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Senior Architectural Systems has seen a significant increase in specification of its SF52 aluminium curtain walling system for use on several University Technical Colleges (UTC) projects across the UK. Providing attractive slim sightlines


Senior gets technical with college contracts W


ith an already impressive portfolio of projects in the education sector, leading fenestration manufacturer


a bright and welcoming entrance with Senior’s SPW600 aluminium windows flooding the interior of the three-storey building with natural light. The aesthetic appeal and design flexibility


to maximise the flow of daylight, Senior SF52 aluminium curtain walling system and SPW600 aluminium windows were the ideal choice for specialist glazing contractor Dortech Architectural Systems Ltd to create the glazed facade of the new state of the art Scarborough University Technical College. Designed by architects Faulkner Brown, the new facility has been constructed by main contractor Willmott Dixon. A further appointment by main contractor


Willmott Dixon has seen Senior supply the fenestration package for UTC South Durham, a key feature of which is a triple- height engineering hall. Here, specialist contractor Chemplas has installed the SF52 aluminium curtain walling to create


of Senior SF52 curtain walling system has also been put to the test at the new University Technical College in Leeds. Unusually, rather than a new build, this UTC has been created following the restoration of a Grade II industrial factory building. Fabricated and installed by Granada Glazing Ltd for main contractor BAM Construct UK, the slim sightlines of the SF52 curtain walling perfectly complement the industrial heritage of the building that has been given a new lease of life as a UTC by Race Cottam architects. The Leeds’ project also features Senior’s robust SD automatic doors. The enhanced thermal performance of


Senior’s SF52 curtain walling makes it ideally suited for applications where daylighting and energy-efficiency are key requirements and as such, has been used to great effect at the new UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. A repeat business opportunity with both


Granada Glazing Ltd and BAM Construct UK, Senior’s SF52 curtain walling and SD automatic doors have been used to create the dramatic, double-height glazed entrance to Bond Bryan architects’ designed building. For more information, please visit the Senior website.


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