CEILINGS,WINDOWS ANDWALLS Infinite design possibilities
Ropemaker Place in central London recently benefited froma comprehensive fit-out project and nowboasts some innovative design features, including an internal application of Levolux’s Infiniti Fin system. Designed in collaboration between the client and CliveWilkinson architects, the fit-out applied to six interconnecting floors, all served by a full height atrium. At ground floor level, a large reception and circulation area has been created. To complement the overall scheme, a striking Levolux screening solution has been applied at ceiling level, incorporating aerofoil-shaped Louvres. Levolux’s Infiniti Fin systemhad already been chosen as an internal screening solution for the ceiling in the atrium. Its impressive, uncompromised design stood out and the design teamdecided to incorporate the systemat ground floor level. A unique screening solutionwas devised for the newreception, comprising rows of 300mmwide aerofoil- shaped extruded aluminiumLouvres, set at 300mmcentres, angled at 45 degrees. Concealed fixings and discreet support arms allowthe Louvres to appearweightless, suspended fromsteel struts. The Louvres are arranged into a complex grid of triangular sections,which are intricately engineered to accommodate columns, sprinkler heads and lighting. For more information
www.levolux.com
Steelwindows International
AchievementAward The Gloucestershire based company Fabric Architecture has been recognised at the 2011 International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications. The ceremony took place at the IFAI Expo Americas 2011 at the Baltimore Convention Centre in Baltimore, Maryland. Fabric Architecture received the Award of Excellence for its Dublin Airport Terminal 2 project. The project was recognised in the competition’s Commercial Interiors category. The annual IFAI Expo Americas is the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas, and for more than six decades, IAA has recognised excellence in design and innovation, highlighting truly spectacular work in the
specialty fabrics industry. Entrants were encouraged to submit projects and compete in 35 categories in this 64th competition. In all, IFAI received 385 entries from 16 countries.Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. For more information visit
www.fabricarchitecture.co.uk
Now available from members of the SteelWindow Association,W40 windows provide continuity of style with the same casement sightlines as the establishedW20 range, but the 40mm wide profiles permit even more effective double-glazing with 26mm thick units. The insulating glass units are drained and ventilated in accordance with modern best practice and can be gasket glazed to ensure consistent neatness and reliability of seal. In addition to improved thermal performance, weather-tightness is significantly enhanced and fittings can be less obtrusive with variable geometry hinges, friction pivots and multi-point locking cremone bolts concealed within the profiles.W40 windows achieve the Secured by Design standard and they are ‘green’ too. The source of steel billet, rod and strip, from which steel window profiles are formed, is basic steel smelted from almost 100 percent recycled steel scrap. When steel windows are finally replaced, the original windows can be systematically dismantled and the frames, fittings and glass recycled. The credentials of steel windows are recognised by the Building Research Establishment’s ‘Green Guide’ which gives them an above average B rating. For more information telephone 0844 249 1355, email info@steel-window-
association.co.uk, visit
www.steel-window-association.co.uk
Newhelicalwall tie
Ancon is pleased to announce the launch of a newhelicalwall tie for use in timber frame construction. The TIM6 is a Type 6wall tie suitable for fixingmasonry cladding to timber frames up to four storeys in height. It ismanufactured in four standard lengths to suit cavities from50mmto 150mm. This tie is ideal for usewhere insulation is being incorporatedwithin the cavity, as it accepts
theAncon universal insulation retaining clip. The TIM6 forms part of the Staifix-Thor Helical range of hammer-driven fixings supplied byAncon; a rangewhich also includes stainless steel batten fixings for insulated roofs. The helix of theseAncon fixings has a precise pitch that cuts a consistent path as it is driven in to timber. Formore information telephone 0114 275 5224,email
info@ancon.co.uk or visit
www.ancon.co.uk
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