Grindley Hill MSCP | Vector® Aluminium Fins and Nebula® Expanded Mesh Façade System

Overview

Vertical fins and expanded mesh help new hospital car park blend in with the residential area.

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Project

Expanded mesh and coloured fins installed on staff car park in the Midlands

Date

May 2024

Contractors

VINCI Building UK

Architects

Gilling Dod Architects

Design

• An array of copper, silver and green vertical fins clad the north, east and south elevations
• Muted colours help the car park blend into the local residential area
• Security fencing fixed on the third and fourth levels to increase public safety

Manufacture

• Fins assembled as cassettes in our Stockport factory for efficient installation
• Fins and expanded mesh anodised to protect the aluminium by thickening the metal’s oxide layer

Installation

• 1,352 individual aluminium blades fixed to car park elevations
• Over 3,700 sq m of natural silver expanded mesh installed to provide ventilation and prevent light spill
• Expanded mesh installed using Continuum® façade system – designed for practicality and creative freedom on car park façades

Verdict

“Maple were very professional, very well organised and good to work with. I’d happily recommend them again.”

- Bruce Bagnall, Project Manager, VINCI Building UK

Did You Know?

The £32m car park was built to ease parking issues by providing up to 1,680 spaces following the demolition of two neighbouring sites.