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Welcome to PREFARENZEN – the medium for all those who are enthusiastic about architecture, design and craftsmanship. We explore extraordinary projects, talk to creative minds and show how PREFA products make architecture more sustainable, courageous and impressive.

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Colour meets function & community: Van B in Munich

Modern residential architecture in the Van B project in Munich with an innovative bay window façade and striking PREFALZ aluminium roof in the special colour IGP Orange HDP from PREFA. The high-quality roofing material impresses with its extreme durability, high resistance and colour fastness. In combination with the cubic façade design and large window areas, the result is a harmonious overall appearance that combines functionality, design and sustainability at the highest level – ideal for urban living.

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A modern aluminium roof for a historic barn

The restored barn ‘La Grange à Gaby’ in Engins, France. The building combines traditional stone masonry with a modern PREFA aluminium roof made of 29 × 29 cm rhomboid panels. The renovation combines historical construction with contemporary architecture and sustainable materials.

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A glass-blowing workshop with a modern aluminium skin

Frontansicht des Studio Comploj in Wien mit PREFALZ Aluminium-Fassade in P.10 Prefabronze. Die moderne Glasbläserei verbindet Handwerk mit zeitgenössischer Architektur.

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Dresden's artistic play of colours with the ‘Pick-Nick’ rhombus façade

The ‘Pick-Nick’ residential and commercial building in Dresden boasts a modern PREFA aluminium façade made of rhomboid panels in various shades of green and beige. The striking building envelope combines clear lines with a dynamic play of colours and is complemented by generous glass surfaces. The ‘Pick-Nick’ lettering on the upper edge of the building and the green roof terrace add architectural highlights.

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Felchlin's chocolate villa inspires modern residential construction

Luftaufnahme der modernen Wohnanlage in Liebwylen, Schweiz. Die Gebäude sind mit PREFALZ Aluminiumdächern in Braun gestaltet und verfügen über runde Dachfenster. Im Zentrum steht die historische Villa, umgeben von harmonisch angeordneten Neubauten, eingebettet in eine grüne Landschaft.

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Aluminium, light and colours: the dynamic façade of the ZIB Nikolai

Das Veranstaltungszentrum ZIB Nikolai in St. Veit in der Südsteiermark mit einer modernen, dynamischen Aluminiumfassade in braun-beigegrauen Tönen, im Vordergrund eine grüne Wiese, im Hintergrund die Kirche von St. Nikolai mit gelber Fassade und rotem Dach.

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Space for rhomboids: architecture for an active life in old age

Slika prikazuje niz modernih, minimalistički dizajniranih zgrada s fasadom obloženom PREFA krovnim i zidnim rombovima 44 × 44 u orah smeđoj boji. Rombna struktura obloge skladno se nadopunjuje s toplim drvenim elementima, koji uokviruju ulazne prostore i velike staklene površine. Zgrade su smještene u zeleno, pažljivo uređeno okruženje, što stvara mirnu i ugodnu atmosferu. Ovaj dizajn spaja funkcionalnost s estetski privlačnom arhitekturom.

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New highlight with PREFA aluminium in the residential district of Ratingen

A modern detached house with a hipped roof and bronze-coloured aluminium roof and façade cladding from PREFA. The house is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, surrounded by well-tended gardens and other detached houses. A low fence separating the property from the street can be seen in the foreground. The architecture of the house is characterised by clean lines and large windows that allow plenty of natural light into the interior.

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How a PREFALZ roof protects a bus station in Croatia

The picture shows the bus stop "Autobusni Kolodvor Slavonski Brod" in Croatia at dusk. The bus stop has a large, white Prefalz roof from PREFA, which is supported by black columns. The façade consists of modern, brown panels, which are illuminated by floor lights, creating a warm, inviting ambience. Buses and waiting areas can be seen under the roof. In the background are various buildings, including a tall office tower and several residential buildings.

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New construction in the Dolomites: Chalets incorporate PREFALZ roof and façade

Moderne Ferienhütten mit anthrazitfarbenen Prefalz Blechdach und Fassde kombiniert mit markanten Holzrahmenfenstern aus Lärchenholz in den Dolomiten, abgegrenzt von einem Gartenzaun, mit der Bergkulisse im Hintergrund.

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High-end architecture in the villa quarter of Veenendaal with PREFALZ

View of a modern detached house with pointed gable roofs made of black Prefalz material, located in a quiet street. The house combines a dark façade with light-coloured brick accents and large areas of glazing. Young trees and a naturally landscaped front garden frame the house and blend into the peaceful neighbourhood.

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Built idyll in the mountains: contemporary architecture in the Julian Alps

A modern chalet in Slovenia with a combination of traditional and contemporary architectural elements, embedded in an alpine landscape. The house features a wooden façade with closed shutters, a characteristic steep pitched roof with nut-brown roof and wall rhombuses and a chimney. The property is surrounded by abundant green spaces, trees and offers a clear view of the distant mountains and an open valley

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