Located in Lugano, in the heart of the Ticino canton, the Carioca residential building stands out for its elegant and fluid architecture, characterized by a series of horizontal bands that wrap the building and highlight its curved lines. This architectural language gives the ensemble a strong identity while engaging harmoniously with the urban landscape.

In this context, Rebeton designed and manufactured the façade elements using ACRYTHERM® D mineral panels, in a chocolate colour with a medium stone finish. Custom-developed for the project, these panels fully contribute to the architectural expression by cladding the continuous bands that structure the façades.

A distinctive feature of this project is the presence of numerous curved panels, precisely following the rounded forms of the building. The curvature radii were integrated from the design stage to ensure perfect continuity of the lines and to preserve the fluidity of the mineral envelope across the entire façades.

The chocolate colour enhances the perception of the volumes and highlights the horizontal design of the bands. Combined with the mineral texture of the medium stone finish, it brings depth and elegance to the façade, whose appearance subtly changes with the light.

The custom fabrication ensured precise alignment between the straight and curved sections, guaranteeing visual continuity without interruption. The façade thus appears as a homogeneous envelope, where the material naturally follows the movement of the building.

This project demonstrates Rebeton’s ability to develop mineral solutions tailored to complex architectures, where mastery of curves, quality of finishes, and precision of fabrication fully contribute to the identity of the building.

Here, the curve is not just an architectural detail: it becomes the very principle of the façade.