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Cast aluminium building completes in London


The Compton, one of the world’s first cast aluminium clad-buildings, has reached completion. Commissioned and built by Regal London, the 10-storey residential building delivers 49 “progressively designed” homes in one of London’s most prestigious suburbs, St John’s Wood. The development is located just a three-minute walk from two of London’s most renowned attractions, Lord’s Cricket Ground and Regent’s Park. The architecturally striking apartment building has been designed by Simon Bowden Architecture to “embody innovation and elegance”. The facade is constructed from recycled cast aluminium, which was selected for its adaptable properties, culminating in a distinguished overall appearance.


Inspired by the greenery of nearby Regents Park, the series of undulating bays are embossed with an intricate leaf motif that


“gives an impression of texture and delicacy”


Inspired by the greenery of nearby Regents Park, the series of undulating bays are embossed with an intricate leaf motif that “gives an impression of texture and delicacy”. This stylised pattern unifies the building “and reoccurs on a larger scale in the fretwork at the lower part of the building.


Specialist cast metal manufacturer AATI were enlisted to assist in the development and manufacturing of the panels. A quality assurance benchmark was created so that if during transit or installation any scratches or chips were deemed too severe, the panels would be rejected and replacements would be manufactured. Specialist foil packaging and handling guidelines were even devised to protect the panels and, of the 1,800 panels made, just two were rejected.


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