New Build
Bow Road, London

This London housing development comprises two blocks of flats, one three storeys, one six. They’re timber framed with SIPS panels and a reinforced concrete stair core for overall stability. Hanson’s Wonderwall system was selected as a specialist masonry cladding for approximately 2000sq m to complement the alternative rainscreen cladding finish.

The design and construction criteria embodied in Wonderwall meant that two specific styles of brick slip could be used in accordance with rigorous planning requirements and made for greater construction speed. Limited site access problems were solved as Wonderwall is ideal for construction within a small area.

The system also allowed for minimal on-site wastage with a traditional appearance whilst still using modern materials and construction techniques.

Modular
Greatorex Street, London

This development of student accommodation is bounded by traditional brick buildings constructed with ‘London’ Stock bricks so material selection was paramount. After exploring many possible alternatives to overcome the challenging planning aspects of the building Wonderwall was selected.

To blend in with the surroundings, Hanson’s Red Bank Gobelin brick was selected by the Architect. By choosing this product it also addressed some of the sustainability issues since it was possible to cut two slips from every brick since this was a ‘slop’ moulded product. Altogether, 78,000 slips were cut, supplied and installed by Hanson with the external façade being completed in less than nine weeks demonstrating the speed of the installation.

Refurbishment
Greatorex Street, London

This refurbishment project was put forward by Swansea County Council to address dated council housing in a specific area. In this instance older housing stock was surrounded by much newer builds. To bring this stock into line with the area the council decided to clad the existing buildings. In total two semi detached properties were clad.

The Wonderwall system was selected due to a number of construction and design criteria. The work had to be undertaken in a very short space of time as the residents remained living in the houses throughout. The finish of course had to be durable and fit in with the surrounding properties in terms of style, colour and overall appearance so Wonderwall proved the ideal choice in a challenging planning environment.