Archetech Issue 49 2020 | Page 76

ROOFING & CLADDING ALUCOBOND ® EXTENDS ITS ‘NATURAL’ SURFACE SERIES ALUCOBOND ® , from 3A Composites GmbH, is pleased to announce the addition of ‘PURE’ a stunning new finish in its naturAL surface series. ALUCOBOND ® naturAL PURE is a matt, untextured and achromatic surface, which is designed to reflect a mellow and smooth light, without splitting it into its constituent colours making curves and soft contours appear particularly sleek and powerful. Blending well with patterned, textured surfaces, such as grey weathered timber or wood grain, exposed aggregate concrete, dark matt bricks or rugged natural stone, naturAL PURE offers architects and designers a futuristic finish that not only evokes eventful past and present utopias, but provides inspiration for a new utopia in the future. As well as presenting a reassuring strength when used together with contrasting textures, naturAL PURE, which is available on ALUCOBOND ® A2 and ALUCOBOND ® PLUS, is both durable and long-lasting being resistant to weathering, erosion or corrosion. For details about ALUCOBOND ® naturAL PURE download the brochure here - http://bit.ly/2TvXALb or for details about any of its other surface colours and finishes, visit the company’s website at www.alucobond.com or call + 44 (0) 75 84 68 02 62. 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. 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. www.spv-uk.co.uk The Smartscape team installs innovative greening solutions for the creation of new urban green infrastructure throughout our towns and cities. Environmental sustainability is at the forefront of what we do to enrich local biodiversity and improve air quality. With exceptional greening solutions we enable our clients to be more competitive, improve local wellbeing and maintain their reputations as prime locations to live and work. From living walls, living pillars and green streets our product range and horticultural knowledge can support architects and designers to meet the demand for increased green infrastructure and sustainable healthy cities. The Smartscape Living Wall system is rated Class 0 for fire retardancy, qualifying this as an excellent vertical greening choice for robust safety. Contact us today to book CPD on [email protected] or call 0208 254 5000 to discuss your project with our team. scotscape.co.uk Part of the Scotscape group ARCHETECH - PAGE 76