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ARCO Offices and Fruitmarket MSCP - Architectural Façade
Maple Facades
We supplied and installed vertical fins, brise soleil light shelves and louvred rooftop plant screens on Arco’s new five-storey office building – as well as fins and an expanded mesh façade to the 350-space car park.“The overall look of the new development is modern and bold, and has already received many positive comments about its ‘iconic’ appearance,” said Arco’s Estates & Facilities Project Leader, Steve Owen.
Birmingham City Hospital MSCP | Continuum® Aluminium Panel Façade System and Nebula® Architectural Expanded Mesh Façade System
Maple Facades
Overview Maple’s 30th car park project has been completed at Birmingham’s City Hospital.Location BirminghamProject Perforated panels and expanded mesh form architectural façade on a 550-space multi-storey car parkDate Spring 2022Contractors VINCI Construction UKArchitects PrimeDesignPerforated panels and expanded mesh create a striking visual statement while allowing natural light and ventilationPanels designed to create a ‘wave’ effect and ever-changing pattern of light and shadowMarks Maple’s 30th car park project in less than 10 yearsManufacture745 panels manufactured with a precise 70mm return on one side to achieve the desired visual effect across all four elevationsAluminium panels anodised to the architect’s colour specification for long-lasting protectionClose collaboration between Maple, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, Q-Park, Prime and VINCI Construction UKInstallationSpecialist brackets used to fix panels and achieve the exact ‘free space area’ required by the architectInstallation team overcame challenges of working in a live hospital environment, including noise constraints, busy roads and restricted accessVerdict “Maple handled logistical and practical challenges between all parties very well. The result of this team effort is a hugely improved parking experience for staff, patients and visitors.” - Ewan Forsyth, Development Director, PrimeDid You Know? Maple’s 30th car park project has a lot in common with our very first one – an architectural façade on a hospital car park at Addenbrookes in Cambridge.
Brentford MSCP
Maple Facades
The recently completed architectural façade, designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris May, stands as the newest landmark in the Brentford skyline. Cloaked with an array of carmine, red, grey, and brown perforated triangles, it creates a striking 3D diamond effect on the north, east, and south elevations of the car park.Each panel consists of eight powder-coated triangles, initially assembled into a prism offsite for safe handling. During construction, the onsite team opted for a more efficient approach by constructing the full panel before affixing it to the building's exterior. This tactical shift led to the completion of the façade a week ahead of schedule.Nick Coles, the operations manager at Maple, lauded the development, stating that it exemplifies the company's ethos of thinking smarter, sharper, simpler, and safer.Located on a 12-acre former industrial waterside site, the car park is integral to Ballymore's broader vision for the development of the Brentford neighborhood, known as 'The Brentford Project.' This ambitious scheme encompasses the creation of various residential, retail, and leisure units.This collaboration with Ballymore marks our inaugural project together, adding to our distinguished portfolio of renovated car parks, including the Spitfire-inspired Smithfield MSCP and the award-winning Chester Northgate.
Broadmarsh Car Park & Interchange - Architectural Façade
Maple Facades
Aluminium and Equitone rainscreen cladding, cast glass panels, terracotta tiles and vertical aluminium fins give the new 1,200-space multi-storey a bright and modern look. In fact, it’s hard to believe the building (which also houses a new bus station) is really a car park. “There were a few challenges, which Maple addressed really well – ten out of ten for communication,” said Galliford Try’s site manager, Tom Wright. “When you look at the finished product, it’s all been worthwhile. The mix of feature fins, laser-cut and terracotta panels looks great – very close to the architect’s impression.”
Castle Car Park | Continuum® Aluminium Panel Façade System
Maple Facades
OverviewMaple installed a concertina-style architectural façade with bespoke castle perforations for a car park in Staffordshire.LocationNewcastle-under-LymeProjectFolded Continuum® panels with bespoke perforationsDateJanuary 2025ContractorsMorgan SindallArchitectsAHR ArchitectsDesignAluminium panels with a 50mm return mask all four elevations of the multi-storey car parkThe façade has 16 variations of panel design, comprising two types of perforation design and eight rotationsNorth and south elevations feature panels with castle-shape perforations as a nod to local heritageRemaining elevations consist of a mixture of panels with castle perforations and mesh infillManufactureEach panel was powder coated in khaki greyThe castle perforations were punctured into the aluminium panelsInstallationCommitment to HSEQ principles was demonstrated onsite through face-fit testing for dust masksEach of the 16 variations of panel design was assigned a specific location on the east and south faceThe ‘hook on’ design of the Continuum® panels enabled efficient installationVerdict“Castle Car Park will play a key role in unlocking the wider multi-million-pound regeneration of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s town centre by providing a clean, safe facility 24 hours a day. We’re delighted that this important first step is complete and paving the way to what will happen next.”- Stephen Sweeney, Deputy Leader, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Counciland Cabinet member for Finance, Town Centres and GrowthDid You Know?The new car park is part of a wider £30m regeneration of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre.
Eden Campus Car Park | Continuum® Aluminium Panel Façade System
Maple Facades
OverviewMaple supplied and installed perforated panel façade for a new car park as part of Eden Campus redevelopment.Location Kingston-upon-ThamesProject Continuum® perforated panel façadeDate December 2024Contractors McLaughlin & HarveyArchitects Darlington AssociatesDesignPerforated panel façade features on all four elevationsFlat band of mesh panels frames the façade at top and lower levelsLaser-cut diamond pattern creates a honeycomb effectManufacturePanels powder coated in silver for a glossy finishDesktop simulations used to test structural integrityEach panel features a 50mm folded return forming a sawtooth configurationFull-size mock-up panels provided for approvalInstallationPanels positioned to catch sunlight at different anglesRecognised onsite for PPE compliance and MEWP controlsSpecialist 30m scissor lift required for south elevationVerdict “We had no issues with Maple on the job, and we collaborated well with the install team. From a project management perspective, the project was well planned.” - Connor Casey, Site Manager, McLaughlin and HarveyDid You Know? Designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ accreditation.
Gateshead MSCP | Continuum® Aluminium Panel Façade System and Aspect® Rainscreen Cladding
Maple Facades
Overview Powder-coated aluminium panels create a textured diamond-effect façade.Location GatesheadProject Aluminium panel façade creating a 3D diamond effectDate December 2022Contractors Willmott DixonArchitects Ryder ArchitectureDesignSolid and perforated triangular panels create a diamond effect“Decision-making engine” used to optimise ventilation and strengthManufactureDesktop simulations ensured correct perforation size and performancePanels fabricated from solid and perforated aluminiumInstallationComposite panels fitted to stair core and rampsPanels powder-coated in different shades of greyInstalled using Continuum façade systemVerdict “The ‘futuristic’ diamond-effect façade on Gateshead’s new £23m multi-storey is a successful blend of architectural imagination and engineering excellence.”Adam Jones - Head of Sales at Maple FacadesDid You Know? Inspired by the former Trinity Car Park featured in Get Carter.
Glasgow Fort MSCP
Maple Facades
As part of a multi-million-pound development aimed at enhancing the overall shopping experience, Maple undertook the creation of a decorative architectural panel facade. This transformative project was executed in collaboration with Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre, focusing on the redevelopment of their new 601-space multi-storey car park.The primary objective was to augment parking capacity at Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre by 25%, emphasizing the dual purpose of functionality and aesthetic appeal. The design aimed to make a distinct architectural statement, contrasting with the steelwork of adjacent structures while ensuring stability and a visually striking appearance. Given Maple's established reputation for pioneering innovative architectural façades, the collaboration was a natural fit for this ambitious undertaking.Teaming up with contractor McLaughlin & Harvey and architect Cooper Cromar, Maple played a crucial role in bringing this impressive five-floor development to fruition.The centerpiece of the project was a 'living art' façade for the new car park, featuring a curved timber-clad steel enclosure inspired by nature. Enhanced by captivating landscaping and boardwalk frontage, the design sought to harmonize with the environment.The construction of this intricate feature façade involved the use of sustainable materials, including 700m2 of Corten steel cladding, 1,100m2 of vertical timber fins, and 1,200m2 of curved timber fins spanning 75m.Through the thoughtful combination of these materials, Maple successfully contributed to the creation of a visually stunning car park exterior that met both the aesthetic and structural requirements of the project.The Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre car park development served as a testament to Maple's proficiency in designing, manufacturing, and installing architectural facades for landmark buildings, employing sustainable construction materials and showcasing their commitment to excellence.
Glasgow Fort MSCP - Continuum® Cor-Ten Panel Façade System, Vector® Rectangular Vertical Fin Façade
Maple Facades
Maple created a ‘living wall’ installation with decorative architectural panels to transform Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre’s new 601-space multi-storey car park.We partnered with contractor McLaughlin & Harvey and architect Cooper Cromar to bring this impressive five-floor development to life.Maple created and installed a ‘living art’ façade for the new car park, comprising a curved timber-clad steel enclosure, inspired by nature and supported by stunning landscaping and boardwalk frontage.To construct this challenging feature façade, we worked with a range of sustainable materials, including 700m2 of Corten steel cladding, 1,100m2 of vertical timber fins, and 1,200m2 of curved timber fins spanning 75m.
Grindley Hill MSCP | Continuum® Aluminium Panel Façade System and Vector® Aluminium Fins
Maple Facades
Overview Vertical fins and expanded mesh help new hospital car park blend in with the residential area.Location Stoke-on-TrentProject Expanded mesh and coloured fins installed on staff car park in the MidlandsDate May 2024Contractors VINCI Building UKArchitects Gilling Dod ArchitectsDesignAn array of copper, silver and green vertical fins clad the north, east and south elevationsMuted colours help the car park blend into the local residential areaSecurity fencing fixed on the third and fourth levels to increase public safetyManufactureFins assembled as cassettes in our Stockport factory for efficient installationFins and expanded mesh anodised to protect the aluminium by thickening the metal’s oxide layerInstallation1,352 individual aluminium blades fixed to car park elevationsOver 3,700 sq m of natural silver expanded mesh installed to provide ventilation and prevent light spillExpanded mesh installed using Continuum® façade system – designed for practicality and creative freedom on car park façadesVerdict “Maple were very professional, very well organised and good to work with. I’d happily recommend them again.” - Bruce Bagnall, Project Manager, VINCI Building UKDid 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.
Horsham Fire Station | Continuum® Aluminium Panel Façade System
Maple Facades
Overview Architectural façade of perforated and solid panels anodised in gold.Location Horsham, West SussexProject Gold geometric façade for fire station and training centreDate July 2023Contractors Willmott DixonArchitects HNW ArchitectsDesignGeometric design complements futuristic buildingPanels assigned specific locations to meet design intentRooftop louvres match façade colourManufacturePanels anodised in ‘Golden Splendour’Provides long-term weather resistanceMix of fully perforated, part-perforated and solid panelsInstallationOver 500 panels installedLouvres installed on rooftopDelivered on time in fullVerdict “The project looks amazing, fits the brief perfectly and is finished to a brilliant standard.” - Rob Douglas, Construction Manager at Willmott DixonDid You Know? Features live fire training areas and digital simulation rooms.
Inovyn ChorVinyls, Runcorn
Maple Facades
Maple installed an 11.5m high brise soleil system to the north and west elevations of the four-storey building, which will accommodate up to 450 employees.“Maple’s project management and pre-construction support helped develop a brise soleil solution within budget, to the client’s aspirations – safely and to a high standard,” said BAM’s Senior Project Manager, David Oldfield.
Milton Keynes MSCP - Architectural Façade
Maple Facades
More than 3,500 square metres of façade panels protect travellers from wind and rain in a new car park at Milton Keynes Central Station. Round, laser-cut perforations let in light and ventilation to car park decks, while solid and mesh panels complete a design that is both practical and visually striking.“The façade definitely met the design (brief); maybe even more. The client was impressed and so were we,” said Goldbeck project manager Stanislav Stanchev. “But apart from the finished product, I was most impressed with the Maple teams onsite. Communication was good too; everything I needed was answered very quickly.”
National Digital Exploitation Centre - Skyvane® Brise soleil and Continuum® perforated panels
Maple Facades
NDEC was a collaborative effort delivered by Thales, the University of South Wales the Welsh Government and is a large part of the Welsh government’s plans to regenerate the Ebbw Vale area which was once an industrious town thanks to its steel and coal mills. Now completed, the digital hub is set to be one of the world's most advanced cyber testing and development facilities.A beautiful array perforated panels now clad the new research and development facility in Ebbw Vale. Perforated holes of three sizes were used to create the natural image which enabled the modern facility to blend into its historic location. The aluminium panels were anodised in natural satin bronze which provide the building with an autumnal aesthetic, further complementing the natural landscape in which it sits. The unique façade was designed by Cardiff-based architects, Rio Architects Ltd.
North Manchester General Hospital Car Park | Continuum® Aluminium Panel Façade System and Nebula® Architectural Expanded Mesh Façade
Maple Facades
Overview Bespoke laser-cut façade for hospital car park.Location ManchesterProject Bespoke panel and expanded mesh façadeDate October 2023Contractors Morgan SindallArchitects AFL ArchitectsDesignGeometric façade with pseudo-random triangular perforationsEnhances light, ventilation, and visual impactManufactureLaser-cut aluminium panelsPanels anodised for durability and corrosion resistanceInstallationInstalled on all four elevationsMesh panels arranged in sawtooth and zigzag formationsVerdict “This is so much more than just a car park… the addition of electric vehicle charging and the cycle hub will encourage travel methods which reduce our carbon impact.” - Michelle Humphreys, Director of Strategic Projects, Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustDid You Know? Includes nearly 1,000 spaces, cycle hub, and 36 EV charging points.
Old Woking Retirement Home - Ventilation and Screening Louvres
Maple Facades
A new project in Woking showcases the many benefits of Maple’s new Pluto louvred screening system.Designed to hide unsightly HVAC machinery on the roof of a new four-storey independent living development, the system is lighter and easier to install than traditional systems. It’s perfect for the rooftop location. Seen from the ground, it’s a sleek bank of aluminium louvres – but the modular system also means that installation is safer, with time spent working at height kept to a minimum. Maple’s Pluto system fixes easily to the building sub-frame using galvanised steel brackets, while an advanced sub-structure of posts, mullions and rails in high grade aluminium will provide hidden support for the 100mm louvre blades. Despite a practical function of hiding equipment, pipes and ducting, the screening will not detract from the clean lines of the building, which are complemented by a bank of curved louvres (also supplied and installed by Maple) on the west elevation of the building. The project is a collaboration between Maple, Willmott Dixon, HNW Architects and Woking Borough Council. When complete, the four-storey development will provide a mix of 48 one- and two-bed flats, which will provide independent (but supported) living.
Oxford Science Park - Brise soleil
Maple Facades
A four-storey office and laboratory facility at Oxford Science Park uses high-tech solar control glass. However, Maple still had an very important role to play. We supplied and installed a bespoke brise soleil system to further protect the interior from direct sunlight. It was an excellent example of collaboration between architect, contractor and supplier to find the most effective solution.“The use of our 3D modelling software and its compatibility with Vision Profiles’ CNC machining equipment helped reduce design time by 80% for the whole project,” said Maple project director Jay McGrath.
Oxygen Manchester - Aspect® Rainscreen Façade System and Nebula® Architectural Expanded Mesh Façade System
Maple Facades
We installed more than 2,700 sq m of rainscreen cladding to create a weathertight building envelope on the 109m high building in the New Islington district, with an exterior layer of expanded mesh panels adding texture and visual interest. Main contractor Russell WBHO delivered the £80m project, which was designed by Jon Matthews Architects. Accepting the LABC award on behalf of the whole team, project director Richard Sumner said: “Oxygen was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone involved."
Paddington MSCP - Architectural Façade
Maple Facades
We’d never heard of the Williamson Tunnels in Liverpool. Now they’re truly ‘etched’ on our minds, thanks to an innovative architectural façade design. More than 2,000 perforated panels clad the car park with a design that represents the network of 200-year-old tunnels beneath Liverpool’s streets and rainscreen cladding on the stair core protect against the elements.“The façade looks great,” said Morgan Sindall Construction’s Senior Quantity Surveyor, Graham Golding, who singled out Maple for praise during what was a challenging build. “We had the Covid pandemic, weather issues, little bespoke changes and a myriad of other problems but Maple fitted in. Accommodating is the word I would use – they were one of the best (contractors) on site.”
Premier Inn, Circle Square - Architectural Façade
Maple Facades
The architectural façade is one of the most striking landmarks of a £750m development in Manchester city centre that’s been described as ‘a million miles from ordinary’. And yet, it began life just nine miles away in Maple’s factory.“The best thing I can say about the project is that it looks exactly the same in real life as it did on the original CGI,” said developer Bruntwood’s Senior Project Manager.
Rushcliffe Arena - Vector® Architectural façade acting as Brise Soleil
Maple Facades
Rushcliffe Arena, damaged by fire during refurbishment, opened on time in January 2017. We were among many companies collaborating on the £13m project to create a modern home for Rushcliffe Borough Council and various leisure facilities.We installed bespoke façades and pre-built cassette-style brise soleil for solar shading in the pool area. Typically angled at 62 degrees, the brise soleil was set at 45 degrees for swimmer privacy.The facility includes a 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool, fitness suite, six-rink indoor bowls hall, aerobics and group cycling studios, and squash courts.
Salford A2 MSCP - Architectural façade
Maple Facades
Maple teamed up with award-winning architects to develop architectural façades for the 10-storey Stanley Street Car Park in Salford. Architects AHR wanted to cloak the multi-storey in 3D hexagons, made up of individual ‘kite-shaped’ aluminium panels. Trouble was, they had only ever tried the design with paper.“Our design was a big ask,” admitted Dan Barnes, Regional Director of AHR, “but over a series of workshops and meetings with Maple, we turned what could have been a very complicated job into a simple bespoke system. I’m looking forward to working on other projects with them in the future.”
School of Digital Arts, Manchester - Architectural façade
Maple Facades
More than 3,000 sq m of aluminium rainscreen cladding clad the exterior of the five-storey building. But the brightest feature is a series of perforated panels that accommodate LED lighting.“It’s a project that stands out not just for its scale, but also for the level of collaboration that has been necessary between Maple, lighting designers, architect and all contractors to make it a success,” said Maple’s Operations Manager, Peter Mattimore.
Stockport Exchange Car Park | Continuum® Aluminium Panel Façade System
Maple Facades
Overview Concertina-style perforated aluminium façade across five-storey car park.Location StockportProject Perforated panel and expanded mesh installationDate October 2023Contractors Galliford TryArchitects Ryder ArchitectureDesignFolded aluminium sheets create 3D effectMesh and perforated panels fixed across elevationsManufactureConcertina effect created via selective perforationPanels laser-cut and powder-coated ‘White Aluminium’InstallationPanels installed on north and west elevationsContinuum façade system used for structural performanceVerdict “Stockport Exchange has attracted a diverse range of businesses… they will now be able to take advantage of this new addition.” - Councillor Colin MacAlister, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration, Stockport CouncilDid You Know? Project located just three miles from Maple’s Hazel Grove factory.
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