Chapter Kings Cross

In this project, the need arose to replace the previous cladding with a solution that could offer improved safety, long-term durability, and a contemporary aesthetic. Our non-combustible ULTIMA Spandrel panels not only adhere to the strictest safety standards but also elevate the building’s visual appeal.

Technical

Chapter House, Kings Cross, underwent vital fire safety remediation to replace the existing spandrel panels into the unitised curtain walling system. This ambitious project involved the removal and replacement of over 5,500 combustible cladding panels across two 16-storey student accommodation towers. Metalline’s non-combustible ULTIMA 1 Insulated Spandrel Panels were selected to enhance fire performance, improve thermal efficiency, and provide a modern, seamless aesthetic. Metalline’s ULTIMA 1 Insulated Spandrel Panels provided the ideal solution, ensuring compliance with stringent fire safety standards while maintaining a sleek, high-quality aluminium finish.

The ULTIMA range from Metalline is the most tested spandrel panel on the market, offering high-performance solutions for construction projects that demand both technical excellence and visual quality. Manufactured to the highest standard, ULTIMA spandrel panels provide strength, durability, and thermal efficiency in a single solution.

Rigorously tested to BS EN 13501-1 standards, ULTIMA spandrel panels can be manufactured to achieve either A1 or A2–s1, d0 classifications, ensuring compliance with regulations for non-combustible cladding. With one of the widest fields of application on the market, they give designers the flexibility to meet specific project requirements without compromising fire performance or documented compliance.