AFTER MORE THAN TWO YEARS OF
REDEVELOPMENT WORK, BY ROBERTSON
GROUP, THE MAGNIFICENT BUILDING IS
BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY.
As Spanish City occupies a spectacular seafront setting overlooking
the North Sea coast, it is susceptible to harsh coastal climatic
conditions, which include high winds and salty sea and air. The
Proteus SC perforated cladding panels will go some way to
protecting the building from the elements, which was a major
factor in causing the wear and corrosion that saw the demise of the
original structure.
After more than two years of redevelopment work, by Robertson
Group, the magnificent building is back to its former glory,
transformed into an impressive mixed-use leisure venue that once
again acts as a hub for tourists and members of the community.
The new extension block, clad by Chemplas Ltd, in Proteus SC
perforated TECU Patina, to the rear of the building houses the
new level-access entrance, toilets, plant and staircase that ensure
compliance with modern standards.
Spanish City remains an iconic part of Whitley Bay’s heritage
and a striking example of how old and new architectural styles
and materials can work together. The building is now home to a
Fish & Chip restaurant and takeaway, waffle and pancake house,
Champagne bar, fine-dining restaurant, traditional tearooms and an
event space.
Proteus Facades Ltd is able to offer a wide ranges of TECU copper
and copper alloys in the UK. This includes TECU Copper, TECU
Bronze, TECU Brass, TECU Gold, and TECU Zinn. Some of these
materials are also available pre-patinated, which bypasses the
gradual weathering process, so that the cladding panels take on the
beautiful earth tones from the day the façade is installed.
Spanish City in Whitley Bay, is a collection of Edwardian seaside
pleasure buildings and grounds. Built in 1910, the iconic structure,
which once included a concert hall, restaurant, tea room, ballroom
and funfair, attracted thousands of people from across the UK until
it fell into disrepair in the 1970’s.
For more information on the range of inspirational TECU
cladding materials from Proteus Facades, visit:
www.proteusfacades.com or call: 0151 545 5075.