design
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In Australia, La Escandella terracotta roof
tiles have been used in a many upmarket
residential projects.The most prominent
commercial project is the Pantanassa Greek
Orthodox monastery and church at
Mangrove Mountain, on a rugged, isolated
bluff north of Sydney. Stage two of this
remarkable, ongoing project is featured in
this issue of
design
mag.
Bristile Roofing markets five La Escandella
profiles in Australia:
Curvado
is an interlocking tile with a
traditional half-round pan, widely used on
European and more especially
Mediterranean buildings over the centuries.
These tiles can be used on roof pitches as
low as twenty degrees.
Medio Curva
is a half-round tile traditionally
laid as a two-piece with alternate tiles
inverted.This profile is very typical of Spanish
roofing architecture.These tiles are suitable
for roof pitches as low as ten degrees and
are available in two sizes.
Planum
is a lower profile tile with excellent
weatherproofing. Its innovative design allows
for faster construction on roof pitches as low
as twenty degrees.
Visum
has a patented, ultra-low-profile,
interlocking design that replicates the profile
of slate or shingles, without the cost.
Grande
combines the traditional French
roof tile profile with the timeless colour and
style of terracotta.
These premium-quality roof tiles are
available in an array of distinctive colours
and glazes.Their pre-weathered and aged
colours in particular add a unique finish to
any roof and are ideal for discerning home
builders seeking to add a touch of European
style.
The La Escandella Collection is available
nationally from Bristile Roofing or visit
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supplier of roof tiles, delivering a staggering
five and a half million units which were
produced in their state-of-the-art factory in
just fifteen days!
Recently La Escandella has returned to
Palm Island as the supplier of roof tiles for
the Sofitel Resort on the island of Palm
Jumeirah, supplying over 150,000 Curvado
tiles in Jaspee Oja.The 31-storey hotel
boasts sea views from every room and a
mile-long promenade with over 200 shops,
cafes and restaurants.
The company has become something of a
resort specialist with other projects in the
USA, Germany, Cayman Islands,Antilles
and Honduras.The Pristine Bay Resort and
Spa in Honduras was designed by
acclaimed architect Guillermo Trotti (also
known for his industrial design, including
elements of the International Space
Station). La Escandella supplied 8900
square metres of terracotta roof tiles for
this project.
