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which blends seamlessly into the curved and streamlined contours of a building which stands proud, like the prow of a ship, on a site where New Oxford Street and High Holborn meet at an acute angle. Unlike the sharp geometrics of the similarly
placed Flatiron building in New York, No 1 New Oxford Street projects a rounded nose to its edifice, topped off by a modern-faced clock tower designed by its original architect
Entering an Era of Elegance T
he automatic circular sliding doors from GEZE UK make quite a statement, providing an entrance
Henry Philip Cart de Lafontaine in 1939. Its new entrance had to meet this exacting
vision. A GEZE Slimdrive SCR was used to provide the light and airy entrance, flanked by curving glass panels to the side which flow into the original columns, and topped with a glazed fanlight overhead. This frontage allowed the sliding doors to be recessed into the entrance, allowing it to seamlessly flow into a new lobby area. One of the benefits of the Slimdrive SCR
is that it combines high performance while remaining discreet. It has a low operator height of just 7 cm and is therefore very unobtrusive. In this case, the Slimdrive SCR was fitted as freestanding entrance – the 360° drive solution is usually incorporated into a building’s facade – but as this entrance was recessed, the installation was adapted to the bespoke requirements of the design. A circular canopy and black glass
wrap was placed over the doorway, blending into the metal framework of the frontage. This included additional detailing by Fleetwood Architectural Aluminium (FAA) which simulated the art deco style.
Big Foot supplies rooftop solution
Big Foot Systems has supplied a solution for rooftop plant support on a new commercial office building in central London. “The size and complexity of this project proved to be a real challenge” explained Nathan Wood, Site Engineer. “To design a system with over 500 different parts to fit in an unusual space
meant we had to be innovative and think outside our normal design practices to provide a solution that worked well.” Big Foot Systems can design and manufacture complete one-off solutions that can be designed and fabricated specifically for the project requirements.
01323 844355
enquiry@bigfootsupport.com Ancon launches IHR Head Restraint
ANCON has re-engineered its IHR internal head restraint to accommodate gaps at the wall head of up to 75mm, extending the previous maximum of 50mm. Head Restraints provide a simple support at the top of masonry panels. They are typically installed in the inner leaf of blockwork on a framed
structure, where the masonry is non-loadbearing. Design resistances are available for this new improved IHR range, based on independent product testing. This information is available in the Ancon Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings technical literature available to download.
0114 238 1219
www.ancon.co.uk Connecting Cross-Laminated Timber
To support the growing use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the UK and Europe, connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has released an updated version of its ‘Connectors for CLT’ catalogue. Featuring a host of new products including heavy duty angle brackets, hold-down connectors and structural screws, this edition represents a complete set of solutions for the assembly of CLT buildings, as well as steel and chemical mortar products designed specifically to connect the entire structure to concrete. To further support the design and construction of CLT structures, Simpson Strong-Tie also has a team of engineers based at its manufacturing plant in Tamworth, offering technical support and assistance. The new brochure can be downloaded from the Simpson Strong-Tie UK website.
01827 255600
www.strongtie.co.uk
The canopy determined where the sensors
could be fitted, so GEZE UK worked with Fleetwood to ensure that the design brief was met while ensuring that the sensors still performed correctly. GEZE’s GC 365 sensors were used - combining motion and safety detectors which operate the open and close mechanism while alleviating the need for separate sensors. Said Andy Howland, GEZE UK’s
Sales and Marketing Director: “This project is an outstanding example of how the refurbishment of an historic building can enhance its facilities while remaining true to the vision of its original architect.”
01543 443000
www.geze.co.uk
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