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Proteus SR Secret Fix

TRIBE Manchester Airport is a confident, design-led nine-storey hotel development clad in Proteus SR and SC systems. The façade reflects the brand’s modern identity while meeting the durability and performance demands of a high-traffic airport environment.

Located within the growing Airport City Manchester district, the newly constructed hotel was designed by Studio Moren to deliver comfort, efficiency and a strong visual presence. Just minutes from the main terminals and transport links, the project supports the area’s wider regeneration plans to establish a major business and hospitality hub. The clean, geometric elevations play a key role in expressing TRIBE’s modern, design-led identity, with cladding materials selected for their precision, durability and contribution to long-term performance.

The external envelope uses a combination of Proteus SC Tray and Proteus SR systems in a curated palette of RAL colours. Aluminium panels in 5083 and 1050 grades were fabricated to strict tolerances, creating a lightweight but robust rainscreen system. Bold orange window pods add rhythm and contrast across the elevations, while matt black soffits bring definition to the building’s edges.

Project Details

Sector: Leisure
Architect: Studio Moren
Systems: Proteus SR Secret Fix
Materials: PPC Aluminium

Internally, the Proteus SR system continues into the hotel’s central atrium, visually connecting inside and out. This multilevel space acts as a primary point of arrival and movement, where crisp detailing and refined finishes reinforce the building’s architectural language.

Studio Moren’s façade design steps away from a typical grid, introducing a woven pattern of dark cladding to add texture and depth. The Proteus systems helped realise this concept with their ability to deliver consistency and accuracy across complex elevations. A secret-fix hook system ensured clean lines and uninterrupted surfaces, free from visible fixings.

The system design also supported controlled movement to accommodate thermal expansion while keeping a seamless finish across the façade.

Installation was carried out by Sylk Exteriors, using mast climbers, MEWPs and internal scaffolds to access the full envelope. The complete wall build-up, including SFS, cement board, insulation, fire barriers and Proteus rainscreen, was delivered as a single package. On-site measurements ensured every panel was made to fit precisely. Integrated elements such as soffits, window pods and cappings contributed to the building’s crisp, engineered aesthetic.

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TRIBE Manchester Airport is a confident, design-led nine-storey hotel development clad in Proteus SR and SC systems. The façade reflects the brand’s modern identity while meeting the durability and performance demands of a high-traffic airport environment.

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