Astley Point Wigan

Architect

Cartwright and Gross

Value

£1,050,000

Contractor

Salcaul

The £9 million, 6-acre cutting edge Astley Point development is spectacular!

 

Zinc roofing and cladding installed at Astley Point by Longworth

Longworth were appointed by main contractor Salcaul to install Greencoat PLX to the apartments and VM Anthra Zinc roofing and cladding to the magnificent entertainment venue.

The client, Saulcal, set a brief for a striking development with ties to the area’s industrial heritage. Cartwright and Gross submitted the winning entry.

The project consists of a mix of luxury housing and flats, new dining and entertainment destination, secure parking for all residents and new landscaping.

The entertainment venue is composed of three interlocking volumes clad in zinc which creates strong exterior facades and striking interiors.

The residential element is designed around a series of courtyards creating a unique environment.

 

Complexity

Longworth worked very closely with the architects and steel-work contractor to ensure that the highly conceptual design could be physically built.

The intricate polyhedron entertainment venue required all of Longworth’s skill and experience as well as an excellent close working relationship with the architect, client and collaborative trades to turn the concept in to a reality.

There is a feature wall to the south west of the entertainment venue where the façade juts out at acute angles, converging at a central point to form a pyramidal effect.

The co-ordination required to achieve this complex element of the build from design through to operational execution took a monumental effort from everyone on site.

 

Workmanship

The entertainment venue utilised the standing seam effect to emphasise the highly angular nature of the building.

By angling the seams to run in contrasting directions to each elevation, it accentuated the dramatic impact that the architects intended it to have on its landscape.

It formed a focal centrepiece to the whole development.

 

Quality

To maintain the high-levels of quality throughout the construction programme, Longworth co-ordinated weekly design and QA workshops on-site to produce working solutions.

This not only ensured that quality standards were being met or exceeded but more importantly, kept the progress of the programme moving in a positive direction.

 

The project was won by Steven Jones superbly delivered by Lee Smith with design from Paul Egan.

zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point VMZINC Anthra Zinc Longworth wide shot front (Large)
Zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point Longworth standing seam in contrasting directions
Zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point Longworth prepping the steep feature diamond roof for VMZINC
Zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point Longworth and client conducting QA on feature roof
Zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point VMZINC Anthra Zinc Longworth wide shot rear (Large)
Zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point Longworth VM ZINC roofing and cladding standing seam in contrasting directions
Zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point NFRC Awards 2019 (6)
Zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point Longworth (1) (Large)
Zinc roofing and cladding Astley Point Longworth (2) (Large)

Specification

  • VM Anthra Zinc Plus from Associated Lead Mills Ltd (ALM)
  • Nordic Night Black Greencoat PLX from Metal Solutions Limited
  • All fixings from SFS Intec
  • Marley Equitone Pictura from FGF Ltd
  • Kingspan KS1000TD Topdek
  • Armourplan Slate Grey from SIG D&T
  • Sika Trocal Single Ply Membrane

What our clients say

"The efforts during the construction stage of the works must be commended. The quality of the finished product is evident to anyone who cares to visit the campus at Stockport College."

Tom Herd - Senior Design Manager, Wates Construction