Chenies Mews, a prestigious medical facility based in Camden, is reaping the benefits of Baggeridge’s fast track clay cladding system, Corium.

Part of the Royal Free & University College Medical School, this four storey block has recently been extended to take delivery of new equipment. A building solution was required for the refurbishment of the existing building and also for a brand new extension.

Sensitive to the design detail and colours of the surrounding architecture, Corium was specified by architects, Hamilton & Associates because it offered distinct advantages over other similar products. Comprising genuine brick tiles which are specially designed to fix mechanically to a HPS200 steel backing section, they are then mounted in rows onto the backing structure and clipped into place.

During the 20 week long project 280sqm of Corium was deployed to both the existing and the new building, but the unique fitting of it saw the final result resemble one seamless building. London Stock tiles were chosen for the project which gave the building a sandy coloured look to complement the surrounding buildings.

Phil Noble, Baggeridge’s technical director said: “Approved installers, George Howe, carried out the entire installation of Corium and as part of planning regulations the scheme had to blend in harmoniously with existing buildings.”

The Corium range includes eight finishes in its standard range providing a strong basis for design versatility, however a number of optional finishes now exist to support any design specification. Corium can be used to achieve interesting and unusual bond patterns including arches and installations at 45 and 90 degree angles. Glazed tiles in thirteen colours add to the flexibility of Corium as well as face textures including timber, stone and riven and an extensive range of standard specials. Fully mortared, ready to use Corium panels are also now available for commercial contracts.

29 September 2006