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Mirrored FacadesAbove: Northampton International Academy and now sits harmoniously within its surroundings, thanks in part to reflective Proteus SC Perforated Polished stainless steel panels.to the top and bottom edges maximisestranslucency, whilst acting as brise soleil,providing shade from solar glare and preventingover-heating to the teaching spaces. Careful“Reflective claddinghas many benefits andis enabling architectsand specifiers to meettheir vision fortransforming existingbrutalist structures”placement of the small and large perforationsallows natural light to pass through andilluminate the interior of the school, whilst themetal façade is rendered virtually invisible fromthe inside.Each panel, installed by Deane Roofing &Cladding, is supported by our aluminium carriersystem and ancillary components anchored to acantilever steel frame from the underlyingmasonry structure. These allowed the panels tobe hooked-on from behind, accentuating thesheer, smooth façade interrupted only by theperforated design.With a floor area of 22,250m² and high ceilings,the academy, run by the EMLC Academy Trust,accommodates over 2,220 pupils, including 420primary, 1,500 secondary and 300 sixth formers.The front of the school houses two illuminatedsignage boxes that indicate separate entrancesfor primary and secondary pupils, which perfectlycomplement the mirror polished cladding panels.SummaryThe UK is entering an exciting new era in terms ofthe aesthetics of our cities. One thing is for sure,reflective cladding has many benefits and isenabling architects and specifiers to meet theirvision for transforming existing brutaliststructures.Where your client is seeking a solution for a largestructure that is required to blend in better withits surroundings, mirror polished stainless steelcan be a way forward. The material can beperforated, rolled, folded or engraved to create areally striking façade and ensures a superioraesthetic and unquestionable advantages incorrosion resistance, durability andsustainability.Contact Proteus Facades0151 545 5075www.proteusfacades.com50 TC JANUARY 2020
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