Maintenance & Refurbishment Nordic Copper Bristol Fashion
complementing its modern, listed neighbour. Designed by Ferguson Mann Architects, the
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new Copper Building replaces a factory, demolished in the 1990s, and provides 136 apartments for rent or for sale, including purchase through Shared Ownership. FMA project architect Nick Brown explained:
‘The form and language of the Copper Building were always intended as a reference to its Cor-ten
major new residential building in Bristol is defined by its 170m long façade, clad in Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper,
steel clad predecessor. We sought a more friendly and economic material to speak of the industrial heritage of the site, yet in a warmer and more refined way – a material with some life, that would patinate subtly over time. The warm colour of the Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper, along with the longevity, sustainability and natural credentials of copper made it the perfect choice.’ Nordic Brown Light is part of an extensive
portfolio of architectural copper surfaces and alloys from Aurubis, with an unrivalled lifespan, no maintenance and full recyclability. With an ‘A1 (non-combustible material)’ fire classification to EN 13501-1, copper is suitable for cladding tall buildings, using appropriate constructions. The range includes Nordic Standard ‘mill
finish’ and Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper offering lighter or darker shades of brown determined by the thickness of the oxide layer. The extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise ranges have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. As well as the solid patina colours, ‘Living’ surfaces are available for each. Copper alloys include Nordic Bronze and
Nordic Brass, which can also be supplied pre-weathered. The innovative Nordic Royal is an alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, retaining its golden colour.
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