5 GOT THE BLUES

For more intense colours, renders can be used in place of concrete to create a similar feel. ‘For this project we wanted a very controlled, even colouration and surface finish, as well as graphic curved forms that would have been incredibly difficult to achieve with concrete, so we chose to use a silicone render instead,’ explains Richard Bridges, founding director of Alexander Owen Architecture. ‘The material guarantees a uniform colour and creates a really vibrant colour pop, and like concrete it creates a statement texture – this mix is combined with 1mm render granules for a rough, tactile finish.’

GET THE LOOK Project, aoarchitecture.co.uk. Render, ewipro.com