Contractor has come up with solution to deal with facade issues at Tapestry 黑洞社区, developer says

Argent is set to carry out repairs on structural issues at a housing block Kier built in King鈥檚 Cross after a section of the building鈥檚 cladding fell off.

The facade of the Tapestry 黑洞社区, designed by 2022 Stirling Prize-winning architect Niall McLaughlin Architects, is still being held in place by straps more than eight months after the issues emerged.

A spokesperson for Argent said Kier had now completed its investigations of the 130-home block, built in 2016, with Arup providing independent oversight.

Tapestry building Oct 9

The Tapestry building features a mix of housing types and was completed by Kier seven years ago

鈥淭hese investigations have led to the development of a remedial solution, which has been agreed in principle.

鈥淲e are now working through the details of this, including the delivery plan and timescales,鈥� the spokesperson said.

鈥淥nce we have a clear way forward, we will update residents as a priority,鈥� Argent said, adding that any remedial solution will 鈥渂e taken forward at no cost to residents鈥�.

The occupied 15-storey block includes both high-end market housing and social housing along with a restaurant, cafe and an energy centre for the wider King鈥檚 Cross development.

The building was handed an RIBA London award in 2017 and praised for its 鈥渆xquisite, sculpted facade鈥� which consists of patterned terracotta panels made of lightweight, glass reinforced concrete panels.

Cladding specialist Techrete was the facade engineer on the scheme, working alongside structural engineer Ramboll, QS Gardiner & Theobald and glazing firm Glass Solutions. Landscape Architect Dan Pearson designed the scheme鈥檚 roof garden. Niall Mclaughlin Architects was the concept architect.

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