Texture, colour
and character.
Wall and floor tiles, porcelain and mosaics for residential and commercial spaces.
MARMOR by Steuler · Original ABK gallery
Architectural Builders Konnexion · Since 1974
BUILT FOR THE
BIGGER PICTURE.
Architectural ceramics for façades, pools and interiors. German materials, backed by practical project knowledge in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
PROJECT REFERENCE / ROHDE & SCHWARZCeramic façades · Original ABK portfolio
The material palette
THE RIGHT MATERIAL.
FOR THE WHOLE PROJECT.
From a pool edge to a building façade, select ceramics around the design, the setting and the details that make it work.
Texture, colour
MARMOR by Steuler · Original ABK galleryMade for water.
Planned in detail.
Coordinated tiles, mosaics and accessories for private, leisure, therapeutic and competition pools.
OCBC Aquatic Centre · Photo: Singapore Sports Hub–Stanley CheahThe building’s
outer expression.
Ceramic façade panels, with technical support and light-activated Hytect surface options.
Rohde & Schwarz · Original ABK project referenceA new chapter · March 2025
GERMAN CERAMICS.
REGIONAL CONNECTION.
From 1 March 2025, ABK became Agrob Buchtal’s authorised sales agent for Southeast Asia. The announcement sets out direct contracting and factory invoicing with Agrob Buchtal, supported by ABK’s local knowledge and project expertise.
Read the partnership announcementSelected project references
FROM THE DRAWING.
INTO THE WORLD.
Explore the buildings and swimming pools featured in ABK’s original portfolio. Each image represents a published project reference.
FaçadesRohde & Schwarz
Swimming pools · Chroma Pool SeriesOasia Downtown Hotel
Swimming poolsW Singapore — Sentosa Cove
Competition poolsSingapore Sports School
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York HotelOasia Downtown HotelW Singapore Sentosa CoveSt. Regis Hotel SingaporeSt. Regis Hotel & ResidencesSingapore Sports SchoolSingapore Island Country ClubSingapore American SchoolSarawak Aquatic CentreRohde & SchwarzRepublic PolytechnicOCBC Aquatic CentreThe Ritz CarltonMount Elizabeth Novena HospitalNUH Medical CentreGraduate Medical School / Duke-NUSRaffles Education Square
Download the 2025 project reference list
Categories: façades, swimming pools, architectural ceramics and residential spaces.
More than a material supply
MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE.
ABK was incorporated in 1974, formerly as Jos. Hansen Singapore. Its work connects developers, architects, contractors and owners across Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Design & specification
Support with ceramic selection, architectural requirements and technical questions.
Drawings & quantities
Shop drawings with plans, sections and details, together with assistance in quantity take-offs.
Installation knowledge
Practical experience for installation questions, pool accessories and façade applications.
Agrob Buchtal and Jasba
Agrob Buchtal combines German ceramic manufacturing heritage with wall and floor tiles, custom products, slip-resistant surfaces and technical consulting. Its range extends from decorative ceramics to large-format porcelain.
The March 2025 announcement introduces the Solid Ground collection collaboration with Hadi Teherani Design.
Founded in 1926 by Jakob Schwaderlapp, Jasba is known for mosaics and coordinated wall and floor tiles. The original brand profile describes German natural raw materials, varied colours and formats from small mosaics to larger tiles.
Hytect: a surface designed to do more
Hytect is a light-activated titanium dioxide coating fired into the ceramic glaze. Its water-attracting surface helps water spread into a thin film, supporting dirt release. In façade applications, sunlight and rain support the self-washing effect.
The manufacturer’s published material describes photocatalytic effects on microorganisms, algae, moss, pollutants and odours. Benefits depend on the application and conditions; discuss the product specification for your project.
Retained ceramic properties include colour and light fastness, fire behaviour, chemical resistance, antistatic behaviour and thermal conductivity.
Test reports include ISO 27447 antibacterial testing, ISO 10678 cleaning testing and ISO 22197-1 pollutant testing, with Fraunhofer and ISEGA among the published testing organisations.
Explore the original Hytect information · Technical test reports
Environmental resources: EPD, LEED and BREEAM
Environmental Product Declarations report resource use and lifecycle impacts under ISO 14025. They help teams evaluate products within a broader building assessment.
ABK publishes EPD, LEED and BREEAM resources. The EPD linked from the original site is a historical document; confirm the current declaration and applicable product scope before specification.
From the original materials gallery
COLEMAN by Steuler
An expressive, abstract surface treatment with a crafted visual character.
MARMOR by Steuler
Marble-inspired ceramics in glossy and matte finishes, for residential and reception settings.
Jasba KAURI
The original homepage features KAURI as part of Jasba’s ceramic collection.
From the archive · 2017
- Finchley Memorial Hospital: bespoke facade ceramics (27 Nov)
- Novoperedelkino Metro Station: ChromaPlural, Maurice Nio (23 Nov)
- Colourful Everyday Life (20 Nov)
- Zak World of Facades participation, Marina Bay Sands (18 Nov)
- Zak associate-partner announcement (1 Nov)
- Our Tampines Hub launch (7 Aug; opened 6 Aug)
- Duna Arena / 17th FINA Championships (29 Jul)
- Oasia Downtown featured in FuturArc (24 Jul)
- Oasia Downtown featured in A+D (14 Jun)
- BCI Equinox participation at CHIJMES (24 Mar)
These are historical stories and events from the original website, rather than current announcements.
Bring your project into focus
LET’S BUILD
THE NEXT CHAPTER.
Share your application, drawings and material requirements. ABK can help you explore the relevant ceramic systems and project details.
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