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Build Magazine 22 Aliva’s Stone Cladding Wraps Scottish Student Flats in Local Heritage liva UK, the privately owned London- and Reading-based subsidiary of IVAS Group, has honed stunning lightweight stone finishes for two student accommodation blocks set in the imposing architectural heritage of Scotland’s two major cities. Local planning regulations in Edinburgh and Glasgow required Aliva, the UK leader in façades and interior finishes, to deliver stone cladding that harmonised with the existing traditional architecture. The company responded with traditionally-detailed facades using its state-of-the-art Aliva Air lightweight solution. For the ten-storey new-build West Village on Beith Street in Glasgow, architects Falconer Chester Hall specified a curved façade using 1,000 square meters of red sandstone sourced from a local quarry. The façade incorporates double soffits and a bespoke fan-shaped radiused facade. For Elliot House in Edinburgh, architect’s 3D Reid commissioned Aliva to craft a 1,000-square meter buff sandstone finish for the £6.6m conversion of a six-storey office block on the corner of Hillside Crescent and Brunswick Street. Detailing on the façade included reveal panels into the windows and monolithic corners to add depth and historical context. Aliva UK Sales Director Justin Price said: “For both projects, the architects wanted a luxurious, contemporary façade that was suitable for modern lightweight construction methods, while paying homage to the majestic heritage of these great cities. Aliva Air was perfect for the job. We are particularly pleased to have sourced the stone for both projects from British quarries, contributing to the eco-credentials of these buildings.” Backed by six decades of Italian flair from its parent company, Aliva UK designs, manufactures and supplies bespoke façades, rain-screen cladding, insulated render, and render-only systems, paints, and polished plaster. The subsidiary works in close partnership with its customers to ensure they get the most from its expert end-to-end service, which combines highly-developed design skills with detailed technical knowledge. It means that Aliva follows through to a first- class finish on every project. Aliva Air panels comprise a 10mm panel of natural stone veneer (or ceramic or glass) with a PET composite core and a stainless steel backing. The result is a lightweight cladding solution with the look and feel of solid stone, enabling Aliva to offer larger format modules of up to 4.5m x 1.5m. The company works with key quarries around the world to source limestone, sandstone, granite and marble. A Design