The construction of the new Western Community Hospital building in Southampton aimed to create a new rehabilitation unit with 50 beds. This unit brings together staff from two existing wards at the Royal South Hants Hospital, providing specialist rehabilitation care in a modern, therapeutic environment.

The façade of the new Western Community Hospital building in Southampton features Valcan’s A1 Ceramapanel Fibre Cement rainscreen cladding system in Natural Textures Raw in a linen colour, which has been installed by NA Curtain Walling using our Magnelis Steel VitraFix cladding system to achieve a Secret/Discrete finish.

Vitrafix Magnelis Steel (VFM) – is a non-combustible cladding support system that utilises high-performance Magnelis steel technology, 

offering superior corrosion resistance, durability, strength, and thermal efficiency. VFM is built to resist corrosion, and is especially suited for industrial and coastal applications achieving a C5 corrosion resistance rating, perfect for the new hospital’s location on the South Coast.

The exterior of the new Western Community Hospital building in Southampton has received positive feedback for its modern and functional design. The use of a rainscreen cladding system, has been praised for both its aesthetic appeal and its ability to enhance the building's thermal efficiency. The design aims to create a welcoming and therapeutic environment for patients and staff alike. Overall, the building's exterior is seen as a significant improvement, contributing to the hospital's goal of providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation services.