Copper Facades of Reef Residence in Sochi

Balconies of Reef Residence with copper belts, soffits, and glass railings next to a pine tree.

The copper facades of Reef Residence in Sochi echo the smooth lines of the building by the Black Sea. The patinated copper KME TECU Patina emphasizes the curves of the balconies, unites the horizontal facade bands, and the cladding of the plinth. Its green shades reveal themselves differently in sunlight and shade, alongside the glass railings and light sloping supports.

RADEKA carried out the detailed design and copper cladding of the western and southern facades, balconies, roof, and plinth. Copper was used in the balcony cladding on the horizontal facade bands and lower surfaces. Close-up shots show the layout of sheet elements, the design of curves, joints, and connection details.

The factory patina allowed for a characteristic green surface to be achieved right after installation. At the same time, the copper retained its lively texture and color variations, which are especially noticeable up close. The gallery features overall views of the residence, work stages, and details of the completed cladding.

Reef Residence in Sochi with a green copper facade by the Black Sea. — Facades of Reef Residence made of patinated copper KME TECU Patina.

Installers fitting patinated copper cladding to the horizontal facade bands of Reef Residence. — Cladding the horizontal facade bands during installation.

Curved balconies of Reef Residence with copper cladding and a view of the Black Sea. — Smooth lines of the Reef Residence balconies in KME TECU Patina cladding.

Sunset reflected in the glass railings of the Reef Residence balconies with copper cladding. — Reflections of the sunset in the glass and copper lines of the balconies.

Detail of the copper cladding fastening of Reef Residence with exposed fastening elements and substructure. — Detail of the cladding fastening during installation.

Rounded end of Reef Residence with copper cladding transitioning into horizontal balcony belts. — Patinated copper follows the curvilinear shape of the building.

Overall view of Reef Residence with copper facades and construction equipment during finishing works. — Overall view of the building during finishing works.

Texture of green patinated copper KME TECU Patina and joints of cladding elements of Reef Residence. — Patinated copper close-up: surface, shades, and joints.

Clouds reflected in the glass railings of the Reef Residence balconies between green copper belts. — Combination of patinated copper and glass on the Reef Residence facade.

Section of copper cladding on the concrete frame of Reef Residence at an early stage of facade work. — Copper cladding against the backdrop of the open concrete frame.

Curvilinear lower part of the Reef Residence facade with patinated copper cladding. — Layout of copper elements on the rounded surface.

View from below of the rounded copper facade of Reef Residence and the upward lines of the balconies. — Layout of patinated copper on the rounded facade.

Copper belts and soffits of the Reef Residence balconies above an olive tree in the courtyard. — Rhythm of copper belts, glass railings, and sloping supports.

Joint of bent elements made of patinated copper with flanging and fastening on the Reef Residence facade. — Geometry of the joint and flanging of copper details up close.

Curved balconies of Reef Residence with green copper cladding and soffits against the blue sky. — Copper cladding on the balconies highlights the sculptural form of the Reef Residence facade.