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external envelope Award-winning regeneration project
Girdwood Community Hub in North Belfast brings together physical regeneration and eco-design principles in the creation of a state-of-the-art, socially inclusive centre offering leisure, community and education facilities. Part of the overall regeneration of the former Girdwood
Barracks site, the Michael Whitley Architects design achieves high levels of thermal performance without compromising aesthetics using an integrated range of products from leading aluminium systems manufacturer Metal Technology. Both System 17 SP curtain walling with concealed vents and System 17 capped curtain walling were specified for the project, complemented with System 5-20D Hi+ doors and System 4-20D Hi+ windows from the THERMAL range.
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www.metaltechnology.com Renovated steel windows stand out
For nearly two decades, Steel Window Association member, Steel Window Service and Supplies, has been involved with work relating to the windows of Freemasons’ Hall, the head- quarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the prin- cipal meeting place for Masonic Lodges in London. The latest project has seen the renovation of 15 large windows complete with leaded lights and coloured glass on one of the building’s
main staircases. The nine-week renovation project saw Steel Window Service and Supplies manufacture new steel frames using W20 sections that closely replicated the original medium universal profiles. The frames, which are in a range of sizes with the largest around 1m wide by just over 2m high, were polyester powder- coated in RAL 5010 gentian blue to match the original colour.
enq.200 Levolux keeps researchers in shade
The new BREEAM ‘excellent’ rated Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) building, harnesses the latest building technology, including a custom solar shading and screening solution from Levolux. As a leading UK solar shading and screening specialist, Levolux was invited to develop a custom solution, utilising its Infiniti Fin system, Contour Ventilation Louvres and XL
Screening Louvres. Aerofoil-shaped aluminium fins, each measuring 200mm wide, have been used extensively at the MCRC. All fins are fixed at an angle of 90 degrees to absorb and reflect the sun’s rays most effectively during the summer months. The openness of the fins helps to maximise daylight levels, while retaining good outward visibility for occupants.
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Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recently completed the new Seaford Library complex in East Sussex. This mixed use project was completed using Comar 5P.i Tilt & Turn windows, Comar 6EFT Curtain Walling, Comar seven Folding Sliding Doors and Comar 7P.i CD
doors in both Pivot and Sliding configurations. The architect’s design vision was to create a continuous wall of glass to the libraries ground floor facade. Comar 6EFT was selected as it offers architects a flexible system, providing a structurally glazed solution, with options for facets, concealed vents and an extensive range of profiles that cater for large structurally glazed panes.
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