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Wrexham University Enterprise, Engineering and Optics Centre

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Proteus SC Tray

Wrexham University’s new Enterprise, Engineering and Optics Centre features a bold, geometric façade clad in Proteus SC Tray panels finished in metallic gold, reflecting the institution’s forward-looking commitment to innovation, engineering, and cutting-edge research.

Wrexham University’s new Enterprise, Engineering and Optics Centre is a striking addition to the campus, reflecting the institution’s focus on advanced technology and innovation. The building’s standout feature is its dynamic façade, formed entirely from triangular Proteus SC Tray panels finished in a warm PPC Tiger Drylac Gold. This metallic finish brings a distinctive identity to the structure, echoing the engineered aesthetic of aerospace and high-performance materials.

Each of the 3mm aluminium cladding panels was precision-fabricated to fit into a carefully designed geometric grid, where eight triangles combine to create a single square. This pattern repeats across the façade, introducing rhythm and texture while maintaining exact alignment. Smaller bespoke panels were incorporated around the perimeter to ensure the geometry remained intact right to the building’s edge.

Project Details

Sector: Education
Architect: Lovelock Mitchell Architects
Systems: Proteus SC Tray
Materials: PPC Aluminium
Finishes: Metallic

To support the cladding, a Eurobond composite panel system formed the primary airtight and thermal layer. A custom framework of vertical rails and L-angle brackets provided accurate mounting points for the Proteus panels. Each unit was manufactured with pre-set slots and fixing points, allowing for controlled joint spacing and thermal movement. The folded edges of the panels created subtle overlap and underlap details, producing refined shadow lines and a layered appearance across the surface.

The façade was developed in close collaboration with the architect and contractor teams, with early-stage testing playing a crucial role in the project’s success.

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Wrexham University’s new Enterprise, Engineering and Optics Centre features a bold, geometric façade clad in Proteus SC Tray panels finished in metallic gold, reflecting the institution’s forward-looking commitment to innovation, engineering, and cutting-edge research.

Project Details

The façade was developed in close collaboration with the architect and contractor teams, with early-stage testing playing a crucial role in the project’s success.

Contact us to see how a similar approach could help you achieve your vision.

Proteus has delivered façade solutions across a diverse range of sectors, from education to infrastructure.

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