Project Description
The Assembly Buildings in Hayes, West London included the regeneration of the legendary Old Vinyl Factory - former home of EMI and where records for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were pressed. The iconic site was revamped to create a modern mix of residential accommodation, office buildings, restaurants, shops, and a cinema. The complex was carefully designed with the end-user in sight and completed in Autumn 2022 for contractor Weston Homes.
Design criteria
The project’s scope of works included the installation of new aluminium rainscreen cladding to the three concrete-framed blocks. Spanwall was brought onto the project by Eden Facades due to their experience of delivering complex and innovative building solutions. Spanwall worked closely with Eden Facades’ in-house design team to develop bespoke aluminium panels that would be invisibly fixed to the support system behind them.
Spanwall’s award-winning RF50-FR rainscreen cladding solution was tailored to create a bespoke solution that met the site’s requirements. The panels were powder-coated to achieve the aesthetic requirements.
Challenges
This was a large and complex project that needed to be delivered in a short timeframe. Spanwall worked closely with Eden Facades to deliver an aesthetically-pleasing building that met all statutory building requirements.
Reliable supplier
“Having spent over a decade building a reputation for quality and reliability, we know how important it is to work with suppliers that share our attention to detail and our drive to do a good job.
“Spanwall are well-known for consistently delivering innovative products and a quality service, and it was a pleasure to work together on this project.”
Matt Green, Project Manager, Eden Facades
