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Central Quays Wales
Urban regeneration and mixed-use development
Central Quays Wales
Mixed-use waterfront regeneration project
Project Overview
Central Quays is one of the largest regeneration projects in Wales on the former Brains Brewery site in central Cardiff. The development preserves the iconic brewhouse chimney while introducing high-rise residential towers, office space, hotel, retail, and leisure facilities. Our customer, M&M Fixings and contractor WK Plasterers, selected ARBO® FR RS specifically on this scheme due to their positive past experience with the product. This customer-driven decision highlights CARLISLE® products and confidence in their performance.
Object
Central Quays
Location
Cardiff, Wales
Material
ARBO® FR FS (Class B, fire rated)
Class A Vapour Control Layer
Gross Floor Area
19,000 - 20,000 ft² of leisure and retail spac
Completion
2025
Architect
Rightacres, Rio Architects, FCH Architects
Client
Watkin Jones
Roofing Contractor
WK Plasterers/CDL Partitions Ltd
General Contractor
MandM Fixings
The Project
At the heart of Central Quays’ buildings are our facade solutions – ARBO® FR-RS Fire Tape, with the class B rating it creates an airtight and fire-safe detailing around the window and door frames, and ARBOSHIELD Pro® Class A Air & Vapour Control Layer (VCL). WK Plasterers have installed our products on previous projects and decided to continue with the specification on this project.
The project itself is a regeneration of Cardiff’s former Brains Brewery site, blending heritage with modern living. Two landmark residential towers, rising 24 and 29 storeys, are being delivered alongside leisure, retail, hotel, office, and public spaces, with the iconic brewhouse chimney preserved as a centrepiece. Breaking ground in March 2023, the build quickly gathered momentum and is advancing towards phased handover in late 2025.
Sitting on the River Taff, the development is exposed to rain and wind, requiring a robust sealant solution capable of maintaining performance in tough weather. ARBO® FR-RS Fire Tape met that challenge, giving the contractor confidence to press ahead with installations despite narrow time frames. CARLISLE® provided regular site inspections, training, and technical support throughout – ensuring WK Plasterers could deliver at pace while maintaining the high standards expected on one of Wales’ most significant regeneration schemes.
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ARBOSHIELD Pro® Class A Air & Vapour Control Layer is a high performance air and vapour control layer featuring a low-emissivity reflective surface designed to combine Class A2-s1,d0 fire classification with high tensile strength, enhanced thermal performance and air tightness.
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