Striking Façade on Hotel Features Laminated Steel Cladding

By DuPont™ Tedlar®. 

While the interior of this skyscraper hotel in Paris has undergone refurbishment, the exterior has maintained its pristine white condition thanks to Tedlar® film. 

This skyscraper hotel in central Paris designed by Pierre Dufau et Associés and built in 1974 has had several different owners, from the Sheraton to the Méridien, before finally becoming the Pullman Hotel Montparnasse in 2011. What hasn’t changed is the striking 18,000-square-meter façade featuring steel cladding, laminated with white Tedlar® film.  

Almost half a century later, the hotel’s interior has undergone major refurbishment, whilst the exterior with its vertical, angular lines remains untouched and in pristine condition, without yellowing, chalking or corrosion, helping to make this hotel a recognizable Parisian landmark from afar.  

Project specifics

• Type of application: Galvanized sheet steel laminated with white Tedlar® PVF film  

• Year of construction: 1974  

• Location: Paris, France 

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Tedlar® protective film is resistant to fading, cracking, ultraviolet (UV) rays and won't support the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria. Even in the most extreme environments Tedlar® provides superior surface protection. During processing, Tedlar® protective film produces low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, making it safe for you and the environment. 

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