Crossrail Canary Wharf
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…
System in Focus: Optima IPC Interlocking Pressed Plank Rainscreen
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…
6 ways architects can get the most out of the Sotech website
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…
System in Focus: Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette Rainscreen
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…
When to specify Aluminium Composite Material (ACM)
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…
Case Study: Aberdeen International Business Park
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…
Sotech launch new digital hub for architects
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…
System in Focus: Optima FC Secret Fix Rainscreen
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…
We’re Hiring – Experienced Estimator Role
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…
Rathbone Market, Phase 1, Canning Town in London
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…
Sotech project Science Central wins CEEQUAL ‘Excellent’ award
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…
A timeline of rainscreen cladding
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?…
How could cladding fit in to the ‘smart’ cities of the future?
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…
Top 4 reasons why you should use ACM
ACM, or Aluminium Composite Material, is a lightweight panel material perfectly designed to use for cladding on external walls, as well interior walls and even ceilings. Here at Sotech we specialise in bespoke ACM cladding,…
How aluminium cladding revolutionised the world’s tallest hospital
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,…
Case Study: Oakfields Community College, Middlesbrough
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: a metal cladding master
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…
LSE’s new student union is an architectural red brick wonder
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…
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