Knoll Park Youth Centre Hove

At Knoll Park, under the Youth Infrastructure Fund programme, the project demanded a façade solution that would balance structural reliability, modern aesthetic expression, and regulatory performance — responding to both the functional needs of a youth-focused community building and the aspiration for an expressive, contemporary exterior. For this purpose, DryKlad® was chosen as the rainscreen support system, paired with DryKlad Datona® to deliver high-quality panel finishes tailored specifically to the brief.

On this project, the façade incorporated perforated and angled cladding panels, creating a dynamic interplay of light, shadow and form — an architectural language well-suited to public/community use. By leveraging DryKlad® brackets and DryKlad Datona® panels, the design team could confidently specify complex panel geometry while ensuring structural integrity, ventilation, and compliance.

Because of the flexibility inherent in the DryKlad® system — combining extruded aluminium support profiles, isolator technology, and compatibility with a wide range of panel types — the project achieved a ventilated rainscreen façade that supports the dynamic, perforated, angled panel layout without compromising on performance. The system’s engineered support allowed for precise alignment, controlled tolerances, and secure fixing — essential when working with unconventional panel shapes and perforation patterns.

The result is a building envelope that is at once visually striking, technically robust, and fit for purpose: the perforated, angled panels give the structure a distinctive identity and contemporary aesthetic, while DryKlad® underpins durability, fire-safety compatibility, long-term performance, and ease of maintenance.

By combining architectural ambition with engineered practicality, DryKlad® and DryKlad Datona® delivered a façade solution for Knoll Park that meets the highest expectations for functionality, style, and community-focused infrastructure — a confident demonstration of how modern rainscreen systems can support both creative expression and building safety in public-sector developments.