in a more efficient system as most cladding panels
were uniformly-sized.
Materials and Technologies
Both buildings are testament to a collection of
innovative materials and cutting-edge technologies.
On the first building, the office wing is
engineered on the principal of the ‘Vierendeel’
truss, which is constructed of steel and which
supports the large spans and end cantilever.
The underside of the ‘wing’ is clad in aluminium
‘Hulabond’ sheeting.
CCB HQ
On the second building, the outstanding con-
crete work is attributed to Lafarge’s revolutionary
new ‘Agilia’ concrete – a self-compacting product
that results in an exceptionally high quality surface
finish, and which reached 85MPa – a critical result
in the water-retaining areas. The gold skin is
composed of an array of powder-coated purpose-
made aluminium panels, affixed to an intricately
designed steel sub structure, that was digitally
modelled and profiled.
Both buildings are fitted throughout with high
performance double glazing. Both pairs of glazed
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