Archetech Issue 47 2020 | Page 79

ALUCOBOND ® CHOSEN FOR ERIE BASIN DEVELOPMENT SALFORD QUAYS, MANCHESTER, UK New Series of Polycarbonate & Fibreglass Enclosures within the EnviroArmour ® range AVAILABLE ALUCOBOND® A2 from 3A Composites GmbH, has been chosen to clad Erie Basin, a stunning new landmark residential development, for Peel Holdings / Millennium Estates, on the former Dock 9 site in Salford Quays. SOON Photography: Sheppard Robson Architects chose © John Kees Photography ALUCOBOND® A2 aluminium rainscreen cladding panels, finished in different shades of the special colour Pigmento Red, in order to enhance the simplicity of each of the individual components. In addition, ALUCOBOND® A2, being a non- combustible aluminium composite panel with a mineral-filled core, it meets all the strict requirements of fire regulations, as well as being impact-resistant, break-proof and weatherproof. ALUCOBOND® A2 was chosen for its sustainability credentials, having an environmental product declaration (EPD), according to international ISO standards, which provides and independently verified life cycle assessment (LCA) as well as BREEAM contribution. Help to guard important electronic equipment against vandalism, dirt, dust and grime with these IP rated enclosures Some 15,000 m2 of ALUCOBOND® A2 cladding was used on the project. For details about ALUCOBOND®, its surface colours and finishes, or information about the company’s products and services, visit the company’s website at www.alucobond.com or call + 44 (0) 75 84 68 02 62.  www.sti-emea.com  01527 520 999  [email protected]     SPV COMPLETE CLADDING WORKS AT THE NEC SPV Group- the Walsall based refurbishment specialists, have recently completed Phase 2 of the cladding works at The NEC, Birmingham. The cladding works undertaken by SPV form part of a £4.5 million transformation which will completely change the look and feel of the iconic Birmingham based venue. The new design has recently seen 37 pyramid translucent structures installed – created by architects Acivico – that can be backlit to create a stunning visual effect sandwiched between the pyramids are a series of vibrant colour panels designed by global agency McCann. www.spv-uk.co.uk/ RRN319038 Application Engineering QP.indd 1 18/02/2019 14:04:52 The finished result using this innovative technology is visually stunning. The project has not only transformed and modernised the dated building which was originally built in 1976, but has also made the area a far more dynamic and engaging environment for all customers and set the NEC apart as one of the best leisure destinations in the country. SPV’s remit was the installation of designed metal rainscreen cassette panel cladding complete with bespoke flashings.