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Mix and Match Colours with Trespa

A Guide to Creating Stunning façade design

In contemporary architecture, the strategic use of colour can profoundly influence the aesthetic and emotional impact of a building's façade. Trespa® offers a diverse palette of high-quality panels that enable architects to craft visually compelling exteriors through innovative colour combinations.​

Exploring a Nature-Inspired Palette

Consider the harmonious blend of the following Trespa® Meteon ® colours:​

  • Zinc Grey (A31.4.1): A versatile, medium grey that provides a neutral foundation.​
  • Halmstad (NW28): A warm wood tone adding natural texture and depth.​
  • Core Ash (NW26): A subtle, light woodgrain offering understated elegance.​
  • Mid Beige (A08.2.1): A soft beige that introduces warmth and balance.​
  • Papyrus White (A05.1.0): A crisp, clean white enhancing brightness and contrast.​

This palette draws inspiration from natural elements, combining wood tones with neutral hues to create facades that are both modern and inviting.​

Inspiration from Trespa® Meteon® Projects

Exploring Trespa® Meteon®'s range of projects can provide inspiration for combining these colours. For instance, facades that mix a wood decor like Halmstad (NW28) with a solid colour such as Zinc Grey (A31.4.1) can achieve a balanced and modern aesthetic. While exact project matches may not be documented, the versatility of Trespa® panels allows architects to experiment with various combinations to suit their design vision, giving the freedom to customise.

The Trespa® Meteon® Uni Colours collection offers a versatile palette for facade design. While specific project details are limited, architects have utilised colours like Mid Beige (A08.2.1) and Papyrus White (A05.1.0) to create facades that are both timeless and harmonious with their surroundings.

As is shown in this example, The CIFE School in Fuenlabrada exemplifies how a refined mix of Papyrus White (A05.1.0), Mid Beige (A08.2.1), and Stone Grey (A08.3.1) can bring clarity, warmth, and modernity to an educational environment. The combination of soft neutrals supports a calm and welcoming atmosphere, while the use of clean geometry and muted tones reflects the school's contemporary pedagogical ethos. This subtle palette achieves a professional, timeless expression, proving that educational buildings can feel both uplifting and architecturally grounded.

On the other hand, the Trespa® Meteon® Wood Decors bring warmth, texture, and a natural rhythm to façade design; ideal for creating inviting residential environments and softening the sharp lines of commercial architecture. These decors offer the visual authenticity of timber with the technical performance of high-pressure compact laminate.

Projects such as 55 Logements Collectifs Domnis in France demonstrate the potential of layering these wood tones. (NW26) Core Ash, (NW28) Halmstad, and (NW29) Woodstone, to create variation, texture, and harmony in large-scale housing. When combined with neutral solid colours, these wood decors elevate façades beyond the purely functional, introducing human scale and visual warmth.

Applications in Residential and Commercial Façade Design

For residential projects integrating Halmstad (NW28) and Core Ash (NW26) can evoke a sense of warmth and comfort, making multi-housing applications feel more connected to their natural surroundings. A great example is is Les Terrasses de Palamos, located in Girona, Spain, which features a mix of Pure White (A05.0.0) and Halmstad (NW28), creating a light, natural aesthetic that blends harmoniously with the Mediterranean environment.

In commercial architecture, these same wood-inspired finishes can create a balance between modernity and natural elements. A striking example is the Edificio Vitra in Santiago de Chile, which features Trespa® Meteon® panels in Papyrus White (A05.1.0), Mid Beige (A08.2.1), and Stone Grey A08.3.1). This carefully curated palette delivers a sleek and professional look while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

By incorporating Trespa® Meteon® Halmstad (NW28) or Core Ash (NW26) alongside these neutral tones, architects can introduce a natural accent that prevents office buildings from feeling overly sterile. The result is a timeless yet inviting facade, where wood textures add warmth and contrast against the cool sophistication of Papyrus White (A05.1.0), Mid Beige (A08.2.1), and Stone Grey (A08.3.1).

GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT

Embracing a mix-and-match approach with Trespa®'s diverse portfolio of decors opens up a realm of design possibilities. By thoughtfully combining different tones and textures, architects can craft facades that are not only visually striking but also resonate with the building's environment and purpose.​

For a comprehensive view of available colours and to order free samples, explore Trespa®'s Sample selector.

Note: For precise colour representations and to experience the textures firsthand, it is recommended to request physical samples, as digital displays may not accurately reflect the true colours.

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