Designed by Glas Architects, the housing development has incorporated bespoke Meteon latticed façade solutions created by Trespa which are inspired by ivy vines.
The building’s distinctive front and rear facades are designed to resemble a creeping vine, in the form of triangular cladding on the front and rear elevations. These are supported by heavier flanking walls.
Meteon panels offered large degree of design flexibility and adaptability that Glas Architects required for the development to create the distinctive and striking façade. The panels were also found to be vandal resistant, tough, easy to clean, and retain their appearance over a long period of time.
Trespa’s products are touted to be weather resistant, coping with extreme climate changes. Both the UV resistance and colour stability of the vertically applied decorative surface comply with the highest score classification 4-5 measured with the grey scale according to ISO 105 A02.
The apartments designed by Nazar Sayigh from Glas Architects are available on a shared ownership or rental basis within a landmark building that stands out in the area and meets the needs of the local community. The 21-unit development has revived an existing brownfield site in one of London’s most deprived areas.
