Client
Devon Contractors Ltd
Value
£496,000
Sectors & Services
Buildings Repairs & Refurbishment External Façade Refurbishment
Carlton Pavilion is a newly developed arts centre located on the seafront at Teignmouth, designed to provide a contemporary cultural facility within a highly exposed marine environment. The project required a modern façade system capable of delivering strong architectural impact while offering durability against coastal conditions.
CRL was appointed to oversee and deliver the installation of specialist façade elements, ensuring the design intent developed by Metsec and Sto was realised on site. The scheme demanded close coordination between structural framing, insulation and cladding systems to achieve a robust, visually striking envelope suitable for a prominent public building in a challenging seaside location.
Installation of Sto Glass Ventec façade panels
Construction of Metsec steel framing system
Installation of cement particle boards, high-performance insulation within and to the external face of the frame
Fixing of Ventec panels to the Sto framing system
Installation of Porcelanosa Krion cladding to soffit areas
Coordination of façade works in line with Metsec, Sto and Buxton Associates designs
CRL’s scope centred on the construction and installation of a complex façade build-up incorporating Sto Glass Ventec panels, supported by a bespoke steel framing and substructure system. The Ventec panels themselves are a high-performance composite product, consisting of toughened glass bonded to a carrier board manufactured from 96 per cent expanded glass granulate derived from recycled glass. This core material is combined with epoxy resins at high temperature, with glass fibre mesh laminated on both faces to provide enhanced strength and stability. The system delivers a durable, visually refined finish well suited to exposed coastal environments.
Working from the original façade design prepared by Metsec and Sto, with independent design checks undertaken by Buxton Associates, CRL constructed the Metsec steel framing system to tight tolerances. Cement particle boards were installed within the framing, incorporating high levels of insulation both within the frame and to the external face, contributing to the overall thermal performance of the building envelope.
The Sto substructure comprised T brackets and horizontal rails using carrier profiles that clipped directly onto the Sto Graf rail system. This allowed accurate alignment and secure fixing of the Ventec panels, ensuring consistent jointing and a high-quality façade finish. CRL’s experience in specialist installation and façade interfaces was critical in coordinating the sequencing of framing, insulation and cladding, particularly where interfaces with other building elements occurred.
In soffit areas, CRL installed the Porcelanosa Krion cladding system, carefully selected to provide a finish that visually matched the Ventec glass panels. This ensured continuity of appearance across different planes of the building while maintaining material performance appropriate to each location. CRL’s ability to manage multiple proprietary systems within a single coordinated solution highlights its technical capability in delivering complex building envelope works.
"An interesting project. The Ventec glass panels were difficult to get into position, but once up and secured they looked really good."
Steve Jones | Southern Regional Director | CRL
Although a new-build application, long-term durability and resilience were central to the Carlton Pavilion façade strategy. The Sto Glass Ventec system provides a robust, low-maintenance external finish, with the toughened glass surface offering resistance to weathering and environmental exposure typical of a seafront location. The recycled expanded glass carrier board and laminated glass fibre mesh contribute to dimensional stability and longevity.
The insulated steel framing and cement particle boards form a durable backing structure, supporting both thermal efficiency and long-term asset performance. By integrating proven proprietary systems with precise installation, CRL delivered a façade solution designed to minimise future maintenance requirements while preserving architectural quality. This approach reflects CRL’s broader expertise in delivering technically sound, durable building envelope solutions that support effective long-term asset management.
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