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Powdertech Terracotta façade and roof panels, Warwick University

'Cracked Clay' from our Terracotta range adds a warm glow to this award winning development. 

Location

Warwick

Sector

Education

Specification

C3 Urban

Area Coated

900 sq m

Client

RLW

Architect

RH Partnership Architects

Total Project Value

£57 M
The Requirement

Cryfield Village, Warwick University, is a state-of-the-art student accommodation development, replacing outdated residences. Built as a series of townhouse-style apartments and studios, the village will eventually house around 830 residents. The new residences are fitted with photovoltaic panels that convert the sun's energy to electricity, supporting the University's aim to reach net zero carbon by 2030.

The designers were keen to make a statement with the village properties and to impart a warm and welcoming feeling for the first year students.

The Powdertech Solution

The client particularly liked the tones and texture of  ‘Cracked Clay’ from our Evolution range, and the 25 year guarantee for gloss, colour and adhesion was an important consideration. As do all our powders, Cracked Clay meets the Reaction to Fire Standard for fire classification A2-s1,d0, suitable for use on multi-storey residential buildings.

We coated 900 m2 of aluminium cassette panels for the façade and roof of the phase 1 property which will house around 383 first year students. 

The appealing and eye-catching finish is (we think) a marked improvement on the existing buildings as one of these images shows and brings the warmth of the Mediterranean to Warwick.

Why Powdertech Terracotta?
  • A striking replication of the real thing is achieved using environmentally friendly polyester resin systems 
  • Terracotta itself is intrinsically brittle and is prone to thermal cracking, particularly where the facade design lacks expansion joints
  • We can offer bespoke terracotta shades, and colour matching through our close relationship with major powder manufacturers
  • Architectural powder coatings have high performance corrosion protection and weather resistance
  • Real terracotta is subject to water ingress, even if it is glazed, and this causes cracking and displacement.
  • Powdertech Terracotta is very low maintance – a wash down with water every 6 months in most locations
  • All powders are Qualicoat class 1 or class 2 approved and conform to BS EN 12206-1 and Qualicoat specification
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