Bolton College Stem Building

Architect

Taylor Young

Value

£140,000

Contractor

Heron Bros Limited

In spring 2014, Bolton College opened the doors to the brand new state-of-the-art STEM Centre (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

 

In spring 2014, Bolton College opened the doors to the brand new state-of-the-art STEM Centre (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

The new centre’s key aims are to provide a substantial vocational STEM curriculum to support progression from primary and secondary schools, to complete a distinctive 14-19 learning zone in Bolton, to increase aspiration and motivation in young people, and to increase apprenticeship opportunities for young people by offering a wider range of STEM-related frameworks

Longworth was contracted to supply and install the zinc cladding and associated substrate works for the facility which is based in the centre of Bolton, next to the College’s Deane Road campus.

Specification

  • 0.8mm thick, Rheinzink Graphite wall coverings, with single lock welt joints at 600mm centres
  • 18mm thick, W.B.P. exterior grade plywood
  • TF200 breather membrane
  • Galvanised steel bracket & rail system
  • 100mm thick, Rockwool duo- slab insulation
  • Powerlon Vapour barrier
  • 0.7mm thick, Galvanised steel trapezoidal liner sheet
  • 0.8mm thick, Rheinzink Graphite parapet cappings to the perimeter of the single ply membrane roofs
  • Rhepanol single ply membrane roof coverings, fixed with Gripfix fixing strips
  • 200mm thick (average) Rockwool cut to falls insulation
  • Vapour barrier

What our clients say

"Longworth's knowledge, hands-on attitude and wealth of experience allows them to work with the architect and project team to turn complex designs into reality. We commend their positive and cooperative attitude towards design."

Jason Duggan - Architect, Capita Symonds