Facade System - UHPC Terra-Cotta Veneer | Hofmann Facades Group

UHPC Terra-Cotta Veneer by Hofmann is a thin lightweight composite facade panel made from terra-cotta veneer backed with ultra-high performance concrete. This brick-faced precast solution is creating a new future for prefabricated architecture, by creating classic terra-cotta-looking facades that are lightweight, making them easier to use on buildings.

It is suited for complex three-dimensional geometries calling for specifications beyond the current size or weight limitations. Ultra-thin, full floor height elements no longer requiring tower cranes for installation help maximize floor space use while guaranteeing long-term durability and thermal load mitigation.

System Benefits:

• Improved Carbon Footprint –less cement
• Weight reduction –30% of precast
• Loads on superstructure reduced
• Anchor sizes can be downsized
• Tenable floor space gain
• More space for insulation
• More space for fireproofing
• Installation from floor slab
• No tower crane necessary
• Program acceleration
• Superior performance (Blast, etc)
• Thermal separation between Veneer &UHPC
• Enhanced durability
• Total cost savings