Contracts + projects
THE CROWN OF WEST STREET HOUSE
The flexibility of the Sika Sarnafil single ply system and the expertise of roofing contractor Midland Single Ply (MSP) have lent themselves to a bespoke and intricate roof crowning the home of West Berkshire Council in Newbury. A key part of the West Street House’s design is the mansard roof. Visible from ground level, the overall aesthetic finish of the roof was a vital consideration in the specification of the single ply system. Changing from the originally specified membrane attached with adhesive, MSP opted for a mechanically fastened Sika Sarnafil S327-15EL single ply membrane, chosen for its flexibility and suitability to complex detailing. MSP were required to work in close partnership with the project’s building contractor, Francis Construction, who were replacing each individual dormer window during the single ply installation. For each refit, MSP were responsible for the precise window detailing, securing the membrane in place with a Sarnametal window reveal. 0800 0285 123 |
sarnafilroofing@uk.sika.co.uk |
www.sarnafil.co.uk
UNDERSTANDING THE ENVIRONMENT
A package of Altro floors and walls has been used to create an optimum environment of safety, calmness and wellbeing for dementia patients on a general ward at Salisbury District Hospital. The improvements to Redlynch Ward are the first phase of a wider programme that will see Altro products used for future modernisation work on general wards at Salisbury District Hospital, where patients with dementia may need to be treated. Altro has developed product ranges and colours specifically designed for use with people who have dementia. This has come about through close co-operation with the University of Stirling’s renowned Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), to gain a greater understanding of how the physical environment impacts on those with dementia. Redlynch Ward at Salisbury District Hospital comprises two separate units, and having been in use for over 20 years they were due for modernisation. Phase one of the project was to refurbish one of the units, and specifying the walls and floors to meet the variety of complex requirements was the task of the hospital’s ArtCare design team, headed up by Lesley Meaker.
www.altro.com
THE ART OF CONCEALMENT
M&E contractor Flo-Heat recently used products from the new Multikwik range of concealed bathroom frames to fit wall hung suites easily and quickly at the new Qbic Hotel in the Brick Lane quarter. With a high volume of bathrooms to complete, and the tight timescales demanded by the client, Flo-Heat looked for a frame system that would combine high quality, and speed and simplicity of installation. The Multikwik Sanitary Systems range of concealed bathroom frames offers installers a simple, innovative and straightforward way of installing modern wall-hung sanitary suites. The range, designed with simplicity, versatility and style in mind, offers installers a comprehensive range of frames, cisterns, flush plates and infrared kits for any installation from one single supplier. The comprehensive range 820mm and 1185mm frames features a module for every type of bathroom fitting, including WCs, urinals, bidets, baths, showers and special needs fittings. The frame system is complemented by the Multikwik range of compact and concealed cisterns and a wide range of flush plates and cover plates including vandal-resistant stainless steel versions. 01622 852654 |
www.multikwik.co.uk
July 2014 Architects Choice 19
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