International Project: The Ned Hotel

 

LATICRETE promises to Enable Iconic Designs all over the world, and this week we're showcasing a beautiful project from the UK!

Originally designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens in 1924, this building was a masterpiece of its age, widely regarded as the finest commercial building of its time with a grand banking hall and offices in the Neo-Classicism style.

Eventually turned into a hotel and named in honour of its creator, The Ned Hotel would become a sumptuous five star hotel, spa and beauty club and include a collection of restaurants. Due to its Grade-I listed status it had to keep the historic features of the original design, and any new addition to the hotel would also have to look like it was an original part of the building, designed in the neo-classic trend of the 1920’s.

With a specification of hexagonal pool tiles and a unique grout colour to match a design from almost 100 years ago, LATICRETE Europe was able to step up to the challenge and meet all the unique requirements for this project. Thanks to our innovative grout solutions, LATICRETE played our part in giving this very special old building has a new lease on life.

Read more about this project here!

International Project: Cathedral of the Holy Cross

 

Join us each week for a look at a stunning LATICRETE project from around the world! This week we're taking a look at Boston in the United States. For nearly 150 years, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross has been a staple in Boston’s Catholic community and has played host to many significant events in U.S. history, including 1964’s requiem mass to mourn the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Pope John Paul II’s first trip to the United States as leader of the Catholic Church in 1979 and an interfaith service where President Barack Obama addressed the nation after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

Generations of use had taken a toll on the largest Catholic church in New England, and for its first-ever renovation architects chose to specify products that would stand the test of time, using a full LATIRETE installation system for a 25-year warranty. With almost 1900m² to be tiled, the contractors relied on a vast range of LATICRETE products to ensure this historic project was a success.

The range of products used on this project include LEVEL and STRATA_MAT™ for the underlayment and uncoupling membrane, topped with a layer of HYDRO BAN® and adhesives, followed by grouting with PERMACOLOR® Select and SPECTRALOCK® Pro Premium Grout.

Read more about this project here!