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Hopewood Park Hospital with Cambrian Slate
The Project
A 122-bed inpatient facility in Ryhope, Sunderland, Hopewood Park Hospital was an ambitious project surrounded by captivating natural beauty. The aim of the roofing project was to fit in with the calming landscape and not appear overly clinical in order to support the recovery of psychiatric patients.
In keeping with the overall plan, which drew expertise from a wide variety of architects, surveyors and consultants, the end result made for a series of breath-taking images - capturing an ideal therapeutic environment.
Architect: Medical Architect
Product: BMI Redland Cambrian Slate in Slate Grey
Accreditations: 2015 RIBA Award and an Environmental Best Practice Gold Award.
The Challenge
The Challenge
The £40million Hopewood Park facility was designed to create a relaxing and non-clinical environment for patients and visitors. The design concept took inspiration from a riven valley cutting through the landscape to the sea, specifying natural and calming materials, and a focus on enjoying the natural setting.
A key consideration for the architect when specifying the roof on the hospital was finding a solution that would save time by eliminating the need for scaffolding.
The Solution
The Solution
BMI Redland Cambrian Slate was chosen for its lightweight and classic natural slate aesthetic, as well as the fact that, as a full system, it could be built at ground level and craned into place without the need for scaffolding. This both reduced disruption and also made installation simple, ensuring that project schedules were rigidly stuck to.
The slates had to be lightweight to make the process of vertical tiling as easy as possible and provide substantial wind resistance due to the site’s exposed North Sea location.
The Impact
The Impact
The state-of-the-art hospital is a feat of ingenuity and engineering, and the BMI Redland Cambrian Slate roof design represents a major step forward in modern building methods.
The roofing has a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic in keeping with the exceptional quality of the entire building. Since completion, Hopewood Park has won multiple awards, including a 2015 RIBA Award and an Environmental Best Practice Gold Award.
Cambrian Slate System
Cambrian Slate System
Cambrian Slate captures all the beauty and character of natural slate. Made from over 60%recycled Welsh slate, it leads the BMI Redland range in both looks and performance
A system designed for mono or duo pitched roofs, using Cambrian slates that is ideal for any new or refurbishment situation. The Cambrian slate provides a practical, durable and cost effective roofing solution for years to come.
Key Features and benefits
Riven surface and dressed edges
Peace of mind with complete system from one trusted supplier
Suitable for even the most exposed sites
Proven track record - even on pitches as low as 15 degrees
