{"id":16389,"date":"2024-10-11T16:57:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T14:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uku.eu\/news\/"},"modified":"2025-02-26T16:17:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T14:17:03","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uku.eu\/en\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Limewash contractors specialise in applying breathable, mineral-based finishes to walls and facades. Working with experienced professionals ensures that lime products and limewash paint systems are applied correctly, delivering durable, weather-resistant<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Across residential and architectural projects \u2013 where performance, aesthetics, and indoor air quality are all a priority \u2013 organic and sustainable paints are increasingly specified and sought-after. Unlike conventional coatings,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWhat Are the Best Natural Finishing Materials for Walls and Interiors?\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t\t\t
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Natural finishing materials are increasingly chosen in both modern and heritage projects for their performance, aesthetic quality, and contribution to healthier indoor environments. From clay plaster and stucco to limewash<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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The historic Mooste Manor school building represents a significant example of early 20th- century Estonian manor architecture. The recent restoration focused on traditional lime- based facade systems \u2014 marble lime plaster and lime paint in a custom pink shade. These mineral-based finishes were specified for their compatibility with the historic masonry substrate while meeting contemporary performance standards for breathability and durability in heritage conservation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Dating from the 1730s, R\u00f5uge St. Mary’s Church represents a significant example of historic ecclesiastical architecture in South-Estonia. The recent facade restoration employed NHL (Natural Hydraulic Lime) lime plaster and white lime paint \u2014 traditional mineral-based systems specified for heritage conservation. The intervention prioritizes material compatibility with the original masonry substrate while meeting contemporary performance standards for moisture regulation and breathability in historic building envelopes.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Positioned within the expansive landscapes of Setomaa in South-Estonia, Ilmaveere Boutique Hotel is conceived as an immersive retreat that integrates contemporary architecture with a remote natural setting. The project prioritizes spatial openness and material restraint, using UKU natural lime and clay paints and lime marmorinos throughout interior surfaces. The mineral finishes contribute a tactile warmth and tonal depth, aligned with the hotel’s quiet, landscape-oriented architectural character.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Designed by Apex Arhitektid, this contemporary coastal residence overlooking the sea in Haapsalu is defined by a clear architectural structure and a restrained natural material palette. Interior surfaces are finished in UKU Clay Marmorino, delivering a refined, smooth matte mineral expression suited to coastal conditions. Throughout the house, lightweight clay boards with hemp shiv were used as the plaster substrate. Installed similarly to gypsum boards, they provide an ideal base for clay plasters while eliminating drying time and accelerating the construction process. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Located in the Old Town of P\u00e4rnu, Frost Boutique Hotel Spa combines restored 18th-century architecture with contemporary wellness design. Spa interiors are finished in UKU Lime Marmorino \/ Rustic, integrated across pool, sauna, and relaxation areas. The mineral surface complements the historic envelope with a restrained, tactile material expression suited to high-use spa environments.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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The interior of Meliva Maakri Dental Clinic, designed by Milli Maier Veske, is finished in UKU Lime Paints and Lime Marmorino \u2014 specified for healthcare environments requiring durable, mineral-based surface systems. Lime Marmorino adds a controlled matte surface and mineral depth, reinforcing the clinic’s restrained architectural expression.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Designed by Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with EcoCocon and Realdania, Feldballe Free School sets a benchmark in bio-based educational architecture. The 250 m2 building is constructed almost entirely from natural materials. EcoCocon straw panels form the primary structural envelope, while interior surfaces are finished with UKU Decorative Clay Plaster as part of the project’s bio-based material strategy.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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