Jesmonite AC100 has been used to make nearly 6,000 pieces of wall art on P&O’s new cruise liner, Britannia. All the cabins contain a triptych of cast Jesmonite panels, and Jesmonite also features in two of the ships main restaurants.
The cabin artwork was initially proposed in ceramic, however this presented problems in cost, speed of manufacture and weight.
Jesmonite panels were also used to create large relief panels for the Sindhu Restaurant and to mimic origami paper boats in the Horizon buffet restaurant.
The architect desired a material that was more externally durable whilst also being more versatile when compared to traditional materials such as terracotta. A series of tubular, Jesmonite louvres have been fixed back to the solid spandrel panels adding texture, whilst also providing a level of solar shading to the glazed spaces. Jesmonite AC730 offered UV resistance, a lightweight fixing approach and major reductions in efflorescence, making it the perfect material for a project that benefits from natural light on all four sides of the building.
The building required a degree of shading offered by a typical, sculptural brise soleil layered across the façade.
Portobello Square is one of the largest regeneration schemes in Kensington and Chelsea and is currently proceeding through a number of building phases. The client Catalyst Housing Group and architect PRP required a material that could replicate stone whilst offering a light weight alternative to a traditional cast stone facade.
Through working closely with one of our Jesmonite manufacturers the architects specified Jesmonite AC730 and wanted a bespoke colour stone finish. Project deadlines demanded a material solution that was fast setting with AC730 leading to significantly higher productivity than standard GRC.
This exciting Westfield Whitford City redevelopment specified 450sqm of Jesmonite AC730 exterior cladding panels.
With the project being located near to the Indian Ocean the client required a bespoke AC730 colour which mimicked a sand-like textured surface finish whilst at the same time achieving an excellent fire resistance. The exceptional properties of AC730 used in conjunction with Jesmonite Quadaxial Glass Reinforcement meant that lightweight panels up to 3sqm could be created, easily transported and installed on site.
Jesmonite AC730 proved to be the ideal material solution for all of the decorative architectural elements on this magnificent private palace. This included Corinthian columns, pilasters, cornices, friezes, balusters, window & door surrounds and other highly ornate features.
Jesmonite provided a bespoke colour match to the exacting requirements of both client and architect.
This has resulted in what may be considered to be the most refined and detailed work ever done in Jesmonite as is plainly demonstrated by these stunning project images.
The Zoological Society London and Ray Hole Architects (RHA) were responsible for designing a new enclosure to provide state of the art facilities for a breeding group of endangered Asiatic lions. The Land of the Lions attraction within London Zoo was officially opened by HM The Queen accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Jesmonite AC730 was utilised for the entirety of the themed environment in order to create an authentic Indian village environment typical of those in the Gir Forest. These AC730 set works include 85 metres of rockwork to create cliff structures and a ruined Indian fort which is 30 metres in length and five metres high.
The client required a material solution which was lightweight for ease of transportation and installation, whilst the AC730 also needed to be colour matched and colour washed to achieve a bespoke surface finish.