Viviane Williams highlights how Trimo and Purcell Architects worked on the Aerospace Bristol project to create a complete prefabricated wall solution
Trimo, the leading manufacturer of building envelope solutions, recently worked alongside Purcell Architects to construct an eye-catching facade for a Concorde hangar at Aerospace Bristol, an exciting new museum curated by The Bristol Aerospace Collection Trust.
The hangar, designed by Purcell Architects, is the centrepiece of the prestigious charity project and contains the last Concorde made and flown from Filton. Trimo was approached by Purcell to provide a solution for the hangar’s façade.
Qbiss One
Trimo was pleased to present its leading product, Qbiss One; a complete, prefabricated wall solution. The unique system delivers a stunning façade which mirrors that of traditional, rain screen panels. Through clever design, the solution offers superb detailing, shadow joints and hidden fixtures and guarantees superior product quality. The use of Qbiss One enables more efficient installation times on site, resulting in a flawless final design.
In addition to its superior aesthetic qualities, Qbiss One has the advantage of integrating structural, thermal, weathering, acoustic and fire-proof properties. These characteristics speed up the installation process while guaranteeing factory levels of quality-controlled product, time after time. Qbiss One also has market-leading levels of sustainability, achieving an A+ BREEAM rating.
Already impressed with Qbiss One, Purcell Architects chose to utilise Trimo’s ArtMe façade treatment to further enhance the aesthetic of the hangar. ArtMe is a unique technology which embosses bespoke designs onto a panel, providing limitless opportunities for bespoke designs. The signature piece of ArtMe used for the Aerospace project details the outline of the Concorde taking off, even including minuscule features such as windows and doors, to entice the visitor to discover what lies within.
The design won an ArtMe competition which Trimo ran across Europe; the client won 350m2 of ArtMe and a cash prize, which designers Purcell kindly donated to the Concorde charity.
Trimo’s portfolio of partners includes companies such as Airbus, London Heathrow Airport, Nestle, Philips, DHL, Porsche, McLaren, IKEA, Prologis, Mercedes Benz, Coca Cola and many others. To find out more, visit www.trimo-group.com.
Viviane Williams
UK and Overseas Marketing Manager
Trimo
Viviane.williams@trimo-group.com
