CONSTRUCTION 4.0
of what we can achieve utilising 3D design . This combines technology of finish – with polish and acidisation – with the structural performance of rhomboidal panels . It ’ s our philosophy to unite our engineering team with the client ’ s architects and contractors early in the design process to aim for optimum efficiency and allow time to develop mock ups throughout the R & D process . This allows us to experiment with different mixes to deliver the desired finish for the client .”
It ’ s a finish that is award-winning . British Precast awarded architects ACME the 2017 Creativity in Concrete prize for Victoria Gate in Leeds , where ACME designed two buildings for a
VIDEO : THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2 ST PETERS SQUARE MANCHESTER , USING TECHRETE ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING project , which included Techrete ’ s designed , manufactured and installed façade for the John Lewis department store featuring polished and acid etched reconstituted stone . Opening its doors to the public in October 2016 , Victoria Gate is now home to the John Lewis flagship store . The arcade ’ s design allows light to flood in from above while externally – the intricate grid façade draws on the city ’ s rich textile legacy for inspiration and the colour of the Techrete reconstituted concrete cladding compliments the surrounding buildings . “ The Techrete team are proud to have been part of this project to push the limits of precast concrete engineering and help prove that visions can become a reality ,” says Aylward of his firm ’ s collaboration with main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine .
Elsewhere , Techrete worked on the City of Glasgow College City Campus ( completed in 2016 ) which won the RIBA Sterling Prize and was also shortlisted for a number of concrete precast awards . “ Techrete are so proud to have been involved in the design , manufacture and installation of the facade on this building ,” adds Sanchez Casado . “ Civic
28 May 2018