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Trent Concrete's bright white delight
Nottingham’s major new mixed use development, Southreef, will use a total of 700 pre-cast concrete units from industry leading company, Trent Concrete, giving it an unrivalled visual aesthetic that’s built to last. more >>
"With precast concrete cladding it's now possible to give any building a spectacular look that won't harm the environment, making it the ideal solution for architects searching for sustainability and flexible, creative design."
David Walker
Managing Director, Trent Concrete
David Walker
Managing Director, Trent Concrete
The Royal Alexandria Children's Hospital
| Client: | Brighton and Hove City PCT |
|---|---|
| Architect: | BDP |
| Contractor: | Kajima |
| Products: | White-coloured reconstructed stone cladding panels |
| Completion Date: | Spring 2006 |
But, on face value, they are seemingly breaking the rules by using one of the most unlikely of all building materials - precast concrete supplied by the pioneering Trent Concrete.
Forget about drab grey slabs, architects like those behind the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton, are achieving breathtaking designs within limited public sector budgets to turn precast concrete into a range of stunning shapes and features.
By combining precast concrete with reconstructed stone cladding and a host of other natural materials, all created off-site for extra efficiency, hospitals no longer need to be drab, functional buildings that are daunting for staff, patients and their families.