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Brass facade revitalises refurbished Norfolk Arts and Heritage Centre
Wells Maltings, a former 19th century malt house in Wells-next-the-Sea, has undergone an award winning refurbishment and extension by architects Chaplin Farrant, in a bid to “revitalise the building and turn it into North Norfolk’s premier Arts & Heritage Centre”. The choice of facade material for the
newly-built extension was critical to the project. Proteus HR TECU Brass was specified because it created an aesthetic that was distinct yet sympathetic with the Grade II listed brick and flint walls of the existing building. The material will gradually mature over
time to “warm earthy tones,” creating an aesthetically pleasing patina that will continue to complement the original brick and flint walls on the Malthouse. The brief to the architects was to
create a new, year-round destination for artists, locals and tourists that serves as a cultural heart of the community. The designers created a flexible space that is used by a diverse range of groups, as well as maintaining the heritage of the existing Maltings. A new glazed full- height atrium acts as a buffer between the
two distinct structures with an expansive roof lantern that floods the space with natural light. The brass-clad extension is a similar
size to the original building and now “announces Wells Maltings as one of Norfolk's most significant new architectural designs”. Featuring vertically elongated Brass
rainscreen panels on the facade with a traditional handcrafted zinc roof, the new art building is a striking design that establishes a new identify for the whole town. Clever detailing between the brass panels and zinc roof “offers a seamless transition between the two elements, removing bimetallic corrosion challenges and providing a modern twist to a historic building”. Wells Maltings remains a historic
building but “with a twist; a striking example of how old and new architectural styles and materials can work together,” said the architects. The completed project creates a cultural landmark and an inviting, contemporary community space featuring a state-of-the-art theatre and cinema, Heritage Centre, Visitor Information Centre, attractive cafe and bar and art gallery.
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