paroc panel system magazine

The Award 2000 proved how creatively
architects can turn standard building
elements into creative solutions.
Especially the corner panel has proved
to be "a competitive edge".
Some schemes were let down by the quality of
images submitted - we all wanted the gold-coloured
power station in Sweden to do well, but it was not
represented to its full extent; or, whilst being
interesting architecturally - such as the Dutch Flower
Project - did not represent a particularly noteworthy
application of the panels. The overcladding
schemes, although using the system in a technically
proficient way, were felt not to represent the panel
graphically enough, and promoted the visible
cladding instead.
Markku Mäkinen (MM), a Structural Engineer
at Aaro Kohonen Oy in Espoo, comments:
”All projects on display are excellent examples of
the suitability of the Paroc panel system for modern
way of building. Unfortunately some of the projects
did not sufficiently reveal the realisation technique
employed, which may be one reason for the drop
in placing.”
Architect Kim Eklund (KE), of Turku-based
practice Arkkitehtitoimisto Sigge Oy, commented
on the high standard of the entries and the
prevalence of silver-coloured panels!
THE MAGAZINE 7