Metal
Roof Cladding Systems
Ward Insulated Panels’ composite wall panels have played an integral
part in an award-winning development of apartments in Altrincham.
Ward’s distinctive range of metal wall cladding, DW1000, 900 and
600, was used to clad the walls of Budenberg Haus Projekte, designed
by world-renowned architects Foster and Partners. The development,
by Urban Splash, comprises two new residential buildings, each
shaped like a ships’ bow, leaning out over Bridgewater Canal. These
are adjacent to the newly renovated Budenberg Gauge Factory which
has given the project its name.
The stunning project recently won a RIBA (Royal Institute of British
Architects) Award 2007. RIBA Awards are given annually for buildings
that have high architectural standards and make a substantial
contribution to the local environment.
Each block is divided by an entrance courtyard with open stairs,
lifts and galleries leading to the front door of each apartment.
Ward’s metal wall cladding in metallic silver and black was laid
horizontally on this central section. The installation was carried
out by Carlton Building Services Ltd of Bolton who used 3,000 m2 of
mini rib wall panels.
All Ward composite panels incorporate a Firesafe Polyisocyanurate (PIR)
insulation core with zero Ozone Depletion Potential (Zero ODP). They
are also covered by the WardSure Warranty, a comprehensive warranty
package covering all key performance areas of the product
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