This modern learning environment has been designed to sit harmoniously in its surroundings, with regards to both its eye-catching aesthetic redolent of Cornwall’s seaside heritage and its focus on operational efficiency. This led to the specification of a Kingspan Shingle rainscreen facade system to frame the main entrance, and elevations of Mini-Micro insulated wall panels in a coastal colour palette. The Cornwall Local Plan requires that any new developments have clearly considered the existing local context. A thoughtful design was therefore developed for the front elevation, which references Newquay’s fishing industry heritage through a feature ‘fish scale’ UK cladding and ‘net’ of curtain walling. Location Newquay, UK Architect Stride Treglown Kingspan Products QuadCore TM Karrier Panel rainscreen substructure Shingle rainscreen facade AWP, Mini-Micro insulated wall panel The QuadCore TM Karrier Panels provide high-performance insulation that will improve the building’s energy efficiency. The factory-engineered tongue and groove jointing achieves excellent levels of airtightness, whilst the QuadCore TM insulation core delivers U-values as low as 0.08 w/m 2 K. The energy-efficient design will significantly reduce the operational costs of the school and contribute to the sustainability of the local area. 62
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