INCA Case Study: Tavener Court, West Kensington

With 1,000 colours to choose from in the StoColor system, the Sto render offered extensive design flexibility for architecture and design company, NORR. It has also provided a high level of water repellence and water vapour permeability, making the façade resistant to the build-up of dirt and reducing the growth of algae and fungus.
The StoDeco profiles were specified to create window surrounds in pure white, corner detailing around the roof area, and a decorative band course across the façade. Manufactured from Verolith, which comprises 90 per cent perlite, the StoDeco profiles are highly resistant to weather and other environmental factors. Light in weight and easy to work with on site, the products are quick to install and form a durable bond with the render.

“One of the primary design aims was to ensure Tavener Court complemented the street scene in Hammersmith & Fulham while providing a clean, modern appearance,” explained Duncan Ray, Senior Design Associate at NORR UK. “Many of the surrounding properties feature white window frames and door surrounds as well as render façade finishes. Thanks to the Sto render and StoDeco profiles we were able to emulate these design principles creating a highly aesthetic building.”

The new homes were built by Ark Build PLC on behalf of Hammersmith & Fulham Council. Tenancies were secured through the council’s housing register, enabling residents to stay in the properties for the long term.

Tavener Court forms part of a wider council scheme to deliver another 3,000 new homes over the next eight years, 60 per cent of which will be genuinely affordable.