DryKlad

At Escapade Silverstone, a visionary development nestled beside the legendary racetrack, the façade demanded a solution that could keep pace with both performance and design ambition. For the residential lodges and villas we specified the DryKlad® system — a lightweight, aluminium-based rainscreen support solution utilising the standard DryKlad isolator — delivering reliable thermal moderation and structural efficiency across repeating modules. For the landmark Clubhouse building, we deployed DryKlad Datona®, combining the precision-engineered support profile with a refined, high-quality panel system to create a clean and contemporary finish befitting the scheme’s flagship status.The combined DryKlad / Datona solution ensured façades that are non-combustible, weather-resistant, and dimensionally stable — capable of withstanding the wind, vibration and exposure synonymous with a circuit side location. Even in the challenging environmental conditions around Silverstone, the façades maintain their integrity and appearance, while the lightweight structural demand reduces load on the building envelope and simplifies detailing, facilitating an efficient build across both residential units and the public-facing Clubhouse.By marrying performance engineering with architectural finesse, DryKlad® and DryKlad Datona® deliver a unified façade language across Escapade Silverstone — robust, compliant and visually aligned with the luxury lifestyle the development promises.

At Knoll Park, under the Youth Infrastructure Fund programme, the project demanded a façade solution that would balance structural reliability, modern aesthetic expression, and regulatory performance — responding to both the functional needs of a youth-focused community building and the aspiration for an expressive, contemporary exterior. For this purpose, DryKlad® was chosen as the rainscreen support system, paired with DryKlad Datona® to deliver high-quality panel finishes tailored specifically to the brief.On this project, the façade incorporated perforated and angled cladding panels, creating a dynamic interplay of light, shadow and form — an architectural language well-suited to public/community use. By leveraging DryKlad® brackets and DryKlad Datona® panels, the design team could confidently specify complex panel geometry while ensuring structural integrity, ventilation, and compliance.Because of the flexibility inherent in the DryKlad® system — combining extruded aluminium support profiles, isolator technology, and compatibility with a wide range of panel types — the project achieved a ventilated rainscreen façade that supports the dynamic, perforated, angled panel layout without compromising on performance. The system’s engineered support allowed for precise alignment, controlled tolerances, and secure fixing — essential when working with unconventional panel shapes and perforation patterns.The result is a building envelope that is at once visually striking, technically robust, and fit for purpose: the perforated, angled panels give the structure a distinctive identity and contemporary aesthetic, while DryKlad® underpins durability, fire-safety compatibility, long-term performance, and ease of maintenance.By combining architectural ambition with engineered practicality, DryKlad® and DryKlad Datona® delivered a façade solution for Knoll Park that meets the highest expectations for functionality, style, and community-focused infrastructure — a confident demonstration of how modern rainscreen systems can support both creative expression and building safety in public-sector developments.

At Redcliff Quarter — a landmark build-to-rent / residential renewal in the heart of Bristol’s historic Redcliffe district — the façade demanded a solution that could balance regulatory compliance, cost-efficiency, structural logic and design ambition. The development, encompassing hundreds of apartments and mixed-use units across multiple blocks, called for a façade system that could meet demanding performance and aesthetic requirements while keeping costs and build-up practicalities under control. For the residential blocks, DryKlad® was selected as the rainscreen support system: its lightweight aluminium bracket structure provided robust support for façade panels while reducing structural load and simplifying build logistics across repeating modules. Meanwhile, for the feature façades communal elevations or accent zones requiring a refined finish DryKlad Datona® was specified, enabling a clean, modern aesthetic that complements the surrounding historic context and contemporary urban ambitions.A key benefit of the DryKlad® solution on Redcliff Quarter was the use of the A2-rated isolator pad, which allowed a significant reduction in the depth of the cladding zone. By reducing the need for high-performance insulation or over-specified substructure, design flexibility was increased and the overall material demand dropped. This translated into substantial material cost savings compared with conventional rainscreen systems making the scheme more economically efficient from early design stage, while retaining compliance with fire safety and thermal performance requirements.The result is a façade strategy that balances modern performance standards with architectural clarity. DryKlad® and DryKlad Datona® deliver a durable, weather-resistant, lightweight envelope that supports the densification and regeneration aims of Redcliff Quarter helping transform a long-standing brownfield site into a vibrant, contemporary urban community.By aligning engineered façade technology with cost-effectiveness and design ambition, the Redcliff Quarter scheme demonstrates how modern rainscreen systems like DryKlad® can add value to large-scale residential developments benefiting developers, residents, and the urban fabric alike.

At Sheares Hall, a major new student accommodation development on St James Boulevard in Newcastle, the façade strategy needed to balance architectural quality with strict performance, fire-safety and cost-efficiency targets. The project adopted DryKlad® across the primary residential elevations, with DryKlad Datona® introduced to deliver a refined, contemporary finish on key feature zones.A significant advantage came from the use of the A2-rated DryKlad® isolator, which enabled a 100 mm reduction in the overall cladding zone without compromising thermal or fire performance. This leaner façade build-up not only improved spatial efficiency but also unlocked a 27% material cost saving at RIBA Stage 4, achieved through reduced insulation depth, a lighter substructure requirement and optimised bracket geometry — all contributing to a more economical and sustainable envelope.The combination of DryKlad® and DryKlad Datona® provided Sheares Hall with a high-performance, fully compliant Rainscreen system capable of meeting the demands of a dense urban site. The resulting façade is modern, durable and precisely engineered, supporting the building’s role within the wider regeneration of the Newcastle Helix district while demonstrating the tangible project-stage value of an intelligent, engineered cladding support solution.