Walton Court – Facade Awards Shortlisted Petrarch Panel Project

“This high-profile project presented numerous challenges, particularly in achieving the desired effect of an irregular faceted facade pattern on a monolithic building. To create such a standout impact, we developed nine unique facade modules, which standardised the construction process while maintaining the facade’s irregularity. Additionally, this overcame the challenges of installing fire stops in a varying cavity depth on a complicated facade. Finally, the choice of facade material was crucial.

Initially, our client preferred a solid stone design, but it soon became clear that this would exceed the budget. Petrarch panels, with their reconstituted stone and marble composition, provided the look and feel of natural stone at a more favourable price point. Beyond cost, Petrarch’s striking aesthetic and lightweight versatility facilitated easy on-site installation, quickly winning over our clients.”

James Park – Associate Director
Saunders Architects

Filmworks

“We can’t praise the team enough for their hassle-free, fast service in dealing with our orders and delivering the system to site. The system itself is easy to install and the team carry out all necessary structural calculations for us.”

Ted Walker, Operations Director
KDD Construction

Bournemouth University

“The support that the Downer framing support team offers is really something we’ve come to admire and trust in. Calculations are always dealt with speedily and we’ve experienced prompt delivery thanks to their UK manufacturing facility.”

Steve Reed
TAC Projects