STO GOES BACK TO SCHOOL ON
A MAJOR MIDLANDS PROJECT
The tremendous design possibilities offered by the StoVentec
Glass rainscreen cladding system have been highlighted by a
recently completed project at a leading Midlands school. The
Sto system was specified for the Wolverhampton Girl’s High
School due to the strong visual appeal which matched the
architect’s vision for the project.
“The design of the school’s new sixth-form building was
extremely important given its location and context, and this
played a major role in driving the specification of the most
appropriate materials,” explains Joe Harris of Seymour Harris
Architects. “In contrast to previous pastiche additions to the
school, we wanted to use modern materials which would
complement the original architecture of the school. The new
building is harmonized with its surroundings through the
colour and pattern of the high-level cladding and by physically
reflecting the attractive landscaping of the site, and the
school’s original buildings which date back to 1911.”
The original idea of cladding the building with a reflective
metallic finish was changed, as the school environment could
easily lead to the metal being scratched and dented.
“We chose the StoVentec Glass system instead,” adds Joe.
“It’s tough and scratch-resistant, but it still provided the high
degree of reflectivity that we were looking for. Sto worked
closely with us, providing many samples and helping us to
arrive at the final choice. The StoVentec Glass proved to be an
excellent way of translating our design into reality.”
The BBA-accredited StoVentec Glass system incorporates an
adjustable sub-construction, which is designed bespoke for
each project. This can easily be adjusted to suit any uneven
substrate and creates a ventilated cavity which keeps the wall
dry and allows it to breathe.
Tempered safety glass panels are bonded to unique StoVentec
carrier boards in the factory, and then fixed to the sub-
construction at the project site.
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