The Cheese Barge, Paddington Basin | Metal Solutions
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The Cheese Barge, Paddington Basin

The roof of the barge was installed by Roles Broderick Roofing Limited, using Traditional textures copper patina on Standing Seam & Interlocking panels.

Project Description

Adam Richards Architects has designed a custom-built barge on the Grand Union Canal, which will provide a unique setting to a new London restaurant, The Cheese Barge. The roof of the barge was installed by Roles Broderick Roofing Limited, using Traditional textures copper patina on Standing Seam & Interlocking panels. This material choice not only enhances the visual depth of the barge but also responds sensitively to its urban context, catching the light and weathering naturally over time.

Metal Solutions Ltd offers an exceptional alternative to traditional natural metals such as Zinc, Copper, and Corten Steel for cladding and roofing in a wide range of construction applications. Our Traditional Textures precoated aluminium not only captures the vivid color pigments found in natural metals but also replicates the natural weathering process they undergo, resulting in a consistently attractive finish.

Project Details

LOCATION
Grand Union Canal, London
INSTALLER
Roles Broderick Roofing Ltd
MATERIAL USED
Traditional Textures Copper Patina
STATUS
Completed
ARCHITECT
Adam Richards Architects

The Requirements

The design takes inspiration from James Stirling’s Electa bookshop pavilion in the Biennale gardens in Venice.

Traditional Textures Copper Patina, on the underside of this roof, a copper colour is visible from inside the boat. The project should adhere to these material specifications to ensure consistency in appearance and performance.

Traditional Textures Aluminium Copper Patina & Dark Zinc Patina provided by by Metal Solutions Ltd. Standing Seam & Interlocking panels.

Results

The barge’s roof, finished with traditional-textured copper patina, brings a rich, weathered character that beautifully complements the industrial heritage of the canal.