BEAUTY At Lafarge Tarmac we believe concrete can be beautiful. Inspirational. That it can bring a building to life while improving the lives of those residing within. Once a material that divided and inspired in equal measure, recent concrete innovations such as decorative, translucent and even self-cleaning mixes have gone a long way to change perceptions. However we believe we can go further still and, more importantly, have the drive and talent to make it happen. So if you have an idea that needs realising, bring it to beautiful fruition with Lafarge Tarmac concrete.
ULTIMATE CREATIVITY Sustainable, recyclable and versatile. Hardly surprising concrete is the material of choice for many of the world s leading architects. From illuminating soft furnishings to inspired timepieces, its potential is almost limitless.
Lafarge Tarmac was a great partner in helping us to make our vision for the diving boards at the Olympic Aquatic Centre a reality. They were dedicated and committed in developing a product that would provide the strength and durability required along with a beautiful finish for a complex shape. We had a very tight build programme to adhere to and the spatial restraints on site made the building process quite complicated, but we were always confident that the job would be completed on time and to a high standard. Their early involvement was key in achieving a great result. Sara Klomps. Associate, Zaha Hadid Architects.
ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE Zaha Hadid Architects. Olympic Aquatic Centre, London.
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ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE Foster & Partners. Millau Viaduct, France.
ULTIMATE STYLE While elegance and luxury may not be words conventionally associated with concrete, we strongly believe both are true. Lafarge Tarmac has been directly involved with projects that feature an ingenious use of concrete to produce results that are both functional and stunning.
ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE Panter Hudspith Architects. The Collection, Lincoln.
ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE Conran & Partners. Varsity Hotel, Cambridge.
ORIGINALITY In the past few years the industry has seen a massive leap in concrete innovation. From self-compacting to permeable and translucent concretes we re proud to be at the forefront of many of these advances. More than anything, we love to be challenged. So set us a brief and we ll use our best minds to find the best solution.
The consultative and technical nature of Lafarge Tarmac s approach was invaluable in helping to realise the material concept into architecture. Their early involvement was key to the successful development of high quality architectural concrete supplied for the building facades and roof. Dean Pike. Lead Project Architect on the Hepworth Gallery while working for David Chipperfield Architects. Dean has since started his own architectural studio in London.
ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE David Chipperfield Architects. Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield. HEPWORTH GALLERY
ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE Stanton Williams Architects. The Sainsburys Laboratory, Cambridge. (2012 RIBA Stirling Prize).
SUPPORT At Lafarge Tarmac we pride ourselves on providing more than innovative concrete. We deliver solutions. Day after day, year after year we push ourselves to create advanced products that drive the industry forward. So whatever the question, we have the answer. Every solution starts with a challenge. Tell us yours by calling 0800 1 218 218 or visiting lafargetarmac.com
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