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EXTERIORS


Timeless Nordic Brass Weathered


A


new commercial building in Stockholm is defined by its carefully detailed facades of Nordic Brass


Weathered pre-oxidised copper alloy from Aurubis.


In the Nattugglan neighbourhood on the island of Södermalm,


developer


Vasakronan has replaced an inefficient and outdated office block with a new, ‘LEED Platinum’ certified modern building. The new Folkungagatan 44 project provides 22,000 m2 of space, largely for offices but also including conference spaces, plus retail outlets and a restaurant on the open, street-facing ground floor. Equator Stockholm Architects’ design for the new building reinvigorates


its pivotal location.


Its massing comprises


a five-storey block with two further storeys, each stepping back to generate ‘living roof’ gardens. The building’s strong presence in the city is defined by its almost classically structured facades of fenestration and Nordic Brass Weathered cladding with a natural colour that complements its surroundings. Carefully detailed and executed flat panels, ‘fluted’ mullions and horizontal mouldings between windows, copings and other details align clearly expressed vertical joints throughout. The


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timeless character. The surface is created by burnishing at the Aurubis copper mill, providing straightaway the same oxidised brown surface that otherwise develops over time in the environment.


The Nordic Copper alloy cladding also adds to the building’s ‘LEED Platinum’ certified sustainability agenda. Copper architectural


Nordic products and alloys


are manufactured using 100% recycled raw- material, and copper’s ability to be recycled repeatedly – without any loss in performance – is an important sustainability benefit.


Innovative subframe solutions by CLAD-LINE C


LAD-LINE has positioned itself at the forefront of innovative design, to become one of the UK’s leading


manufacturers of extruded aluminium non- combustible subframe systems, developing a complete set of facade framing solutions for the cladding market.


CLAD-LINE aim to simplify the design


process, reduce installation time, and provide products which make everybody’s life that little bit easier. What better way is there to do this than to work in conjunction with our valued customers and draw upon their first-hand industry knowledge to develop a structurally efficient and fully compliant subframe offering.


Servicing the new build and reclad/refurb markets, the key ethos of CLAD-LINE is innovation. Their team of qualified Design Engineers help to develop innovative solutions to overcome any challenges presented by the most complicated construction projects. With the aid of CLAD-LINE’s state-of-the- art and free to use Facade Engine specification software, CLAD-LINE can help any customer overcome project-specific challenges and


provide a comprehensive static calculation for their project requirements. A full Finite Element Analysis is also available to verify the performance of the more bespoke systems and ensure that framing designs are fully optimised.


From the most simplistic but effective rail and bracket system to the unique Floor 2 Floor framing technology, the CLAD-LINE range offers framing solutions for all design requirements and can accommodate a diverse range of cladding materials.


CLAD-LINE proudly supported the 2022


RCI Facade Awards as a category sponsor for ‘Best rainscreen system using aluminium’. The awards celebrate


the achievements


of facade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who demonstrate an outstanding level of technical ability, excellent quality of work, and showcase the superstars of the industry who have gone unnoticed. Last year’s event also saw Clad-Line’s own Managing Director, Darron Brough being presented with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Contribution of the year’ award. His award- winning achievements within the industry


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include the invention of a wireless fire detection and alert system that is integrated within the external facade of high-risk buildings where combustible materials are present, known as Intelliclad, pioneering a new level of building safety. To find out more about Clad-Line please visit the website or contact the team to discuss your requirements.


01543 222500 www.clad-line.com


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