CONSCIOUS CITY LIVING, MADE MORE BEAUTIFUL WITH PETRARCH

Petrarch Reconstituted Stone Rainscreen Cladding Sets the Mark for Contemporary Living at 250 City Road, London.

‘Conscious design and low energy construction’ are very much the topic of the moment, so it’s important that we showcase developments which embrace ecological and sustainable ideologies.

Beautifully and consciously conceived by world renowned architects Foster + Partners for esteemed client Berkeley Group Plc, 250 City Road is a landmark development where each and every room boasts a spectacular cityscape view.

In the words of the architect:

‘The vision for the regeneration of 250 City Road, a triangular site between Angel and Old Street Stations, is to transform a low density 1980s business park into a high-density, low energy residential community. Designed to naturally conserve energy, the buildings’ mass provides protection from the noise and pollution of City Road, as well as blocking northerly winds, the towers have been designed to minimise down draughts to create comfortable public spaces. The progressive environmental strategy incorporates a combined heat and power plant, which could potentially be connected to the local grid. In addition, photovoltaic panels will provide renewable energy, green roofs will encourage wildlife, and rain water

will be harvested and used for irrigation.’

‘We’re proud that our reconstituted stone rainscreen panels were chosen as a part of this extensive regeneration thanks to the fact it’s predominantly created from by-product natural materials, and is highly resistant - with a life span in excess of 30 years and Class A fire rating. (A2-s1, d0 in accordance with BS EN 13501.)’ Tom Walker, Sales Director.

Beautiful from all angles, our reconstituted stone panels have been used to protect and enhance all balconies across the scheme.