PROTEUS FACADES
PROTEUS FACADES HELPS BRING FORMER BOOKSHOP BACK TO LIFE
THE FORMER OTTAKAR ’ S BOOKSTORE IN HIGH WYCOMBE HAS BEEN GIVEN A NEW LEASE OF LIFE AND BROUGHT BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY AS A PILLAR OF THE TOWN CENTRE , THROUGH A STATE-OF-THE-ART REGENERATION PROJECT FEATURING BESPOKE CLADDING PANELS FROM PROTEUS FACADES
The Proteus SC cladding panels are arranged in a striking halfhexagon design that appears to float outward from the main structure . The 6 metre high façade , where the panels themselves are embellished by intricately designed , leaf-shaped perforations , has the ability to stop people in their tracks while they gaze at the intriguing , shimmering aesthetic .
Prior to the refurbishment , the original building , which once stood proud on the corner of Queens Square fell into disrepair after being left unattended by its previous owner for quite some time .
In 2019 however , as part of an ongoing initiative to acquire , regenerate and re-let vacant shops to independent businesses , Wycombe District Council purchased the building and invested in a state-of-the-art refurbishment project . This included a complete redesign of the interior and an external upgrade to improve aesthetics and add more versatility to the town centre .
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