Mixed-use Development’s Façade Blends into Historical Neighborhood
A mixed-use, midrise building at 109 King Street in Newcastle, Ontario, was planned with the design intent to match the look and feel of the heritage brick facades on nearby historical buildings. Large windows with very little panel surface area created unusual design challenges. Installation in the middle of a residential neighborhood, with no scaffolding, in the depth of a Canadian winter, added to the challenges of this unique project.
The project team included building owner, Gyaltsan Properties, general contractor, Wilkinson Construction Services Inc., architect Nick Swerdfeger, and SkyRise Prefab Building Solutions. The team determined that a Sto Panel Technology® prefabricated finished exterior wall panel system with brick and stone aesthetics was the cladding needed to achieve the historical look they desired to blend into the neighborhood. It also provided the durability and sustainability needed to hold up to Ontario winters. And because the panels are manufactured off site, it was much easier to work in the constrained space.