Product Inspiration: Sadlers Wells Theatre – Sk1n Tiles

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The new Dance Theatre for Sadler’s Wells by O’Donnell & Tuomey is a masterclass in Urban Regeneration. The building has a real sense of place which echoes the industrial heritage of the Stratford area of London.

“Our aim was for the building to feel archaic – as if it were not only designed to last a long time but also to seem as though it has always been part of the fabric of the town,” said O’Donnell + Tuomey co-founder John Tuomey.

The building’s exterior is wrapped in handmade Venetian brick and tiles that were crafted from the same clay to create a unified façade. This solidity is counterbalanced by chamfers and corbelled brick details to add texture.

Sk1n Tiles, which were used on the saw-tooth roof, were developed in Italy by Sant Anselmo – Sk1n DNA is intimately connected to timeless and iconic European craftsmanship. Combining the enduring beauty of terracotta with contemporary ceramic techniques and colors, Sk1n offers a range of imaginative applications, from unique façades to distinctive roof lines – all united in one seamless material expression.

Clean and uniform lines without interruptions between walls and roof. Any design lover or expert would be delighted by such words. Sk1n Terra is the perfect match for this particular style: the innovative overlapping lines of the profile of a S.Anselmo terracotta façade will give your projects a sophisticated and harmonious look thanks to the use of one single material.

Sk1n is a terracotta ventilated façade system suitable for any kind of building shell – from walls to layered roofs. Designed to be assembled on waterproof structure, it is extremely easy to install: each piece is secured with screws or nails on horizontal wooden or steel battens. Horizontal joints are overlapped while vertical ones are misaligned, creating a rather exceptional visual effect.

 

See the full range here: Sk1n Tiles Archives – EH Smith