CONCRETE FORMLINERS
LOOKBOOK #4
FORM
FOLLOWS
FABRICATION
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in progress
4 LOOKBOOK Contents Editorial 5
❺ Editorial
From the file to the most modern production
techniques such as the CNC mill – the production
of precise and detailed moulds requires crafts-
manship, finesse and passion for creative work.
Our new Fabrication Collection celebrates this
❻ 24 Inspiration art of forming and shaping by combining the
essence of centuries-old handcrafting techniques
with state-of-the-art technology. Our reliefs are
one example, while other structures are dedicated
to traditional façade design with wooden shingles
⓬ FABRICATION or rammed concrete.
Whether wood, stone or plastering tech-
Collection
niques – our SELECT structures are an example
of how we can design façades in a contemporary
way while still respecting traditional craftsman-
ship. In our Form Follows Fabrication collection
we are continuing the tried and tested for
RECKLI
tomorrow.
34 Browse through our Lookbook and you will
see how we create and manufacture. You’ll be
SELEC T
surprised how much craftsmanship goes into
our products.
6 LOOKBOOK Inspiration RECKLI SELECT Stone & Masonry 7
2/160 Via Appia 2/173 Santa Cruz 1–4
RECKLI SELECT Stone & Masonry RECKLI SELECT Stone & Masonry
A horizontal masonry structure with natural stones A rock structure with deep, diagonal cracks and
of different sizes. The uneven surface of the stones fractures. Nature as a shaper, shaped over the years
enlightens the façade. and now immortalized in concrete as a piece of
history.
Naturally
grown,
handcrafted,
translated
into today.
Stone &
1/352 Embrun
RECKLI SELECT Stone & Masonry
Cobblestones in the vertical? The horizontal stone
structure with oval, hand-laid stones provides a
Masonry
change of perspective.
8 LOOKBOOK Inspiration RECKLI SELECT Stone & Masonry RECKLI 2/121 Cheyenne 1–7 9
10 LOOKBOOK Inspiration RECKLI SELECT Ribs & Waves RECKLI 1/245 Nevada 11
1/126 B Larnaka 2/175 Friesland
RECKLI SELECT Ribs & Waves RECKLI SELECT Ribs & Waves
Vertically arranged elevations with a coarse fracture A wave-like structure with a corrugated appearance
structure, separated by 10 millimeter wide indenta- that lives from the play of light and shadow. A struc-
tions. The characteristic look is created by hammering ture whose charm lies in the change of perspective.
the surface of the rib.
Ribs &
1/245 Nevada
RECKLI SELECT Ribs & Waves
A clear ribbed structure. The vertically aligned ribs
of different widths and arrangements have a depth
Waves
of 10 to 20 millimetres.
FABRICATION Collection
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FABRICATION
Collection
We show ❺ new
structures and take
you with us into our
manufacturing
techniques
FABRICATION Collection
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formed
The traditional Japanese technique of wood
preservation, YAKISUGI, makes wooden
components more resistant to weathering,
by flames
pests, and decay. The surface is carefully
charred. The carbonization process gives
the wood a distinctive texture, which also
proves aesthetically appealing in concrete.
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KURO
KURO – Japanese for black – preserves
the play of flames in a snapshot and
combines the aesthetics of the Yakisugi
technique with the advantages of
concrete.
FABRICATION Collection
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The shingle façade made of wood is
a fascinating example of traditional
craftsmanship and a technique, which
PAANU is still used today as a durable and
weather-resistant solution, especially
in densely wooded and mountainous
Paanu is the Finnish word for shingle
and is a structure that transfers
regions of Europe, such as the Alps.
the principle of the shingle façade to We integrate this design element, cast
concrete façades, right down to the
smallest wooden fibre. The depth of in concrete, into the urban space.
detail that can be achieved in this way
is particularly remarkable.
The production of our Formliners be-
gins with the construction of a master
mould. The wood is split by hand to
preserve the natural grain. By gluing
and nailing the shingles, the charac-
teristic smooth, horizontal lines are
created. The different heights and
depths of the shingles give the struc-
ture a natural, animated look.
Once the master mould has been com-
pleted, it can be used as a positive
mould for casting our Formliners. The
combination of traditional craftsman-
ship and modern technology enables
us to produce the timeless beauty of
shingle façades with the design free-
dom of concrete. Experimenting with
colour pigments, aggregates or acid-
ification of the surface also ensures
great aesthetic flexibility.
FABRICATION Collection
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Reliefs are a versatile art form that can
fulfill both decorative and narrative functions.
We have transported the concept from
antiquity via the Roman Empire, Renaissance
and Baroque to the here and now.
A sculptural
2/260 play with
NOVA the surface.
The interplay of high and low and
repeating geometric shapes creates
a tactile, playful surface.
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Just like tiles since time The sweeping lines and the relation-
ship between the individual elements
immemorial, the ZEN create a tangible arc of tension.
structure can also be
combined individually.
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ZEN
FABRICATION Collection
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Rammed concrete is a
traditional construction
method based on the
manual compaction of
concrete – a technique,
which was developed
in the 1820s by the French
architect and engineer
François Martin Lebrun.
Today rammed concrete is
extremely popular due
to its unique appearance
and its ability to blend
STRATA, Latin for layers, is characterized harmoniously into
by the aesthetic and structural properties of
rammed concrete. The characteristic look is natural surroundings.
created by the layered compaction.
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STRATA
24 LOOKBOOK Inspiration RECKLI SELECT Roughcast 25
Smooth was
yesterday:
In the field
of tension
between
traditional craft
and more 2/62 Tevere
RECKLI SELECT Roughcast
modern A plaster structure with very fine elevations, the
surface feel of which is reminiscent of a steel file.
technology,
walls in
concrete can
be aesthetically
appealing
design.
2/69 Marne
RECKLI SELECT Roughcast
A texture whose surface is reminiscent of
Roughcast
scratch plaster. The grain size is 16 millimeters.
26 LOOKBOOK Inspiration RECKLI SELECT Wood RECKLI 2/32 Inn 27
28 LOOKBOOK Inspiration RECKLI SELECT Wood RECKLI 2/32 Inn 29
2/227 Tirari 1/10 Pellworm
RECKLI SELECT Wood RECKLI SELECT Wood
By casting wood that has naturally weathered A vertically running wooden structure with
over a long period of time, we achieve this coarse, lightly grained boards. The boards are arranged
brittle texture. at different heights with equal spacing.
Naturally
haptic. Not
from the
drawing
board, but
moulded
2/240 Bali
RECKLI SELECT Wood from
A wooden structure with irregularly joined boards.
natural
Wood
The rough wood texture with clearly visible knots
and grain imparts a rustic character to the concrete.
30 LOOKBOOK Making-of 31
Vision becomes
It is the personalities who
characterize RECKLI’s
collections with their love
of detail and craftsmanship.
Creative skill and
industrial precision give
Reality each structure a unique
signature.
32 LOOKBOOK Making-of 33
Verena Kemper loves working with her »I love working
with my hands.
hands. In our manufacturing There is some-
facility the industrial design graduate thing very
satisfying
is responsible for casting patterns about seeing
for architects at RECKLI. Verena also directly what
you have
combines her creative streak in her created.«
designs for new structures with a logical, – Verena Kemper
industrially oriented production mindset.
Before Verena became part of the Verena finds inspiration in every-
RECKLI family, the mother of three, day life: »I always walk through the
studied design in Milan and then world with my eyes open, taking in
worked in the creative industry shapes, colours, patterns, combi-
for several years. Now the experi- nations, trends and developments.
enced designer casts the samples I can’t do anything else.«
for the architects and clients two
days a week. The different structures Verena’s way of working is unusual,
and patterns still inspire Verena. but no exception at RECKLI. Where
For the new collection, Verena has possible, attempts are made to
also ventured into texture design: give employees cross-divisional
»The variety of possibilities and insights. In Verena’s eyes, it is
the changeability particularly ap- also a fundamental advantage if
peal to me. I find it highly modern, you are not restricted to one area,
creative and very individual to see but have a more complete view of
how these structures can give a things. This also includes having
building a certain look, a face and in-house craftspeople. »This defi-
perhaps also a function or support nitely shortens development times
a design.« and you can have a direct influence
on implementation,« says Verena.
In the spirit of craftsmanship, all
the steps in the entire process
build on each other logically – an
aspect that particularly appeals to After studying at the Istituto
Verena. After thorough research, Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan,
analysis and conception are followed Verena Kemper worked for
by the drawing of the first drafts, renowned studios and brands
in Italy and Germany. The gradua-
the creation of models, many revi- te industrial designer has been
sion loops and the generation of responsible for the pattern depart-
3D drawings as a result of creative ment at RECKLI since 2020 and has
thinking and technical skills. designed NOVA and ZEN this year.
34 LOOKBOOK RECKLI SELECT Overview 35
RECKLI SELEC T A complete overview of all concrete structures with all
technical data can be found here: reckli.com
1/12 Rügen 2/30 B Havel 2/104 Sambesi 2/80 Rasterfix
Abstract Ribs & Waves Roughcast Functional
1/42 Madeira 2/48 Ruhr 2/111 Oriental 11 2/208 Volta
Ribs & Waves Wood Abstract Abstract
1/43 Corse 2/79 Mayenne 2/120 Rhombus 2/239 Sumatra
Abstract Stone & Masonry Functional Stone & Masonry
1/46 Rib Type N 2/90 Travertin 2/125 Dordogne 3/321 Groove
Ribs & Waves Stone & Masonry Abstract Collection
2/24 Donau 2/93 Red River 2/156 Steinwald 3/322 Flurry
Wood Roughcast Stone & Masonry Collection
36 LOOKBOOK Imprint
The most sustainable textured Formliners in the
world – ISCC+ certified
We are constantly working to make our Form-
liners more sustainable. An important step on this
path: ISCC+ certification. This makes us the only
manufacturer to date to offer Formliners that
meet the sustainability requirements of the ISCC
across the entire supply chain – from the first
raw material to the finished product. In concrete
terms, this means that our certified Formliners
consist of up to 90 % sustainable raw materials.
All RECKLI Formliners can be ordered in this
certified sustainable form. The ISCC is a global
sustainability certification system that covers all
raw materials and markets.
Scan the QR code and find out more.
RECKLI Lookbook #4 Picture credits
FORM FOLLOWS FABRICATION P. 3: Tatra Archive of Planet Earth, Kościelisko, Poland
January 2025 (Filip Bramorski)
P. 4: Production (Alexandra Kowitzke)
Publisher P. 8: Tatra Archive of Planet Earth, Kościelisko, Poland
RECKLI GmbH, www.reckli.de (Filip Bramorski)
Industriestraße 36, 44628 Herne, Deutschland P. 11: Fire station Ingelheim, Germany (Erich Spahn)
T +49 2323 17060, F +49 2323 170650 P. 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21: Production (Jan Ladwig)
P. 25: Schinkelplatz, Berlin (J. Konrad Schmidt)
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Carsten Nierobisch, Kirsten Strickstrock Czech Republic (Andrey Golovashev)
marketing@reckli.de P. 30, 31, 33, 36: Production, Verena (Jan Ladwig)
Structure images: Jan Ladwig
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