Clay facade cladding
EXTERNA
SANNINI
Extema is a system of modular terracotta elements dedicated to the great
tradition of the Italian piazza, conceived as an architectural space and also as
a tangible manifestation of constructional sapience and material culture. A full
range of elements is offered for the design of external areas, like up to 5 cm
thick paving with a high resistance to vehicular traffic and frost in different
sizes with mechanical characteristics comparable to those of the best stone
materials such as granite. Its pale colour together with its natural and very fine
grain respond to the quest for a balanced relationshipbetween man and his
surroundings, stimulating innovative ideas both in contemporary and historical
contexts, for public spaces as well as private residences. Four basic sizes for
paving, designed for laying with 8 mm joints and perfectly suitable for laying
dry on sand. Thickness, shape and technical specifications such as absorption
make the Externa series a unique material of its kind. All elements of the
Externa range can be used to make curtain walls, mounted without mortar on
metal supports, leaving complete expressive freedom to the designer.
tradition of the Italian piazza, conceived as an architectural space and also as
a tangible manifestation of constructional sapience and material culture. A full
range of elements is offered for the design of external areas, like up to 5 cm
thick paving with a high resistance to vehicular traffic and frost in different
sizes with mechanical characteristics comparable to those of the best stone
materials such as granite. Its pale colour together with its natural and very fine
grain respond to the quest for a balanced relationshipbetween man and his
surroundings, stimulating innovative ideas both in contemporary and historical
contexts, for public spaces as well as private residences. Four basic sizes for
paving, designed for laying with 8 mm joints and perfectly suitable for laying
dry on sand. Thickness, shape and technical specifications such as absorption
make the Externa series a unique material of its kind. All elements of the
Externa range can be used to make curtain walls, mounted without mortar on
metal supports, leaving complete expressive freedom to the designer.
