North Stand Construction Discussion

[BAB.DAB]

Who are you blaming the efflorescence on , agreed that the brick is a poor choice , but not bad bricklaying , will weather off in due course

Wet bricks,
Storage, proper protection after the bricks have been laid.
Possible that some of the salts are down to the bricklayers

 

[bladdered]

We’ve been to Rotterdam, Monaco
Napoli and Rome
We still get wonky bricks
Wonky bricks at home
Wonky bricks at home…

 

[jrb]

City and Populous could carry the theme into the Hotel rooms.

£33/m2

Distressed Brick Wallpaper.

 

[Gordyola]

I am not sure when it was extended but it is exactly the same as manager's corner now.

It’s been like it is now for some years it’s the south east corner that’s now like the south west

 

[remember arthur mann]

It's like the crown jewels have been finished in paste

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

The grey cladding on the upper sides of the new stand looks far worse than the brickwork to me.

That can’t be the final finish, can it?

 

[jrb]

Nordic Blue copper wall cladding is pre-patinated at the Aurubis mill to immediately provide the same blue patinated surface that otherwise develops over time in the environment. Different intensities of patina flecks can be created, revealing some of the dark-oxidised background.

It would have tied in nicely with the stadium grey, Hotel glass windows, and the Hotel white sails.



In my opinion.

Did City and Populous used a mood board when deciding on the brick exterior of the Hotel?

 

[DiscoSteve]

That looks dodgy as fook every before you get out on the roof FFS!

 

[jrb]

That looks dodgy as fook every before you get out on the roof FFS!

I’ll let you know when I’m walking on it. ;-)

 

[Coatigan]

A while ago CP overview showed that the deck behind the new screen had been extended just like the one in manager's corner so it could be a new screen.
Would they need planning permission for whatever they are up to?

They already have planning permission for 4 screens, under the previous approval.

 

[LeroyChickenSane]

Anyone know if this is the final finish for this bit or there something overlaying it? Took a walk around on Sunday. I think it could be so much better if this is to be the final finish. There's no texture or detail. It looks like an after thought (No Shit Sherlock) but the materials used to blend the south stand to the original structure are much cleaner and seamless.

I don't mind the abruptness of the stand coming out, just the blending of old to new.

I should really be patient and wait for the finished product, but can anyone elaborate?

 

[Penders1957]

Wet bricks,
Storage, proper protection after the bricks have been laid.
Possible that some of the salts are down to the bricklayers

The salts are in the clay before firing take place so it’s not fault it’s just the nature of the product , so your points are not valid

 

[Penders1957]

Anyone know if this is the final finish for this bit or there something overlaying it? Took a walk around on Sunday. I think it could be so much better if this is to be the final finish. There's no texture or detail. It looks like an after thought (No Shit Sherlock) but the materials used to blend the south stand to the original structure are much cleaner and seamless.

I don't mind the abruptness of the stand coming out, just the blending of old to new.

I should really be patient and wait for the finished product, but can anyone elaborate?




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Like the rest of us you’ll just have to see , cos the club are very secretive

 

[Coatigan]

Great photos @jrb, appreciated from a bunch.

 

[BAB.DAB]

The salts are in the clay before firing take place so it’s not fault it’s just the nature of the product , so your points are not valid

Bricks and mortar contain salts, such as sulfates or carbonates of calcium, sodium, or potassium
Water, from rain or other sources, dissolves these salts and carries them through the porous material.
You didn't mention mortar, so your points are not valid.
Wet bricks are the problem.

 

[Gordyola]

Anyone know if this is the final finish for this bit or there something overlaying it? Took a walk around on Sunday. I think it could be so much better if this is to be the final finish. There's no texture or detail. It looks like an after thought (No Shit Sherlock) but the materials used to blend the south stand to the original structure are much cleaner and seamless.

I don't mind the abruptness of the stand coming out, just the blending of old to new.

I should really be patient and wait for the finished product, but can anyone elaborate?




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Its the final finish

EWS-113: External Wall System the 113 is a reference in the Design Statement

 

[richards30]

Its the final finish

EWS-113: External Wall System the 113 is a reference in the Design Statement View attachment 172184

The club badge is on this design so is it staying now?

 

[jrb]

Great photos @jrb, appreciated from a bunch.

Thanks.

Apologies to everyone for not posting an update sooner.

I had a nice chat with another Security Guard on Sunday.

I was being watched on CCTV

All sorted for the next update in 3 weeks time.

 

[DTKOAG]

Its a very dry & settled week in Mancunia land this week so if they are behind they can make up for it this week

 

[Gordyola]

The club badge is on this design so is it staying now?

No that was part of a planning amendment to remove it subsequent to the original design statement that I snapped the image from