Sotech Optima

10,000 Shingles Used in Landmark Coastal Facade  Working alongside GT3 Architects, Wates and façade installer Chemplas, Sotech has produced and supplied approximately 10,000 individual Optima Shingles (around 2,000m²) and 550 linear metres of coping for…

Sotech collaborates with PCS Ltd to Strengthen A1 Composite Facade Capability in the UK Delivering safe, sustainable facade solutions through aligned expertise and engineered systems Sotech has announced a new strategic collaboration with PCS Ltd,…

Sotech Launches New CPD to Support Safer, Smarter Facade Specification Sotech has launched a new industry CPD, “Rainscreen Cladding Systems: Safety, Compliance and Best Practice,” reinforcing its commitment to supporting architects, specifiers and contractors in…

Rainscreen cladding performance is proven in the execution of every detail, at scale. Rainscreen façade design has become increasingly complex, bringing with it a new level of accountability.  As regulations tighten and scrutiny intensifies, responsibility…

Sotech Expands Facade Offering with Optima Vertex Spandrel Panels Expanding system capability and reducing risk through full build-up integration Sotech has announced the launch of Optima Vertex Spandrel Panels, a new high-performance, fire-rated curtain wall infill…

Sotech Strengthens Strategic Leadership with Appointment of Kate Cooper-Fay as Fractional Commercial Director Sotech is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Cooper-Fay as Fractional Commercial Director, joining the business to support the next phase…

It’s early days in rainscreen cladding company Sotech’s bold five-year growth plan – a strategy aimed  to double the size of the company through innovation, collaboration and values-driven leadership. Walk through the facade manufacturing factory…

Rainscreen cladding is a high-performance external façade solution designed to protect buildings from the elements, improve thermal efficiency, and deliver a modern architectural finish completely transforming the look of both new and existing buildings.  But…

Winner of the ‘Best use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium’ at the 2024 Facade Awards, The Stage has established itself as an iconic project in Shoreditch, London. Working in collaboration with Alliance Facade Services…

16,000m² of Sotech’s Optima FC+ Hook-on Rainscreen System and bespoke façade detailing, fabricated from Alpolic A2 aluminium composite material, have been installed across two landmark residential towers at 250 City Road in London. Designed by…

When specifying rainscreen cladding, the conversation often begins with fire safety, but that’s only part of the picture. For a cladding system to perform reliably over decades, it must also stand up to the real-world…

Sotech has further expanded its specification team with the appointment of Jake Winwood as Specification Manager, strengthening the company’s ability to support architects, contractors and specifiers at the earliest stages of design. Jake officially joined…

Innovation continues at Sotech with the launch of the Optima Interlock Plank. Designed for flexibility, it’s a versatile solution suitable for all sectors and all types of builds. From commercial to residential to school projects,…

Sotech has strengthened its specification team with the appointment of Harry Tamplin as Architectural Facade Manager. Harry brings almost a decade of experience in the built environment, including six years in façade specification roles. With…

When it comes to specifying and installing rainscreen cladding for buildings in the UK, fire safety is not just a consideration – it’s a non-negotiable. In the wake of updated regulations, specifiers must ensure that…

Sotech is proud to introduce Optima Clip Plank, the latest addition to our high-performance facade solutions. Precision-engineered for modern architecture, Optima Clip Plank combines sleek design, exceptional strength, and versatile installation options, making it suitable…

Sotech Appoints New CEO Jon Symonds to Lead Next Chapter of Growth Sotech has announced the appointment of Jon Symonds as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st July 2025. Jon becomes the first non-Egginton…

Building Safer, Smarter Facades with Sotech AS THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO NEW SAFETY REGULATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS AND ARCHITECTURAL AMBITIONS, RAINSCREEN CLADDING HAS BECOME A CRUCIAL PART OF MODERN FACADE DESIGN. At Sotech,…

Sotech is proud to unveil Optima FlatFix, a high-performance aluminium cladding system engineered to offer a flat cladding profile with a seamless, uninterrupted surface. Ideal for both new build and refurbishment projects, Optima FlatFix features…

1200m² of Sotech’s Optima FC+ system in PPC aluminium has been used in Island Quarter, one of the largest and most transformative development projects in the UK. Designed by leading architectural practice Jestico + Whiles,…

13,500m² of Sotech’s Optima TFC+ Through Fix Cassette system, fabricated from Novelis FF3 3mm pre-coated aluminium, has been used in the reclad of the Glasgow Harbour residential towers, replacing the non compliant material. The replacement…

Sotech is delighted to announce that two of our recent projects – Glasgow Harbour and Nottingham Trent University’s Art and Design Building – have been shortlisted at the prestigious 2025 Façade Awards UK. Celebrating innovation,…

Working closely with installer OCL Reclad and main contractor Mount Anvil, Sotech has supplied over 5,000m² of Optima TFC+ in 3mm Aluminium J57S “Up” grade anodised aluminium for the reclad of The Filaments in London.…

A Stunning FaCade for a Landmark Development 4100m² of Aluminium PPC (Adapta Vivendi Copper DS0010) in Optima FC+ has been used in the completion of the VITA Coventry student accommodation.  The development consists of…

A Look at Sotech’s Most Playful Perforated facade Designs, for Purposeful Impact: Perforated rainscreen cladding is a type of façade system that combines functionality and visual impact by incorporating decorative cut-outs or patterns into metal…

Bespoke perforated panels have been used in One Strawberry Lane, the new city centre HQ for Home Group. Located right next to the famous Strawberry Pub and just a stone’s throw from St. James’ Park…

Work is progressing well at The Oval Village in London, a landmark residential development comprising luxury apartments and overlooking the iconic Kia Oval Cricket Ground. Designed by Formation Architects and led by the Berkeley Group,…

A Modern, Non-Combustible Brick Rainscreen Solution Sotech is proud to introduce the Optima BrickTech System, a next-generation brick rainscreen cladding system that combines the timeless aesthetic look of real brick with the advanced performance of…

Optima TFC+ and Optima IPC (used exclusively for soffits) in 3.0mm and 2.0mm Aluminium J57S Up have been used in the design of Nottingham Trent University’s Art and Design Building. The UA Regency Gold 2…

The surprising role of rainscreen cladding in 2025 growth 2024 was a challenging year for the building industry, with the UK construction sector experiencing a 22% decline in new orders during the third quarter of…

Retrofitting (or recladding) A deep dive: As cities evolve and architectural standards advance, older buildings often find themselves struggling to meet the demands of contemporary design, sustainability, and performance criteria. Retrofitting (or ‘recladding’) existing structures…

Optima TFC+ in 3mm Aluminium J57S UP Grade Anodised Blue Grey B717 has been used to reclad the ICOSS Building in Sheffield, an educational facility providing specialist research facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories. Originally designed by…

2000m² of 3.0mm Aluminium and 2.0mm Aluminium PPC (Interpon D2525) in Gold Splendour Y2205L and RAL 7016 have been used in the redevelopment of Coventry University’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities building. A combination of…

J57S Anodised Aluminium SHINGLES in Regency Gold 1, 2, and 3 has been used in the refurbishment of Napoleon’s Casino in Leeds.  The architect Chapman Taylor selected the Optima Shingle system to achieve a…

“The project showcased a great mix of materials to create a unique visual appearance” Sotech and Alliance Facade Services WIN Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium at the Facade Awards for The Stage,…

Experience Sotech’s Facade Cladding Innovations FIRST HAND If you are looking for cutting-edge façade cladding solutions, we invite you to visit our head office and North East Showroom and take a tour of our state-of-the-art…

We’re delighted to share the completed Discovery Quay phase 2 in Salford, Manchester. Sotech were originally specified to provide Optima TFC in PPC Aluminium and Optima FC in Axalta PPC Aluminium in the bold yellow…

Our very own Graham Todd, Technical Director at Sotech, spoke alongside Alistair Law, founder of Vertical Meadow, at the Data Centre Dynamics (DCD) Connect event in London last week. The focus? Can data centres really…

Sotech leads the industry with full system EPDs What is an EPD? Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are documents that assess and quantify the use of natural resources during the production of a system; and, the…

If you’re a client or designer, you can attend the event for free by using our exclusive invite code VERTICALMEADOW when registering >> Join Vertical Meadow and Sotech at DatacenterDynamics Connect London 2024! We are excited to…

890m2 of 3.0mm Aluminium in Optima TFC+ and 2.0mm Aluminium in Optima IPC was used in the completion of the bold and brand new Travelodge in Abbey Wood Retail Park. Optima TFC+ is Sotech’s economical,…

Rainscreen façade design is an ever-evolving field, continually adapting to technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, and shifting architectural preferences. In recent years, three key innovative trends have emerged in rainscreen cladding, reshaping the way cladding is…

New Partnership Between Sotech and Vertical Meadow Produces a ‘Living Wall’ FaCade for a Sustainable Future Leading rainscreen manufacturer Sotech has partnered with leading urban biodiversity company Vertical Meadow to introduce an innovative ‘living wall’…

Building the Future of Sustainable Facades Showcasing the Optima range of rainscreen façade solutions, Sotech recently exhibited at the 146th Zak World of Façades event, which took place at the renowned Coca-Cola arena in Dubai.…

New interactive 3D models, comprehensive new system details and stunning new project photos are available for ​Optima FC+​ and ​Optima TFC+​. ​Offering a totally unique design across a building façade, Optima ​TFC+ ​and ​FC+​ are…

Sotech’s Optima XTR contour extruded plank range gives architects and designers a creative licence with more extruded profiles as standard, the ability to customise profile dies to suite specific needs and the option of interlocking…

The team at Sotech is delighted to announce an update in their 3D models and video for Optima TFC+. This cost-effective alternative to traditional secret fix rainscreen cladding brings the perfect blend of aesthetics and…

560m2 of 2.0mm Corten A has been used in the completion of the two-storey Canaan Lane Primary School in Edinburgh. Holmes Miller, the architect behind the project, opted for Corten material in a secret fix…

2200m2 Optima TFC+ 3.0mm in Aluminium Luxe Coat has been used in the reclad of the Christina Miller Building and the Alexander Graham Bell Building within The King’s Buildings of Edinburgh University. The buildings were…

672 m2 of Optima TFC+ in 5.0mm Aluminium PPC and 935 m2 of Optima FC+ 3.0mm Aluminium PPC* has been used in the completion of the £30 million pound Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Peterborough.…

It has been a true year of innovation at Sotech, with the introduction of the new ​Optima XTR Contour profiles​, the work we’ve been doing to create a ​virtual training lounge​ for the Optima systems…

The recent “Facades in Focus: Ask the Expert” event, jointly hosted by Sotech, Siderise, Technal, and Axalta, brought together industry leaders and professionals to share their market leading insights on façade design and construction. The…

[CASE STUDY] 1100sqm of Optima FC+ in 3.0mm Aluminium Polyester Powder Coating finished in RAL 9006 has been used in the completion of West End Quay, situated in the heart of London.  West End…

Sotech Teams up with Fronius UK to Enhance Core Welding Processes Sotech, the renowned manufacturer of the Optima range of metal rainscreen façade solutions, has joined forces Fronius UK, a world-leader in welding technology, to…

Sotech, alongside CCS Facades, is delighted to announce that One Ashley Road in London has been shortlisted in the 2023 Façades Awards for Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium. Over 4000sqm of Optima…

Simran Thiara, the Southern Facade Specification Manager at Sotech, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Top 100 Influential Woman in Construction Awards.’ The distinguished panel of judges faced a daunting task, given the exceptional quality…

The University of Salford’s ground-breaking ‘Science, Engineering and Education (SEE) Building’ has earned the prestigious ‘Client of the Year’ accolade at the 17th annual North West Regional Construction Awards. The SEE Building – a £65…

25,000m2 of 6063 T6 Aluminium Extrusions have been used in the completion of Ferry Lane in Walthamstow. This was the first large scale development of Sotech’s extruded profiles range, now referred to as Optima XTR…

800sqm of Optima FC in 3mm J57S Up aluminium, anodised by United Anodisers in UnAcol™ UA130-1, UA140-2, Anolok II ™ B711,B713,B715, was specified for 40 Percival Street in London.  A residential development owned by…

Breaking Barriers: Local Company Joins Forces with Hopewood Academy to Boost Job Skills Hopewood Academy, a special needs school catering to children diagnosed with Autism and learning difficulties, is taking a unique approach to enhance…

300 m2 of Optima XTR Contour in 6063 T6 Aluminium Extrusion and 3000 m2 of Optima TFC+ in Aluminium 3103 Grade has been used in the completion of Bromley-by-Bow in East London.  Bromley-By-Bow is…

Streamlining Your Workflow: The Advantages of Using NBS Source and Chorus in Tandem NBS Source and NBS Chorus are software solutions developed by NBS (National Building Specification) that enable architects, engineers, and other construction professionals…

11,500m2 of Optima TFC+ in 3.0mm Aluminium PPC Interpon D2525 YW206F, Y4312I, Y4317I has been used in the completion of Abbey Place in London.  Sitting within walking distance of Cross Rail station, with excellent…

Innovation through people, processes and technology   You might have heard of Sotech, a longstanding manufacturing company based across two production facilities totalling 65,000sqft in the quiet town of Peterlee in the North East. Accounting…

Sotech to Speak at NBS Masterclass: Specification Writing with Manufacturers Sotech, a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered metal rainscreen cladding and architectural fabrications, has been invited to speak in upcoming NBS Masterclass: Specification Writing…

Sotech benefits from Sunderland University’s Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project Sotech, a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered metal rainscreen cladding and architectural fabrications, has optimised its manufacturing processes as a result of Sunderland University’s Sustainable…

Sotech and Symetri to demonstate FEM software SimSolid in upcoming webinar We are delighted to announce that Mohammadreza Jenaban, Principal Technical Engineer at Sotech, has been invited by Symetri to co-host a webinar on the 10th…

5000m2 of Optima TFC+ in 3mm Aluminium PPC (Interpon) Y4207i `Corten Bond` has been used in the completion of the striking Leicester City Football Club training ground. As visible in the project photos, the project…

What is NBS Chorus? NBS Chorus is a cloud-based platform that provides a collaborative environment for creating specifications in the manufacturing sector. Using NBS Chorus, multiple users – such as architects, manufacturers, and installers –…

NBS Source Did you know Sotech’s full range of rainscreen cladding systems, materials and finishes are listed on NBS Source, to help architects and designers specify the manufacturer’s innovative range of façade solutions. NBS Source…

Over 4000sqm of Optima TFC+ in 3mm Aluminium polyester powder coating has been used in the completion of One Ashley Road, near Tottenham’s tube station in North London, with 5.0mm aluminium selected for column at…

300m2 of Optima FC+ in 3.0mm Aluminium PPC Interpon D2525 Y2217F has been used in the completion of Lancaster University’s School of Mathemtatics. Optima FC+ was specified in order to create the feature `Zig-Zag` pattern.…

Sotech’s Technical Engineer, Mohammadreza Jenaban, also known as Mo, is an expert in the principles of Finite Element Method (FEM). In this video, he explains why FEM is so important in the study and analysis…

Anodised Aluminium – A Bright, Green Future Ahead   Family-run anodising company, Alumet, has undergone a huge period of expansion in recent years. Delivering projects as far as the Middle East, China and the UK…

1300m2  of Optima XPC in extruded aluminium 6063 T6 Grade has been used in the completion of The Spark commercial office space in Newcastle.  Optima XPC, an aluminium extrusion plank rainscreen system with a…

The road to 2050 and the role rainscreen cladding plays in our sustainable future Sotech unveil brand new RIBA approved CPD on sustainability It has been reported that there is more CO2 in the atmosphere…

Rainscreen fins, perforations, balconies and etching: When design flare meets performance rigour in rainscreen cladding When it comes to selecting the perfect rainscreen cladding system for a project, such as a striking new residential complex…

Over 9,500m2 of the brand new Optima FC+ Anodised Aluminium has been used in the ambitious completion of Kelaty House, a towering student accommodation and hotel in Wembley London.  With three different surface finishes…

Powder Coating: An interview with the experts, AkzoNobel. AkzoNobel supplies powder coatings to more than 30,000 customers worldwide, on buildings and landmarks around the world, including La Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Spain); the Shard (London, UK);…

8300 SQM of Optima FC+, Optima FC+ perforated panels and Optima IPC (soffits) have been used in the completion of the 23-storey New Bailey building in Salford Quays.  Optima FC+ was selected for a…

Sotech Launches Sotech City, A Virtual World for Architects and DESIGNERS In a mind-bending development to Sotech’s virtual reality showroom, the team behind SO-VR bring you…Sotech City. We caught up with Product Development Manager Lee…

BEHIND THE SCENES – A Day in the Life at Sotech, with Operations Manager Tony Norton It really is the people who make the company. Join us today as we go behind the scenes and…

5500m2 of Optima TFC+ has been used in the completion of the brand new Science, Engineering and Environment building on Salford University’s Peel Park campus. As you can see from the photos, a striking colour…

The striking Public Service Hub – Ellesmere Port – included 400m2 of Optima FC+ Solid & Perforated and Optima Clip-on Coping.  Both systems were finished in Axalta’s Supranodic Terra. The final design selected for the…

How Sotech is leading the virtual experience race in manufacturing. On 28th October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg announced a strategic shift in direction for the billion-dollar social networking company, towards ‘the metaverse’. “The metaverse is the…

North East rainscreen cladding manufacturer, Sotech, launches Sotech VR (SO:VR) – a fully immersive virtual reality experience. SO:VR allows users to examine complete 3D models of Sotech’s market leading rainscreen cladding systems in real time.…

In 2019, Operations Manager, Tony Norton, was drawn to a striking piece of artwork in London’s Regent’s Park named ONE Through ZERO. Images © Morgan Art Foundation Ltd. Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, DACS,…

400m2 Optima TFC & 230m2 Window Panels 3mm Aluminium J57S UP in United Anodisers Anolok 543 has been used in the completion of Project Vita. The 323-bedroom student accommodation, located in the heart of Nottingham…

2500m2 Optima TFC in 4mm Alucobond A2 ACM Silver Metallic 500 has been used in the completion of Project Medius in Leicester.  Part of a wider £50m project on the site of the former…

National based rainscreen cladding company, Sotech, has today unveiled their innovative alternative to terracotta cladding: The Optima XTR Contour range.  “This is a real breakthrough for our technical and engineering teams”, said Jamie Smith…

Thursday 4th November saw architects, installers and industry experts descend on London’s striking Building Centre in Bloomsbury to experience the latest and greatest in rainscreen façade design and safety. Organised by North-East based rainscreen cladding…

The Sotech team is delighted to welcome Samantha Porter who has joined the business as Regional Specification Manager for the North. Working alongside installers and architects, Sam will provide technical support, complete NBS specifications and…

Leading rainscreen cladding manufacturer Sotech invites architects across the country to join their team and a panel of faCade industry experts at a jam packed half day event in the Building Centre in London on…

675m2 of Sotech’s Optima FC in 3.0mm PPC Aluminium 1050 Grade has been used in the completion of the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Group on Nottingham University’s Jubilee Campus. Home to three…

2400m2 of Optima TFC in 2mm Aluminium Axalta PPC has been used in the completion of the striking Nottingham College City Hub, in addition to 800lm of Feature Fin Pressings & 200m2 of Optima XPC…

1,200sqm of Sotech’s Optima FC system in 2mm Corten A has been used in the completion of a brand-new purpose-built centre for specialist research in digital railway engineering at the University of Birmingham.  Clad…

  1,500 sqm of perforated and solid bespoke 3mm aluminium panels in Sotech’s Optima TFC system have been used in the completion of the £30m Frederick Douglass Centre for Newcastle University. Completed in 2019 as…

11,500/m2 3mm Aluminium 1050 Grade H14 in Optima FC & Optima TFC Systems has been used in the completion of the striking Onyx building, Lancaster Circus in Birmingham. Optima FC was selected as the client…

In today’s Sotechnical Insights, we’re breaking down CWCT testing to help you understand what exactly is tested and why this testing helps us to improve the quality of rainscreen cladding on buildings, making them safer…

1550m2 of 3mm J57S Grade UP Aluminium in Sotech’s Optima FC Hook On System has been used in the renovation of Fulham Boys’ School in London. Formerly home to Fulham Police Station, the site has…

Earlier this year, UK rainscreen cladding specialist Sotech and the international engineering company Hilti confirmed a new partnership to provide a more complete offering to architects, contractors and installers specifying rainscreen cladding across the UK.…

Work is now complete on the Glasgow Centre Premier Inn super tower! At 18 floors high and visible from much of Glasgow’s city centre shopping spots, the 249-bedroom hotel is perfectly located for visitors to…

This month sees Mohammadreza Jenaban and Amy Burns promoted to Technical Lead and 3D Model Coordinator respectively, following a huge focus on the Technical Team at Sotech. We caught up with Mo and Amy to…

What is BS 8414?  BS 8414 – is a large-scale system test that mimics a fire breaking out of a window and exposing a cladding system to a severe fire.  It does not test the…

Specifying Anodised aluminium in the rainscreen sector: the environmentally responsible choice? A special thanks to Andrew Robinson at United Anodisers and Remco Baartmans at Alumet for contributing to this expert article. As building designs become…

Over 3000sqm of Sotech Optima IPC rainscreen cladding has been used in the development of the Bournemouth Gateway Building (BGB). Working closely with anodising partner United Anodisers, the Optima Interlocking Plank finished in anodised Anolok regency gold, natural and Anolok bronze,…

3900m2 Optima TFC in PPC Aluminium & 1800m2 Optima FC in Axalta PPC Aluminium have been used in the completion of the 400+ room in Salford’s latest student accommodation project. The Optima TFC system was proposed to create a ‘basket weave’ pattern to the façade…

3,500m2 of Optima FC in 3mm Aluminium PPC Axalta Anodic Bronze has been used in the stunning completion of student accommodation on Bingley Street. Known as The Refinery, the 9, 10 and 11-storey scheme designed by award winning AHR…

Sotech has provided around 1600m2 of 3.0mm Aluminium 3103 Grade & 80x40x3mm in Extruded Box Sections for the regeneration of Whitechapel in London. The ninety million pound mixed-use scheme, which includes a high proportion of…

Rainscreen cladding manufacturer Sotech joins the Considerate Constructors Scheme amidst difficult working practices caused by Covid-19. What is the Considerate Constructors Scheme? The Scheme, founded to raise standards in the construction industry, is a mark…

The rooftop installation of a four metre, 1,350kg panda sculpture completes the design of New Era Square in Sheffield. The joyful four-metre installation, which is widely visible to Sheffield’s public when approaching from the city…

IS THIS THE FUTURE OF BIM IN THE RAINSCREEN CLADDING INDUSTRY? BIM can be used to design and document entire buildings including the full infrastructural designs. Every single detail can be modelled in BIM, right…

6500sqm of Optima FC in Cor-Ten weathered steel rainscreen panels have been used in the state-of-the-art student accommodation on River Street. As described by Architect Simpson Haugh, the student accommodation comprises three distinct volumes: a…

5500/m2 of Optima TFC in solid Aluminium PPC and around 1000m2 of 2.0mm Aluminium 1050 Grade & 3.0mm Aluminium 1050 Grade have been used in the construction of Sheffield’s New Era Square, a £66 million…

9,500m2 of Optima FC in 3mm Aluminium PPC (Axalta) RAL 7047 Matt has been used in the completion of Unite White Rose in Leeds. Optima FC was chosen as a secret fix rainscreen cladding solution…

BEST USE OF ALUMINIUM – FACADE AWARDS UK 2020 The Sotech team cheered via conference when its name was announced by category sponsor Ruukki – winners of the Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium category, for their…

3,500/m2 of Aluminium J57S Grade Anodised in UNITED ANODISERS Regency Gold 3 has been used in Glasgow’s Queen Street Station; a station expected to see a 40% increase in users by 2030. The Optima Through…

The expert manufacturing team at Sotech have once again been first to market with an innovation in rainscreen cladding – a brand new system that was developed during lockdown. In a departure from a traditional…

The Sotech team is delighted to welcome Simran Thiara who has joined the business full time as Regional Specification Manager for the South. Having worked in the building envelope space for over eight years, Simran…

2,500/m2 of Extruded Aluminium 6063 T6 Grade has been used in the production of bespoke extrusions for the brand new 435 bed Bath Court student accommodation scheme in Birmingham. This has been a fascinating project…

Anodising is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts. That’s what made anodised aluminium the perfect choice in the construction of Oman…

Optima TFC & Specialist Pressings in 3.0mm Aluminium J57S Grade, Anodised in united anodisers Anolok 541 were selected for the new Oman air traffic control centre in Oman. Optima TFC, Sotech’s through fixed cassette rainscreen…

Sotech enhanced Optima rainscreen cladding systems meet the requirements of new CWCT Technical Fire Guidance due to their new and improved mechanical fixings, which replace all use of potentially combustible adhesive fixings. In June 2020,…

Sotech has announced the opening of their brand-new showroom in The Building Centre in Bloomsbury London. Stocked with samples of their market leading rainscreen cladding solutions and a range of materials and finishes available, the…

Last month saw us celebrate 38 years in business! To celebrate, we wanted to look back at a few stand out projects that got us here. There are so many more to share so we’ll…

Work is now complete at The LumEn in Newcastle – the brand new flagship office space, designed from the ground up to cater for the flexible demands of modern business, offers over 100,000 sq ft…

The brand new flagship office space, designed from the ground up to cater for the flexible demands of modern business, offers over 100,000 sq ft of Grade A offices, providing modern workspace for over 1,200…

The rainscreen cladding industry has seen a dramatic focus on testing for large scale buildings and rainscreen cladding solutions in 2020. A focus on fire tested rainscreen cladding solutions began following the tragic circumstances of…

2000sqm Optima FC Concave Panels in PPC Aluminium has been used on the brand new Carnegie School of Sport, along with 600sqm of flat Optima FC in PPC Aluminium and 1200sqm Optima FC in Anodised…

An evolution of the Hook-on Secret Fix Rainscreen solution Sotech has today unveiled an evolution of its original hook on secret fix rainscreen solution, Optima FC. Featuring an innovative slide and lock adjustment mechanism, carrier…

Skelhorne Street, now known as Horizon Heights, has been nominated winner of the RICS Social Impact Awards for the North West region for student accommodation recently. Positioned by Liverpool Lime Street train station, the £55m new-build…

We are delighted to announce that River Street – the £110 million student development in Manchester – has been short listed for ‘Best Tall Building Awards’ in the ‘Best Mixed Use or Commercially Tall Building…

ALPOLIC™ A1 has been awarded a Euroclass A1 fire rating and is now available as a Hook-on rainscreen and Through Fix Cassette rainscreen solution through rainscreen cladding manufacturer Sotech. This is a significant win for…

We know it’s an unusual time in the world right now. And many of us are embracing new ways of working. We want you to know, we’re online and working right alongside you. We’re able…

22nd April 2020 COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC   View full letter >>  Dear customer, supplier and extended stakeholders, I wish to give you an update as to our position in relation to the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.…

3rd April 2020 Dear customer, supplier and extended stakeholders, Further to our announcement last Friday regarding our suspension of all physical manufacturing at our facilities in County Durham, I wish to give you an update…

27th March 2020 Dear Customers & Suppliers, SOTECH LTD – COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT Further to the unprecedented event in recent weeks and the announcement from the Prime Minister earlier this week, the situation with respect to…

As a team, we are thrilled to announce Sotech was announced as the WINNERS of the Manufacturing Award in last night’s North East Business Awards, and runners up in the Apprenticeships, Training & Skills Award.…

6500m2 of Optima TFC in 2.0mm Reynolux Pre-Coat & 2.0mm Aluminium Axalta PPC has been used in the completion of the £36 million student accommodation on Norton Street, Liverpool. The Reynolux Pre-Coat was chosen due…

4500m2 of Optima FC, TFC, IPC & Feature Fabrications in Aluminium Axalta PPC has been used in the completion of the Skelhorne student accommodation at Liverpool Lime Street. Positioned by Liverpool Lime Street train station,…

4500m2 of Optima FC, TFC, IPC & Feature Fabrications in Aluminium Axalta PPC has been used in the completion of Horizon Heights student accommodation at Liverpool Lime Street. Positioned by Liverpool Lime Street train station,…

6500m2 of Optima TFC in 2.0mm Reynolux Pre-Coat & 2.0mm Aluminium Axalta PPC has been used in the completion of the £36 million student accommodation on Norton Street, Liverpool. The Reynolux Pre-Coat was chosen due…

Peterlee based manufacturing company Sotech has been shortlisted for the Manufacturing Award and the Apprenticeships, Training & Skills Award in the North East Business Awards. The North East Business Awards, now in its 20th year,…

With the start of a new year, we would like to thank our customers, suppliers and employees. Without your support, these fantastic projects would not have been possible in 2018/2019. We look forward to working…

Sotech is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Sunderland AFC Associate Programme. The Associated Partnership brings on board independent companies from the North East as club partners.  Through its association with Sunderland AFC,…

1400m2 of Optima IPC in A1 rated 2mm Pre-Coat Aluminium Copper Patina has been used in the completion of Queen Margaret Academy in Aye. The new £25 million building, which can accommodate up to 800…

10,000sqm. Optima FC in Alucobond A2, Beige 103, Smoke Silver 501 and Ral: 1035 OCL Facades states : On completion, the development of the former Walthamstow Stadium site will provide 294 new homes, including maisonettes,…

6000sqm of Optima TFC in PPC Ral: Saphire has been used in the brand new Hilton Garden Inn, London Heathrow T2 Hotel. Project Details: Project: Hilton Garden Inn, London Heathrow T2 Hotel System: Optima TFC Finish:…

2500sqm of Optima Limitless Extrusion has been selected for the completion of Bath Court – the new student accommodation in Birmingham. Designed from Aluminium 6063 T6 Grade, the bespoke extrusions were chosen to reduce the…

Project Details Project name: Queenshurst, Kingston Gasworks Location, Kingston Upon Thames Installer: OCL Facades Client: Berkeley Homes Architect: Carey Jones Architects Sector: Residentail Product/Material: 5000sqm. Optima LZ in PPC Anodic Steel Bronze Y2206F

Sotech is to open a brand-new showroom at the Building Centre London to showcase its full range of Optima Rainscreen Cladding Systems. Architects, Specifiers and Clients can soon visit the London based showroom to see,…

6,500/m2 of Optima FC in an aluminium 1050 Grade with a Polyester Powder Coating (PPC) finish has been used in the completion of Alto NW06 apartments in Wembley, London. Located in Wembley Park, Alto NW06…

6,500/m2 of Optima FC in an aluminium 1050 Grade with a Polyester Powder Coating (PPC) finish has been used in the completion of Alto NW06 apartments in Wembley, London. Located in Wembley Park, Alto NW06…

We are very proud to announce the David Swithenbank in the Sotech team has raised over £500 for Cancer Research by cycling 300 miles in one month. David, who cycled 46 miles in the final…

It is fantastic to see the work progressing at Bournemouth University this week, with Optima IPC panels in Regency Gold 1, Natural Anodised, Anolok 541 cladding the prestigious new building. The building, which will open…

Sotech has been accepted into the MCRMA (Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association). The organisation, which publishes guidance documents and articles on the latest developments in the specification and manufacture of metal building envelope, supports…

1200 msq of Optima Shingles in striking 1.0mm J57S Anodised Regency Gold has been used in the development of the brand new South Shields Interchange Hub in the North East. The client chose Optima Shingles…

1200 msq of Optima Shingles in striking 1.0mm J57S UNITED ANODISERS Regency Gold has been used in the development of the brand new South Shields Interchange Hub in the North East. The client chose Optima…

700 sqm of Optima TFC in 3.0 mm Aluminium J57S Anodised Regency Gold 1 has been used on the brand new Northshore Hilton hotel in Stockton in the North East. Optima TFC was selected as…

700 sqm of Optima TFC in 3.0 mm Aluminium J57S UNITED ANODISERS Regency Gold 1 has been used on the brand new Northshore Hilton hotel in Stockton in the North East. Optima TFC was selected…

700sqm of 2mm Reynolux Precoat RAL 6021 has been used at Roden Court, London. The client selected the precoated finish to replicate a Patina Copper effect in a solid flat colour. The Reynolux material was…

700sqm of 2mm Reynolux Precoat RAL 6021 has been used at Roden Court, London. The client selected the precoated finish to replicate a Patina Copper effect in a solid flat colour. The Reynolux material was…

Sotech invests in automated Salvagnini panel production cell incorporating S4Xe punch/shear and P4Xe panel bender to increase production at its north east based rainscreen cladding manufacturing plant. The P4Xe Panel Bender includes: – Fully automated…

Work at Ferry Lane in Walthamstow is progressing well, with 25,000sqm of Extruded Aluminium rainscreen cladding being added to the Legal & General flagship ‘Build to Rent’ development. OCL Facades are carrying out the Metsec,…

Sotech has provided 1000 sqm of Optima FC in 4mm ZCM, VMZ Quartz at 50/60 Station Road in Cambridge, now among the largest and most modern offices in the Cambridge. Zinc, a traditional construction material…

Sotech has provided 1000 sqm of Optima FC in 4mm ZCM, VMZ Quartz at 50/60 Station Road in Cambridge, now among the largest and most modern offices in the Cambridge. Zinc, a traditional construction material…

To mark a fantastic year and to say a big thank you to all our staff for all of their hard work and dedication we put down tools on Friday afternoon to enjoy a hog roast…

1400 sqm of the unique Sotech Optima Shingle System has been used on the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory, Birmingham University. The shingles were Anodised Regency Gold 2, 2.5 & 3, the finish was selected to create…

1400 sqm of the unique Sotech Optima Shingle System has been used on the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory, Birmingham University. The shingles were Anodised in United Anodisers Regency Gold 2, 2.5 & 3, the finish was…

Work is now complete on blocks A & C at Roden Court, London. Sotech provided over 1100sqm of Optima IPC in Precoat Reynolux Ral: 6021 to Stanmore Contractors for the project. Reynolux pre-painted aluminium is manufactured through…

Work is now complete at The Springs, Thorpe Park, Leeds. Optima TFC –  Anodised Regency Gold 1 was selected for the project, complete with feature fin pressings at random panel joints, Feature Pressings & Column…

Supply of Sub-Structure components has begun at the student accommodation site for Downing Developments – Downing’s latest Manchester-based development. We will be supplying our Optima FC System for the scheme, installed by Alumet Systems UK Ltd –…

“This week, we’ve been on site to review progress at Liverpool’s Norton Street development. Work at the new student accommodation scheme is progressing well, with Optima TFC rainscreen cladding in Reynolux Precoat Aluminium being installed by…

Work is progressing well at Ferry Lane in Walthamstow. 25,000sqm of Extruded Aluminium rainscreen cladding is being added to the Legal & General flagship ‘Build to Rent’ development with OCL Facades. OCL Facades are carrying…

1000sqm Optima FC was provided for London’s Heathrow Holiday Inn Hotel, the FC Rainscreen was the perfect choice as the client required secret fix large format panels for the 623-bedroom hotel. The panels were manufactured…

In recent years, the popularity of rainscreen cladding has increased dramatically as a durable building exterior that can offer protection against rainwater and high-pressure. This in part due to changing trends towards sustainable environmentally-friendly façade…

4500 ‘Waffle Box’ units have been manufactured as bespoke fabrications for the brand new £30m centre:mk multi-story car park in Milton Keynes. There were 5no shades blue colours, with 2no gloss variations, giving a total…

2500mm2 of ACM A2 Core has been used in the construction of Beaufort Park, a new development in Colindale, in the London Borough of Barnet. ACM A2 Core was selected as it offered significant flatness…

Optima IPC Euromax Tecu Copper & IPC Silver Euras, Optima TFC/IPC Hybrid Euromax Tecu Copper & Optima LZ – Anodised Regency Gold 2 PROJECT DETAILS: Project name: Conway Rd, Colwyn Bay Location: Liverpool Lime Street Sector:…

It is so rewarding to see a project come to life, from the architect’s impression, to the manufacturing of the cladding to the installation on the building itself. This is Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr…

Investment in our brand new Salvagnini Panel Bending machine has allowed us to cut production time dramatically with absolutely no loss of quality. Sotech: A safe pair of hands. Contact us if you would like…

Sotech was approached by OCL Facades to assist in designing three new façade systems for Ferry Lane, an £110m project that regenerates the former Ferry Lane Industrial Site along Walthamstow’s High Maynard Reservoir, into an…

We are thrilled to announce that over 3000sqm of Sotech Optima IPC rainscreen cladding is to be used in the development of Bournemouth Gateway Building. Finished in anodised regency gold, natural and bronze, the rainscreen cladding will…

It was fantastic to visit Norton Street, in Liverpool, last week to check on the progress of the brand new student accommodation scheme. Sotech is proud to be supplying Optima TFC rainscreen cladding in Reynolux Precoat.…

3300sqm of Optima Bespoke Through-Fix panels in 3mm Aluminium PPC Axalta,  have been provided for the development of Chaucer House in Portsmouth. Project details: Location: Portsmouth Installer: Metclad Contracts Main Contractor: RG Group Architect: Cooley Architects System:…

Work is well underway to add 25,000sqm of Extruded Aluminium rainscreen cladding to Ferry Lane in Walthamstow. We are very proud to be involved in Legal & Generals flagship ‘Build to Rent’ development with OCL Facades, who…

Sotech is delighted to announce that work has begun on Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr, South Ayrshire. 1500sqm of Optima IPC (in Precoat Aluminium Copper Patina) will be installed on the new building. The new…

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Queen Margaret Academy Sotech is delighted to announce that work has begun on Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr, South Ayrshire. 1500sqm of Optima IPC (in Precoat Aluminium Copper Patina) will be installed on the new…

Work with us to complete a full scale system test to certify that the proposed project build-up has passed the BS 8414 fire safety test.   In recent months, there has been an increased focus on…

5,500m2 of a specially designed rainscreen cladding system – a hybrid of Sotech Optima’s FC & TFC systems – has been used in the £450m regeneration of Slough town centre. The hybrid system, which was…

It has been announced by Housing Secretary James Brokenshire that combustible cladding is to be banned for all new schools, hospitals, care homes, student accommodation and residential buildings in England above 18m (60ft). The policy…

Over 700 Brushed Nordic Royal Copper fins have been added to the commercial and retail development in the historic St Andrews Square in Edinburgh. Chosen because it changes the appearance of the building as the…

BR 135 CLASSIFIED RAINSCREEN CLADDING SYSTEMS – BS8414 Sotech’s commitment to authentic engineering capability has been witnessed over several years in the testing and development of products. First successful fire test carried out in 2006…

Over 1200/m2 of Alucobond Silver Metallic 500 and 900/m2 of Aluminium Anodised in united anodisers Regency Gold 1 have been used in the completion of White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds. With its unique flatness,…

Designed by the design team at CPMG Architects and featuring Sotech Optima’s Bespoke Cassette Panels in Larson ACM Ral: 7043 & 1018, the building has been recognised in the Best Large Commercial Building award category.…

We are thrilled to announce that The Greenwich Peninsula Low Carbon Energy Centre has been listed as a finalist in the Architizer A+Awards. The energy centre, which will pump hot water to the thousands of homes…

We’re thrilled to announce that the Aerospace Integration Research Building (AIRC) has won a ‘Design Through Innovation Award’ at the regional RICS Awards.   Designed by the design team at CPMG Architects and featuring Sotech…

We are delighted to announce that Alto Apartments in Wembley has been named Residential Development of the Year.   Designed by Flanagan Lawrence, an award-winning practice of architects and interior designers in London, Alto is…

We are delighted to bring you a range of photos showing the use of Optima TFC – 2mm Aluminium J57S `UP` IN UNITED ANODISERS Regency Gold 1, complete with feature fin pressings at random panel…

Location: Milton Keynes Installer: Metclad Contracts Main Contractor: Bowmer & Kirkland Architect: Marchini Curran Associates System: Optima FC  Material & Finish: 1300sqm 2mm Corten Steel

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Installer: Dane Architectural Systems Main Contractor: George Downing Architect: Simpson Haugh Architects System: Optima TFC & Flashings Material & Finish: 3mm PPC RAL 9006 & 9007

Sotech is delighted to have hosted 14 stand out engineering students at its Peterlee operations earlier this year.   The students, who are all first years studying on a Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations course…

Sotech has teamed up with ALPOLIC to introduce the stunning range of ALPOLIC A2 ACM rainscreen cladding finishes to clients across the UK. With over 100 styles available, including a range of standard colours through…

Polyester Powder Coating, or PPC, is a type of dry coating, rather than a conventional liquid paint. When applied to metal rainscreen as a free flowing, dry powder it provides rainscreen panels with an attractive,…

Riba Stirling Prize winner, Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton South London, benefits from a flowing facade integrating seamlessly with Sotech’s elegant Optima IPC Rainscreen Cladding. The external facades of the academy, designed by award wining…

500m2 of Optima Interlocking Wall Plank (IPC) was chosen for Birmingham Children’s Hospital on Whittall Street in Birmingham. Part of a £37.5 million pound project, the new hospital will be home to the UK’s first…

3000 m2 of Sotech Optima Secret Fix (FC) rainscreen cladding was selected for Emerald Gardens, the luxury residential development in Kew, London. Finished in Alucobond Plus Mouse Grey 125, Optima FC was chosen because it…

The concept of rainscreen cladding in 2018 is no longer new. It’s an integral part of the building and manufacturing industry, with more and more new builds and refurb projects being clad in copper, aluminium,…

Sotech would like to thank all of our wonderful clients, installers, suppliers and of course our dedicated team for taking this beautiful selection of projects from concept to reality in 2017. Have a wonderful festive…

Sotech has continued its commitment to hiring apprentices by inviting level three Business and Administration apprentice Ellie-Mae Flint to join the team. Ellie, who achieved her level three apprenticeship with Profound services, joins the Sotech…

Approximately 400m2 of Optima TFC was selected for the refurbishment of the Vue Cinema in Walton-le-Dale, Preston. Finished in PPC (in various Axalta colours), the modernisation of the building consists of a large new façade,…

Guildford Business Park Location: Surrey Installer: Structura Main Contractor: Longcross Architect: Allies & Morrison System: Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen Material/Finish: PPC Aluminium

Location: Aldershot Installer: FK Group Main Contractor: McLaren Construction Installer: FK Group Architect: Mountford Pigott System: Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen Material/Finish: Bronze Anodised Aluminium

System: Optima FC Material: 3mm Aluminium Finish: Powder Coated Syntha Pulvin XDKC 038 Bronze Customer: Structura Limited

Sotech’s extensive portfolio in the residential sector has recently been expanded with our work on the Bellway Homes project, Chrisp Street, located in Poplar, London’s East End. Installed by BR Hodgson, the Chrisp Street project…

Installer: Roofclad Systems Limited Architect: P&HS Architects System: Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen Material / Finish: UA Organic Colour UA120-1 Anodised Aluminium Location: Stockton

Installer: Charles Henshaw Limited Architect: Sir Robert McAlpine System: Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen Material / Finish: Larson ACM Umbra Grey Location: Aberdeen

Loughbrough Park Estates Working with OCL Facades and Countryside Properties, we provided our quality rainscreen panels in 3 separate systems; Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette, Optima IPC Pressed Plank and flat plate rainscreen. The sheer…

Sotech provided Optima Shingles in Anodised Aluminium for the UK’s first open innovative bioscience campus, pioneering an unique culture to drive early stage biotech, pharma and medtech developments. Sotech was commissioned to design and manufacture…

Sotech provided Optima TFC rainscreen, and a feature bullnose, Glow is a striking events venue providing Bluewater, Europe’s largest retail destination, with a year round consumer focused leisure experience. TFC rainscreen panels in yellow polyester…

Installer: Norking Aluminium Main Contractor: GMI Construction System: Optima TFC Location: Bradford

Architect: ANA Architect Main Contractor: BAM Construction Installer: Glass Solutions System: Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen Material/Finish: PPC Aluminium Location: Camden

The building, which has become the first healthcare project to be awarded a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating, and was recently awarded the title of Best Healthcare Building in the UK, brings together a combination of social…

The stunning new £60 million first direct Arena in the northern quarter of Leeds operated by SMG Europe, features Sotech’s back-lit perforated panels which light up the Leeds skyline with a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colours,…

The 3400 m2 EnergyResearchBuilding in Leeds is an extension to the existing engineering complex. It houses 170 staff and students from the Faculty of Engineering. The overall project was valued at £7.9 million. The original…

Installer: Glass Solutions System:  Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen Material/Finish:  Stainless Steel Location: London

The existing 1960’s refectory building was retained, resulting in carbon and cost savings through the incorporation of the original long-span structure into the new building. Cost and environmental benefits were also optimised with the specification…

The striking Air Traffic Control (ATC) Centre at Manchester has been clad in Sotech Optima’s FC Secret Fix Rainscreen and anodized in Black 54B. Precise coordination between panel and substructure has resulted in the pristine appearance…

Installer: European Roofing Systems System: Optima XPC Extruded Interlocking Plank Material/Finish: PPC Aluminium Location: Newcastle

The Northern Ballet project is a new £12 million city centre dance building for Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre, the largest centre for dance in the UK outside London.   Located in the thriving…

Specialising in performing arts and sports,  Outwood Academy is the second of Middlesbrough’s new generation of schools completed under the BSF programme to feature 2500sqm of Sotech’s Optima secret-fix, aluminium extruded X plank rainscreen system.…

Sotech provided Optima FC, aluminium polyester powder coated rainscreen panels in graduated stripes of differing shades of red, the Rathbone Market development in Canning Town is a 271-apartment mixed use development with one of the…

Perforated feature rainscreen cladding panels applied to large flat elevations can add both detail and relief. The state-of-the-art Silverstone University Technical College, a brand new centre of excellence designed by HKS Architects and due to…

Travelodge has opened for business in Hull’s busy city centre, part of its rollout of similar facilities nationwide, and provides a welcome boost to the city’s bed spaces! Following numerous meetings with Architects Harris Partnership…

Sotech provided Optima FC Secret Fix rainscreen cladding on this new £30 million BREEAM Excellent Staffordshire University Science & Technology Centre designed by Sheppard Robson, features a first for Sotech. Finished in anodised aluminium, the…

As part of a £25m development scheme at Citygrove’s Westgate development in Aldershot town centre, Sotech is proud to have provided Optimate FC Secret Fix Rainscreen and Flashings in an anodized Bronze (541 and 547)…

Architect: WCEC Architects Main Contractor: GMI Construction Installer: Norking Aluminium System: Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette Rainscreen Material / Finish: Copper Location: Sheffield

Architect: Studio Weave Contractor: Millimetre System: Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette Rainscreen Material/Finish: Nordic Gold Copper Location: Keilder  

Installer: Lakesmere Main Contractor: Balfour Beatty System: Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen Material/Finish: PPC Aluminium Location: Edinburgh

    Installer: Metal Cladding Systems System: Sotech Optima TFC, Through Fix Cassette Rainscreen Architect: Redbox Design Material/Finish: PRE-PAINT Aluminium  Location: Newcastle

The design of the new Liverpool South Parkway Interchange not only looks stunning but the engineering involved in meeting the architect’s vision pushed many of the materials and methods of construction beyond what had previously…

The 375,000 square metres, £70m ski dome at Braehead, near Glasgow features a 200 metre long ski slope and also includes a cinema, retail outlets and restaurants. A major design feature is the purple ‘picture…

Standing alongside the Millennium Bridge joining Newcastle with Gateshead, the Baltic Arts Centre houses the city’s contemporary arts museum. This 50-metre high, former flourmill has two specially adapted, high level viewing galleries and restaurant offering…

With cost parameters ruling out the use of pre-patinated copper for the Brentside School project, Sotech offered an alternative Optima TFC aluminium cladding panel with a pvf2 paint finish resembling the natural copper and with…

As the new home for the Sheffield creative community, the city’s new Digital Campus boasts an equally creative metal cladding design provided by leading manufacturer Sotech. Building 2.0 is part of the first phase of…

Towering above Manchester’s Salford Quays, the new Erie Basin residential development has benefitted from a rainscreen solution that offers more than just face value thanks to Sotech’s fully engineered Optima TFC cassette cladding system. Offering…

The refurbishment of this 1970’s city centre office and retail development involved the incorporation of a new air flow extraction system which in turn necessitated the removal of unsightly surface mounted louvre panels. Following extensive…

A 1980s office block in Uxbridge has been given a modern day makeover thanks to the use of Sotech’s Optima FC rainscreen cladding system. The striking façade design of Park View, a new office development…

Sotech has proved to be just the ticket for a recent car park development in Scotland after the leading manufacturer created a bespoke extruded aluminium baguette rainscreen cladding system that would successfully replicate the appearance…

Hull Royal Infirmary was originally opened in 1967, and has recently received an investment of over £8 million pounds to provide new windows and an external faCade for the 160ft tower block. Installed by Glass…

We partnered with Franklin Ellie Architects, and Construction Services to provide 800sqm of rainscreen cladding for the high-specification, eco-friendly refurbishment of the NBV Enterprise Centre in Nottingham. The renovation project creates a new state of…

Darlington Business Growth Hub, a new multi million pound facility in the heart of Darlington, has been completed using 350sqm of Optima perforated panels. Working with Indbuild and PNHS Architects, we provided a rainscreen solution…

Sotech recently worked with installers Stanmore on the Barratt Homes residential development Westgate House, which was a £500 million mixed-use regeneration project, designed by London-based Assael Architecture and located in Brentford, Middlesex. Westgate House is…

The recently opened Science Central, a commercial development in Newcastle, was a specified project for Sotech and uses a bespoke version of our Optima FC Secret Fix rainscreen panels, anodised in united anodisers Regency Gold…

Architect: Mountford Pigott Main Contractor: Intu Installer: Chemplas System: Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen Location: Newcastle

Sotech recently provided our Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette rainscreen system for New Festival Quarter, a residential project that was nominated for Best Large Development at the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards 2015. Working with…

The View, Downing plaza, is phase 3 of a series of student accommodation located in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.2300sqm of Sotech Optima TFC, through fix cassette rainscreen cladding was used on this visually…

Sotech recently worked with Arup Associates, Mace Contracts and Glass Solutions to provide bespoke ACM rainscreen cladding for BskyB’s new Believe in Better Building at their headquarters in London. Designed to be a flexible space…

The Sky Health and Fitness Centre is a new build project providing the full range of health and fitness facilities for the Sky Media Group in Brentford, Middlesex. Sotech worked with architects and engineers Arup,…

First Street is a new development in the heart of Manchester city centre, with a range of culture, leisure, retail and commercial spaces coming together to create a vibrant new community in this thriving area…

We are extremely excited to have been part of the groundbreaking new leisure and entertainment complex in Birmingham, the NEC Resort World. Sotech supplied 4500m2 of Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette rainscreen cladding system in…

We recently manufactured over 1300m2 of our Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette rainscreen cladding for the brand new luxury student development, the Foundry in Newcastle. Working with Faulkner Brown Architects, installers Indbuild and main contractor…

We’re extremely proud to have been part of the revolutionary MCRC project, a brand new, purpose-built, world class medical research facility in Manchester. We worked with architects Wilson Mason, installers FK Group and main contractor…

Farnham Road Hospital is a healthcare development with a new £30 million, state of the art mental health facility in Guildford. Working with Laing O’ Rourke as main contractors and installers, Sotech supplied 1600m2 of…

Sotech provide rainscreen for luxury residential development – The Residence – at Blackfriars. The Residence at Blackfriars, in the heart of South East London, is a new luxury boutique residential project from Linden Homes. We worked…

Working closely with installers Metclad Contracts to help develop an arrangement which was both cost efficient and give the appearance the architect envisaged, our Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette Rainscreen was provided for the residential…

Sotech were engaged by OCL Facades to produce over 2000 square meters of rainscreen panels in the redevelopment of City University, which included the redevelopment of three obsolescent existing halls and the provision of enhanced…

Sotech are proud to have been involved in the £18.5 million rebuild of Hessle High School and Sixth-Form College in East Yorkshire. Previously, the school was split over two sites. Following the rebuild, the school…

Sotech were engaged by McMullen Facades to produce over 4000 square meters of rainscreen for the University of Liverpool’s Apex project, which forms part of the university’s new Bio-Science facility. Optima XPC has the additional benefit…

Sotech were engaged by BAM to produce over 1100 square meters (9700 individual parts) of Copper Shingles in the refurb of The NIA. Now renamed the Barclaycard Arena, this is one of the busiest, large…

Sotech were engaged by Chemplas to produce over 600 square meters of Optima TFC Landscape Panels for the build of the £8.4m state-of-the-art leisure facility in Grimsby. Whilst being the most economical rainscreen solution, the…

Sotech were engaged by Keyclad to produce over 2000 square meters of rainscreen cladding for St Vincent Plaza in Glasgow, an outstanding new development comprising 172,000 sq ft of exceptional Grade A office space with panoramic…

Sotech were engaged by Charles Henshaw to produce over 2000 square meters of rainscreen cladding for the new OneSubsea building in Aberdeen. OneSubsea is the world’s leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services…

Sotech were engaged by Charles Henshaw to produce 2200 square meters of bespoke glazed in traypanels for the new Aker Solutions building on Aberdeen International Business Park (AIBP), which occupies the premier out of town…

Sotech were engaged by McMullen Facades to produce over 4000m2 of 3mm Aluminium J57S Anodised Anolok 545 panels in the development of the new £10.5 million high-rise residential development on Elephant Road, London. Formerly known…

Specified by Bond Bryan Architects the development sought to respond to the historical significance of the site whilst creating a modern and contemporary facility for the University. The top of the building includes a unique…

Sotech were engaged by Elite Cladding Limited to supply 450m2 of PPC aluminium rainscreen cladding for three striking student accommodation buildings in Newcastle, Birmingham and Cardiff. Finished in PPC RAL: 1028 & 9017 – a…

The Glasgow National Hockey Centre was constructed for the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and includes two synthetic hockey pitches, player facilities and a permanent stand for spectators. The centre is also home of Rottenrow Hockey Club To…

Sotech were engaged by Keyclad to produce approximately 2000sqm of rainscreen cladding, finished in PPC Ral: 7048, 7022, 7039, 1018, 9005 for the landmark Pullman Hotel on Liverpool’s waterfront. The integrated 216 room four-star hotel…

Sotech provided over 2000sqm of Aluminium Rainscreen for Sheffield University’s new multi-story carpark. The scheme included Sotech Optima IPC interlocking plank in an anodized finish and Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen and bespoke perforated panels…

Hyde Park Hayes, is a modern business park located in West London office market area.  The five-story building contains 13880sqm of office floor space, together with 140 car parking spaces at surface and basement area.…

To accommodate the architects vision of a modern and clean crisp look to the building while giving sizes that are robust and create impact.  The material and product selected was 3500sqm. Sotech Bespoke Secret Fix…

Fusing art with architecture, the design has been influenced by the ‘dazzle’ camouflage of the First World War and ideas from Cubist and Futurist paintings. A feat of modern engineering, the Greenwich Peninsula Energy Centre…

Fusing art with architecture, the design has been influenced by the ‘dazzle’ camouflage of the First World War and ideas from Cubist and Futurist paintings. A feat of modern engineering, the Greenwich Peninsula Energy Centre…

We’re proud to announce that Sotech’s David Swithenbank will be running in the TRUMPF sixth annual half marathon.   The race, which takes place on 25th June in Stuttgart, is hosted by one of our…

BIM is a technological advancement set to revolutionise the construction industry. Here, we explore BIM, the benefits it can provide and how it will affect architects, installers and manufacturers alike. We interviewed Mohamadreza Jenaban (Mo),…

5 Reasons to Use Rainscreen Cladding in 2017 By now, we’re all more than familiar with the basic premise of rainscreen cladding. Its core (practical) function is to provide an exterior surface – a cladding…

Sotech Bespoke Secret Fix rainscreen was selected for Bath Road in Slough. To accommodate the architects vision of a modern and clean crisp look to the building while giving sizes that are robust and create…

Hyde Park Hayes is a modern business park located in West London office market area.  The five-story building contains 13880sqm of office floor space, together with 140 car parking spaces at surface and basement area.…

Sotech provided over 2000sqm of Aluminium Rainscreen for Sheffield University new multi-story carpark. The scheme included Sotech Optima IPC interlocking plank in an anodized finish and Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen and bespoke perforated panels…

Fantastic wear it pink day in the Sotech office a few weeks ago. We raised over £300 to support breast cancer research by wearing pink for the day. Team member, Gary Wheatley, even agreed to…

Sotech were engaged by Keyclad to produce approximately 2000sqm of rainscreen cladding, finished in PPC Ral: 7048, 7022, 7039, 1018, 9005 for the landmark Pullman Hotel on Liverpool’s waterfront. The integrated 216 room four-star hotel…

The number of towers being proposed and developed in London and the UK continues to grow. In fact, a new report published in March 2016 by New London Architecture and GLHearn shows that an additional…

Corten is a material that is continuing to grow in popularity. In this article, we want to share the science, history and application of corten as a rainscreen cladding material with you.   The science: Corten…

**New footage released August 2016 Sotech has produced 1300sqm Larson ACM Anodic Brushed and Ral: 6018 for X1 Developments in Manchester. Click play to see stunning arial views of the building in progress, through X1…

Sotech were engaged by Charles Henshaw to produce over 1600 square meters of rainscreen cladding for Statoil’s (the Norwegian oil and gas major) new 60,000 square foot HQ located on the Prime Four Business Park…

Sotech were engaged by Charles Henshaw to produce 2200 square meters of bespoke glazed in traypanels for the new Aker Solutions building on Aberdeen International Business Park (AIBP), which occupies the premier out of town…

Sotech were engaged by Charles Henshaw to produce over 2000 square meters of rainscreen cladding for the new OneSubsea building in Aberdeen. OneSubsea is the world’s leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services…

Sotech were engaged by Keyclad to produce over 2000 square meters of rainscreen cladding for St Vincent Plaza in Glasgow, an outstanding new development comprising 172,000 sq ft of exceptional Grade A office space with panoramic…

First Street is a new development in the heart of Manchester city centre, with a range of culture, leisure, retail and commercial spaces coming together to create a vibrant new community in this thriving area…

Sotech were engaged by Chemplas to produce over 600 square meters of Optima TFC Landscape Panels for the build of the £8.4m state-of-the-art leisure facility in Grimsby. Whilst being the most economical rainscreen solution, the…

Sotech were engaged by BAM to produce over 1100 square meters (9700 individual parts) of Copper Shingles in the refurb of The NIA. Now renamed the Barclaycard Arena, this is one of the busiest, large…

Sotech is an employer rooted in the community with a member of the management team being a Governor of Apollo Studio Academy, a school dedicated to blending academic study with the practical world of work.…

Sotech are proud to have been involved in the £18.5 million rebuild of Hessle High School and Sixth-Form College in East Yorkshire. Previously, the school was split over two sites. Following the rebuild, the school…

Sotech were engaged by OCL Facades to produce over 2000 square meters of rainscreen panels in the redevelopment of City University, which included the redevelopment of three obsolescent existing halls and the provision of enhanced…

Sotech provide rainscreen for luxury residential development – The Residence – at Blackfriars. The Residence at Blackfriars, in the heart of South East London, is a new luxury boutique residential project from Linden Homes. We worked…

Working closely with installers Metclad Contracts to help develop an arrangement which was both cost efficient and give the appearance the architect envisaged, our Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette Rainscreen was provided for the residential…

Due for completion in 2017, Aldwych House is an extension project that saw Sotech working together with architects Sheppard Robson and installers Structura. The design will provide approximately 8,500 sq ft of luxury office and…

Farnham Road Hospital is a healthcare development with a new £30 million, state of the art mental health facility in Guildford. Working with Laing O’ Rourke as main contractors and installers, Sotech supplied 1600m2 of…

The Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) is one of the UK’s leading authorities on information in the field of building envelopes and glazing. The centre helps to set industry standards, and is based…

Our Optima IPC Interlocking Planks are simple but effective interlocking metal cladding panels, that use a robust substructure and secondary support to make the planks part of a full rainscreen cladding system. Our latest 3D…

The brand new Exhibition Centre Liverpool is a £66 million pound, state of the art development on Liverpool’s waterfront, and is the only purpose-built, interconnected arena, convention and exhibition centre in Europe. Sotech provided 4000m2…

BIM, or Building Information Modelling, is set to bring a digital revolution to the construction industry. A method of 3D modelling that will bring a number of benefits to architects, installers and manufacturers alike, BIM…

At Sotech, we aim to deliver the highest quality of service to the architects we work with, offering our technical advice on a rainscreen cladding solution that’s right for them. This ethos also extends to…

Corten is a material that is continuing to grow in popularity. A completely unique choice for rainscreen cladding, Corten is made of weathered steel panels that are purposefully designed to rust, making them a strong…

The world of architecture and design is constantly changing and evolving, and so is rainscreen cladding. As 2016 moves closer, we’re looking forward at the environmental, architectural and creative trends that will impact the cities…

Polyester Powder Coating, or PPC, is one of the options from our range of rainscreen cladding finishes. PPC is a type of dry coating, rather than a conventional liquid paint, and is applied to metal…

  Storm Desmond has caused havoc across the UK this month, with floods across the North West causing around £500 million worth of damage and leaving 45,000 homes without power. According to the Environment Agency,…

Copper is one of the most popular materials in architecture of our time. Considered a traditional construction material, we’ve been utilising the benefits of copper in our architecture for centuries, and over the past few…

We are delighted to say that we have been featured in the Peterlee Business Park newsletter. Read the feature below: SOTECH is a rainscreen cladding and architectural fabrication firm based on Peterlee Business Park. We…

We are extremely excited to have been part of the groundbreaking new leisure and entertainment complex in Birmingham, the NEC Resort World. Sotech supplied 4500m2 of Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette rainscreen cladding system in…

We recently manufactured over 1300m2 of our Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette rainscreen cladding for the brand new luxury student development, the Foundry in Newcastle. Working with Faulkner Brown Architects, installers Indbuild and main contractor…

First Street is a new development in the heart of Manchester city centre, with a range of culture, leisure, retail and commercial spaces coming together to create a vibrant new community in this thriving area…

The Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) development has been shortlisted for the Greater Manchester Building of the Year award, along with two other University of Manchester developments. This world class medical facility is one of…

Burntwood School, a £41 million comprehensive for girls in South London, has been named as the winner of 2015’s RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK’s best building. Designed by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM),…

Sotech has been announced as the regional winner of the North East National Apprenticeship Awards 2015, in the Medium Employer of the Year category, and now enters the race to be named a national finalist.…

According to a recent research report from Grand View Research Inc, the global market for rainscreen cladding is predicted to reach $12 billion US dollars by 2022. With the rainscreen cladding market being valued at…

On Friday 23rd October, the entire Sotech team dressed up in pink clothing for the national ‘Wear it Pink day’, in a bid to raise money for people affected by breast cancer. This is the…

We’re extremely proud to have been part of the revolutionary MCRC project, a brand new, purpose-built, world class medical research facility in Manchester. We worked with architects Wilson Mason, installers FK Group and main contractor…

Our Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette rainscreen cladding system was developed as a versatile, flexible and cost effective rainscreen system, which is both easy and quick to install. Using superior manufacturing techniques and state of…

We know that rainscreen cladding is used to protect a building’s exterior from weather and allow the drainage of rain, but why should you specify it over other alternatives? Modern rainscreen cladding can provide far…

Sotech recently worked with installers PC Stanmore on the Barrett Homes residential development Westgate House, which was a £500 million mixed-use regeneration project, designed by London-based Assael Architecture and located in Brentford, Middlesex. Westgate House…

The Sky Health and Fitness Centre is a new build project providing the full range of health and fitness facilities for the Sky Media Group in Brentford, Middlesex. Sotech worked with architects and engineers Arup,…

Project Altitude is a 27-storey mixed-use development in Aldgate, East London. Located at a prominent junction, the building includes 235 residential apartments, 675sqm of commercial space and 580sqm of office space. Sotech worked closely with…

Sotech have been named as a North East Medium Employer of the year finalist at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2015. The National Apprenticeship Awards recognise the achievements of extraordinary apprentices and the businesses that employ…

Rigidized stainless steel is up to 75% stronger than ordinary sheet metal and offers many benefits when specified for use with one of Sotech Optima’s rainscreen cladding systems. Not only is it resistant to corrosion,…

As well as offering the highest quality rainscreen cladding, Sotech is dedicated to working in partnership with our clients to ensure the specification and installation of our systems is delivered as smooth and efficient as…

Sotech recently worked with Nivan Architects and Indbuild Limited to provide our Optima TFC Rainscreen system for the £6.5million MC6 project, which involved the construction of a new Sixth Form College for Middlesbrough College at…

We partnered with Franklin Ellie Architects, and Construction Services to provide 800sqm of rainscreen cladding for the high-specification, eco-friendly refurbishment of the NBV Enterprise Centre in Nottingham. The renovation project creates a new state of…

Working with Horbury Building Systems, architect Church Lukas and the University Partnership Programme, one of Sotech’s most recent case studies is Byron House, a £60 million student accommodation development for Nottingham Trent University Sotech provided…

The new development is located on a landmark site in Nottingham city centre, standing the grounds of the former Odeon Cinema. This attractive, modern accommodation complex has given the site a facelift.  Working closely with…

Darlington Business Growth Hub, a new multi million pound facility in the heart of Darlington, has been completed using 350sqm of Optima perforated panels. Working with Indbuild and PNHS Architects, we provided a rainscreen solution…

The recently opened Science Central, a commercial development in Newcastle, was a specified project for Sotech and uses a bespoke version of our Optima FC Secret Fix rainscreen panels, anodised in a Regency Gold 2…

Sotech delivered a CPD dedicated to installers entitled ‘Engineering the Façade’ to our partners at FK Group earlier this year. Charlie McLaughlin, Specification Manager at Sotech, visited FK Group to deliver the CPD which was…

Located in Brixton, the Loughbrough Park Estates development is one of Sotech’s most recent residential case studies. Working with OCL Facades and Countryside Properties, we provided our quality rainscreen panels in 3 separate systems; Optima…

Sotech recently provided our Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette rainscreen system for New Festival Quarter, a residential project that was nominated for Best Large Development at the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards 2015. Working with…

Sotech recently worked with Arup Associates, Mace Contracts and Glass Solutions to provide bespoke ACM rainscreen cladding for BskyB’s new Believe in Better Building at their headquarters in London. Designed to be a flexible space…

At Sotech, we are dedicated to not only providing the highest quality in our rainscreen products, but also to working in partnership with our clients to ensure the specification and installation process is as effective…

The Sotech Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen system is one of our most popular systems due to its flexibility, versatility and completely secretly fixed appearance. To enable architects and installers to gain a greater understanding…

Designed by BDP Architects, main contractors Miller Construction and cladding contractors Lakesmere, the Almondvale Shopping Centre in Livingston, Scotland is a fantastic example of Sotech’s Optima Baguettes system in action. Aiming to recreate the appearance…

Corten, a material originally developed in the 1930’s by the United States Steel Corporation, was once primarily used for railway coal wagons. This new material was in high demand thanks to its inherent toughness and…

(Article from BDP.com) Installer: Weatherwise Architect: BDP  Enterprise South Liverpool Academy (ESLA) has won a Civic Trust Award. The awards were announced on 6 March at an event in London hosted by architect, writer and…

Anodised aluminium is an increasingly popular finish choice for rainscreen cladding, and with such an extensive range of benefits to using it, it isn’t difficult to see why. Aluminium is exceptionally recyclable, has minimal maintenance…

We provide rainscreen cladding in such a wide range of materials and finishes, that it can often be a difficult decision to know which is best to specify for your project. By choosing Zinc Composite…

Stirling prize winner, Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton South London, benefits from a flowing facade integrating seamlessly with Sotech’s elegant Opimta IPC Rainscreen Cladding. The external facades of the academy, designed by award wining architect…

Sotech’s extensive portfolio in the residential sector has recently been expanded with our work on the Bellway Homes project, Chrisp Street, located in Poplar, London’s East End. Installed by BR Hodgson, the Chrisp Street project…

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If you have read our previous case study on our Crossrail Canary Wharf project, you may already be familiar with the Crossrail project and it is set to revolutionise the public transport in our capital.…

Sotech have provided over 9500no Copper Shingles to the new Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham, in a renovation that has cost £26 million over the last 2 years. The Optima Shingle system was manufactured from 0.7mm…

Hull Royal Infirmary was originally opened in 1967, and has recently received an investment of over £8 million pounds to provide new windows and an external façade for the 160ft tower block. Installed by Glass…

Specifying the most suitable rainscreen solution for your project can be challenging, and often involves using a different system than you might have first expected. At Sotech, we pride ourselves on how extensively we test…

Installed by Drytech Facades, Riverside Heights is a residential project based in Norwich. Part of the ongoing regeneration of the Norwich Riverside area, the development now provides sustainable, high-density but high-quality housing with more than…

Sotech Optima Perforated Screen provides an innovative solution for enclosed spaces like car parks or plant rooms, and can be created from our Optima TFC (Through Fix Cassette) system and Optima FC (Flexible Cladding) system,…

Part of the Crossrail project, designed to revolutionise London’s public transport system by forming a whole new tube line in places that were previously hard to reach, the Crossrail Canary Wharf project was installed by…

Our Optima Interlocking Pressed Plank product is a simple, interlocking metal cladding panel that, with an appropriate secondary support system, can be used as part of a rainscreen cladding solution. To ensure the highest quality…

We have spent the last few months completely redesigning and rebuilding our website in order to provide architects with a destination tailored for them with all the specification details they need. Our new site includes…

We developed our Optima TFC rainscreen system as a cost-effective alternative to our Optima FC system and has become one of our most recommended solutions. To ensure the highest quality of product and performance for your…

Consisting of two aluminium cover sheets and a polyethylene core, Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) is a superb quality material, the properties of which are providing architects with the inspiration for a whole new range of…

Designed by Keppie Architects and installed by Charles Henshaw, Aberdeen International Business Park is one of our ongoing projects that is already attracting attention from major companies. We provided a bespoke tray panel system, adapted…

Bespoke rainscreen cladding manufacturer Sotech Limited have launched a new fully responsive, mobile ready website for architects and installers. Based in the North East, Sotech are leading the way for the manufacturing industry in terms…

Our Sotech Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen is one of our most versatile products, and is a popular choice for architects who want a clean finish without the aesthetic disturbance of visible fixings. To ensure…

Job Title: Estimator Job Description: We are a leading manufacturer of rainscreen façade systems and cladding with over 30 years of experience in the industry, and we’re looking for an experienced estimator to join our…

Designed by CZWG Architects and installed by Lindner Facades and Astins Limited, Rathbone Market is an eye-catching project located in Canning Town. A total of 2,000 sqm of aluminium polyester powder coated Sotech Optima FC…

One of Sotech’s latest projects has been presented with a CEEQUAL ‘Excellent’ award at the Institution of Civil Engineers awards dinner. Science Central in Newcastle is still currently under construction, but is set to become…

Rainscreen cladding may now be one of the most popular and efficient ways to finish a building and protect it from weather damage, but how did this material evolve into part of our everyday lives?…

As technology continues to develop and the population keeps increasing, it is clear that our cities will have to grow and adapt too; but what might these cities of the future look like? And how…

A staple of the London city skyline, Guy’s Hospital tower has had a recent growth spurt, with a complete refurbishment of both height and performance. Having overtaken Hong Kong’s Sanatorium Tower by a mere 15mm,…

Part of a new generation of schools in Middlesbrough, Oakfields Community College is the second building of the Building Schools for the Future programme to include 2500 sqm Sotech’s Optima secret-fix, aluminium extruded XPC plank…

Frank Gehry is an icon of architecture, who has been designing ground-breaking sculptures and buildings during a career spanning over fifty years. His work perfectly combines architecture with art, and has developed a signature style…

Walk across the London School of Economics’ campus, and you might just be forgiven for staring in awe at the piece of architectural genius tucked away in a web of backstreets just behind Aldwych. It…