IT'S A HAT-TRICK SHORTLIST FOR THE FACADE AWARDS
We are thrilled to share that Petrarch has been nominated not once, but three times in this year's RCI Show's Facade Awards
We are extremely proud to have been nominated, it's an honour to be counted amongst the UK's foremost and revered facade manufacturers and facade contractors and reinforces our commitment to being the best. We're looking forward to the 7th of November and naturally have everything crossed.
Best New Build Project (Domestic)
Homebase, Wandsworth, with CCS Facades – Design, supply and installation of Petrarch A2-rated reconstituted stone rainscreen panels, integrated with Sotech Optima FC+ hook-on system. Delivered across five blocks (9–16 storeys), including 480 mixed-tenure apartments and a shared ground-level car park, office and retail space. A complex high-rise scheme boasting high-performance façades in a mixed-use setting.
Best New Build Project (Domestic)
Walton Court, KDD Construction Ltd, with Petrarch. Architects - Saunders Architects
In the words of inspirational architects, Saunders Architects:
"This high-profile project presented numerous challenges, particularly in achieving the desired effect of an irregular faceted facade pattern on a monolithic building. To create such a standout impact, we developed nine unique facade modules, which standardised the construction process while maintaining the facade's irregularity. Additionally, this overcame the challenges of installing fire stops in a varying cavity depth on a complicated facade. Finally, the choice of facade material was crucial. Initially, our client preferred a solid stone design, but it soon became clear that this would exceed the budget. Petrarch panels, with their reconstituted stone and marble composition, provided the look and feel of natural stone at a more favourable price point. Beyond cost, Petrarch's striking aesthetic and lightweight versatility facilitated easy on-site installation, quickly winning over our clients."
Best New Build Project (Commercial)
B&Q/Smugglers Way, Wandsworth
Eirefacades Ltd, Eirefacade Systems UK with Petrarch (Thank you for the detailed insights to the complexities of this scheme Jordan and the compliments.) This extensive Petrarch panel project is a stand-out scheme in every way, and another great testament to our finely honed colour-matching expertise. This project also encompassed very specific detail elements, intricate routing, panelling, banding and precise colour-matching, as well as an immense application - Smugglers Way boasts an expanse of our reconstituted stone Petrarch Panels, all of which depended on accurate and consistent colour tones.
For more in-depth insight to each of these projects, keep checking back to our blog pages, and of course keep following our social feeds:
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See the full shortlist here - https://facadeawardsuk.com/FA25/en/page/2025-shortlist
7th November 2025
The Midland Hotel, Manchester
And if you would like to know more about Petrarch, please get in touch - info@petrarchpanels.com
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