point in the Thai Capital. Krion is also an essential element. This solid surface material, produced by System-Pool for façade purposes, features an absolute white colour, an excellent resistance against environmental agents and a great versatility which allows designs that were impossible to achieve with other materials. Big panels can be produced in any shape, curves inclusive, and many different options of signs and lighting may be implemented.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Butech, the technical company of Porcelanosa Group, has gained a wide experience during the last years of design, technical development and execution of ventilated façades, especially with porcelain tiles. Mexico, Argentina, Australia, Morocco, Francia or Israel are just some examples of the countries where Butech has been working along the five continents. There is an important investment on R&D behind all these projects in order to create different systems which have passed the most demanding certifications for porcelain tiles (Porcelanosa Group) and solid surface (Krion).

A GREAT TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
The success of this project is no coincidence but a result of a great effort on technical development, supported by the most demanding French approvals and the experience that Butech has got around the world.
It is important to emphasize the confidence that France has placed in this Spanish technology to carry out such a big project. This is easy to understand because of the reputation that Butech has earned by executing these kind of jobs. All of that, mixed the advanced properties and the aesthetics of Krion, converts any proposal into a safe bet. An analysis of this material is detailed next.

Krion is a new generation solid surface developed by Systempool, a company that belongs to Porcelanosa Group. It is a material that is warm to the touch and similar to natural stone. It is made of two- thirds natural minerals (ATH – aluminium trihydride) and a low percentage of high- resistance resins. This composition gives KrionTM a number of exclusive features: it does not have any pores, it is antibacterial without any type of additive, it is hardwearing, highly resistant and easy to repair, only requires minimum maintenance and is easy to clean.

DESIGNS AND PROJECTS
It is shaped in a similar way to wood, making it possible to cut the sheets, connect them and thermoform them to create curved sections, and can even be injection moulded to create designs and projects that are impossible with other materials. Seamless sections can be created, preventing liquids from being absorbed and making cleaning and maintenance easier.
We offer a wide range of colours, including a white finish that stands out for its purity and eutrality in comparison with other similar materials. It is an ecological material, as it is 100% recyclable. All products made of KrionTM can be reprocessed and reused in the production cycle. This amazing ventilated facade by Butech for the new embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, has been a great succes._