Façades are fundamental to thoughtful urban design. Hardie® Architectural Panel façade panels deliver an exceptional range of finishes to elevate any building's visual impact. Beyond the new Metallics collection—featuring silver, gold, copper, steel, bronze and cast iron—designers can choose from six standard colours and virtually unlimited custom options, each available in two distinctive surface textures: brushed concrete and textured plaster. Together, they unlock powerful design possibilities.

For architects and designers, Hardie® Architectural Panel façade panels represent a versatile design tool that turns ambitious visions into reality. The lustrous Metallics collection creates a breathtaking interplay with natural sunlight, producing extraordinary visual effects that make your façade truly stand out. The classic Metallics collection creates a breathtaking interplay with natural sunlight, producing extraordinary visual effects that make your façade truly stand out. The classic white, grey-beige and black shades of the standard palette embody a timeless, contemporary aesthetic. And should you desire something entirely unique, an extensive selection of custom colours from leading colour systems makes virtually any vision achievable. Matching accessories provide the perfect finishing touch.

Hardie® Architectural Panel façade panels deliver beauty that endures for decades. Their low-maintenance, weatherproof surfaces are finished with fade-resistant colour coatings, ensuring long-term performance with minimal upkeep. These large-format panels (3048 mm × 1220 mm × 8 mm) achieve the highest fire safety ratings (A2, s1-d0), install with ease, and work equally well in new construction and renovation projects. Whether you're designing multi-unit residential complexes or commercial developments, they're perfect for curtain-wall application – with or without thermal insulation – over timber or aluminium substructures.

Hardie® Architectural Panel façade panels marry sophisticated design with genuine sustainability credentials. Manufactured through an optimised process that minimizes resource consumption and carbon emissions, they carry EPD certification – making them the ideal choice for projects pursuing DGNB, BNB, BREEAM, or LEED recognition.

It's worth noting: Hardie® Architectural Panel façade panels have earned multiple design accolades. Recognized as one of the most innovative façade cladding solutions, they received the BLT Construction Product Award in two categories: "Construction Product Design – Flooring & Concrete Materials and Structures" and "Outdoor Systems and Products." The Plus X Award honours their innovative design, outstanding quality and ease of use. Most recently, the German Design Council recognized Hardie® Architectural Panel as a "Winner" in the "Excellent Product Design – Building and Elements" category at the German Design Award 2024.

James Hardie Europe GmbH provides dedicated support for architects and planners bringing projects to life with Hardie® Architectural Panel façade panels:
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