Outdoor Engineering Lighting up leisure
The new swimming pool at Immigration includes some of the best examples of how the Kalwall® translucent daylighting system is used for leisure and sport activities. The £1.45 million transformation and creation of this stunning facility was designed by ENGIE - Architectural Consultancy for North East Lincolnshire Council with support from Sport England. It includes Kalwall cladding for all the walls in the new fitness suite and exercise studio.
The choice of Kalwall mirrors specification of the same cladding several years ago for the adjacent Oasis Academy where the system is used for both roof and wall applications. This brings a sense of uniformity and symmetry across both sides.
One of the main attractions of specifying high performance Kalwall is its unique effect on both the interior and exterior. Internally, rooms are bathed with diffused natural daylight which creates a stimulating and healthy exercising environment. While being translucent, it also offers privacy. Externally, the elevations appear crisp, simple and inviting. When illuminated at night Kalwall will glow softly presenting a striking external appearance.
Unlike conventional glazing, highly insulating Kalwall eliminates shadows and glares and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity be eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. In addition, the even distribution and deep penetration of light through Kalwall means less artificial lighting is needed thereby reducing energy costs.
Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Structura UK, a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products.
The company has had all three of its ISO certifications successfully renewed for three years: OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification and ISO 9001 Quality Management certification.
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WWW.STRUCTURA-UK.COM/KALWALL Victorian Pier refurb wows firms involved
A local galvanizing company has played its part in the major redevelopment of the blaze- damaged pier in East Sussex.
Willenhall-based BE Wedge, part of Wedge Group of Galvanizing, was called upon by ND Jig & Gauge Co Ltd to provide its hot dip galvanizing treatment to 15 tonnes of steel plates used in the structural redevelopment of Hastings Pier, which was destroyed by a huge fire in 2010.
Daniel Rathe, Sales Manager at ND Jig & Gauge Co Ltd, explained: “We specialise in making steel washers for the construction and engineering sector. As our plates would be situated in a marine environment, it was vital that they were galvanized and given the best lifespan possible, something which paint or powder-coating couldn’t provide. The sheer size and scale of the development has gained interest from contractors nationwide, with so many companies offering many different services and products, and we’re extremely pleased to have played our part.”
WEDGE GROUP GALVANIZING
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BE Wedge specialise in centrifuge galvanizing of smaller parts, including threaded bolts and fasteners of up to 2 metres long, as well as continuous lengths of marine chain. Wessex Galvanizers, a sister plant of BE Wedge, also played a separate part in the regeneration of the pier which saw it work closely with MRK Steel Erectors to galvanize structural elements the company was specified to manufacture, design and install.
Lee Dickens, Sales Manager at BE Wedge, added “It’s a real honour to have been involved in the huge redevelopment to bring such a prominent tourist attraction back to life.”
The Victorian pier opened for the first time in 1872 and was originally 910ft long, but was closed in 2006 after it was deemed unsafe to the public. The blaze saw Hastings Pier Charity, a Community Benefit Society, gain support from its members and local shareholders to help restore the pier, as well as significant investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund amongst others.
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