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30/07/2025

Sacyr UK visits Porcelanosa Group Facilities for key façade mock-up reveal

Sacyr UK, the contractor building the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC), visited the Porcelanosa Group Facilities office in Spain where a full-scale façade mock-up was revealed for the first time. 

The mock-up showcased a combination of European Redwood and Zinc Pigmento Red cladding and timber frame windows which will be used for the exterior of the new cancer centre, with the first panel set to be installed in October on-site. 

During this significant milestone, key members of Sacyr UK and White Arkitekter, architects working on the project, visited the site to see a full scale mock up of the façade. They include Sacyr UK’s Ana M Morales, who is the architect and responsible for the façade, Javier Jorba Coloma, Procurement Manager for the Sacyr team, as well as Director of the London office of White Arkitekter Michael Woodford, and Sergio Denche Mozo, architect and the person from White Arkitekter who is responsible for the façade.

The use of a prefabricated façade system at the New Velindre Cancer Centre highlights Sacyr UK’s strong commitment to sustainable practices and a modern method of construction, with much of the building process being carried out off-site.

Ana Morales, Architect for Sacyr UK’s Design team, said of the visit: "It was a huge milestone for us to see the concept come to life. The visit to Porcelanosa's factory has been key for the sample approval, in close collaboration with White Arkitekter.

“The implementation of a prefabricated façade system at the New Velindre Cancer Centre is a clear example of our commitment to sustainability and innovation, reducing on-site construction time and minimising environmental impact while ensuring the highest quality standards.”

Leading architectural practice, White Arkitekter, said: “Visiting the Porcelanosa factory has allowed us to appreciate their off-site manufacturing capabilities and review the design, from material finishes right down to the details, before the panels are assembled on site.”