The rich diversity of the TECU range of copper and copper-alloy
materials such as bronze allow unparalleled variety and high-quality
aesthetics for architecture especially as the material weathers and
mellows over time. This subtly changes the façade’s appearance as it
develops a tough, maintenance-free and beautiful patina, as will be
the case at Chesil Lodge. THE OVERALL BUILDING DESIGN IS BASED
AROUND A CLEVER SYNCOPATION OF
TWO AND THREE STOREY BLOCKS THAT
FEATURE INTEGRAL BALCONIES
During the weathering process, the matt surface of the Proteus HR
TECU Bronze rainscreen cladding panels develop an oxide layer that
will provide additional protection from rain, frost, wind, UV rays and
other external elements. This brings with it striking colour variations
through an entire range of warm russet tones that change depending
on the level of natural light and time of year. All the materials are 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. Proteus
Facades also offers a range of other surface treatments that avoid,
delay or accelerate the weathering process.
The overall building design is based around a clever syncopation of
two and three storey blocks that feature integral balconies, which,
in combination with the Proteus HR Bronze rainscreen cladding and
glazing elements, visually interrupt the skyline, avoiding what could
otherwise have been a large, monolithic structure.
This massing of the development and the façade treatment are what
sets this project apart, creating a development that is sympathetic with
its location. PDP Architecture orientated the building so that it faced
on to the rear of Chesil Street along Barfield Close, again, a measure to
avoid imposing on existing buildings and the local area.
Proteus Facades offers one of the widest ranges of TECU copper and
copper alloys in the UK. This includes TECU Brass, TECU Copper, TECU
Bronze, TECU Gold, TECU Zinn, a tin-plated copper that offers all the
advantages of copper but weathers from silver to subtle grey tones.
To find out more about Proteus HR rainscreen cladding panels and
other TECU materials, visit: www.proteusfacades.com or
call: 0151 545 5075.
All factors which resulted in the development securing the Best
Inclusive Building Award at the annual Local Authority Building Control
(LABC) Awards 2019. In addition, Chesil Lodge has been shortlisted for
the 2019 SPACES Civic Building of the Year award.
Chesil Lodge comprises of 52 self-contained Extra Care Units
supported by a number of shared facilities including a reception area,
cafe/restaurant facility, a lounge and activity rooms, as well as a Day
Care Unit which allows families respite from care for the morning or
afternoon.