34 PROJECT REPORT: HERITAGE & CONSERVATION
Highcliffe Castle security heightened ahead of returning exhibits
Highcliffe castle. It stayed a family home until the early 1950s when it was sold to become a children’s convalescent home, but was closed in 1952. In 1966, prior to the Castle being sold for redevelopment, a fire damaged much of the exterior. Another fire a year after the sale left it to ruin. It was not until 1994, that the phased scheme (which is still ongoing) to repair and conserve the building began. As part of the 18-month building project, Greendale Construction contacted Selectaglaze, the leading specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary glazing for thermal and security solutions for the castle’s new exhibition spaces. This first required an overhaul of previously repaired windows as well as the conservation of existing exposed brickwork. Working closely with Greendale and architects Rodney Melville and Partners;
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estling on the border of Dorset and Hampshire, sitting atop the cliffs at Highcliffe; is the Grade I Listed
secondary glazing is a discreet and reversible adaptation, it is ideal for Listed properties and can provide an unseen level of security to any property. Selectaglaze installed 3 high security Series
85 two-pane horizontal slider units, glazed with a 12mm Tecdur anti-bandit glass, which were certified to LPS 1175 SR2. “We enjoyed working with Selectaglaze on
Selectaglaze provided the Castle with a bespoke solution to compliment the restoration of the rooms meeting acceptable museum standards and levels of; humidity, light and security. This will allow the return of most of the Marshal Ney furniture which is currently in the V&A Museum where Selectaglaze previously installed secondary glazing units in the Henry Cole Wing. As the castle is Listed, any security measures taken had to be sympathetic to the building’s elegance and historical significance. As
Ecclesiastical access solution
TORMAXrecently completed the installation of an elegant automatic glass entrance system at Gloucester Cathedral, ensuring all visitors receive a warm welcome to come and enjoy this magnificent building. Creating a light and airy lobby area, two sets of glass sliding doors provide access into the Norman Nave, the main visitor entrance. Powered by unique TORMAX iMotion 2202 operators, the doors silently slide open as people approach thanks to advanced engineering and design that ensures a level of reliability that is unsurpassed in the marketplace. The new entrance has been completed as part of Project Pilgrim, an ambitious ten-year programme of capital development, regeneration and community engagement at Gloucester Cathedral. Aiming to improve accessibility throughout the Cathedral, Project Pilgrim has included the installation of ramps and two platform lifts, as well as making the Lady Chapel wheelchair accessible and introducing a multi-sensory layered interpretation scheme that enhances the visitor experience for people of all learning abilities. TORMAX was engaged to replace the existing wooden Edwardian doors with automatic glass doors that perfectly blend with the ecclesiastical aesthetics of the Cathedral.
sales@tormax.co.uk Nittan helps protect iconic church from fire
Nittan Europe, UK manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products and systems, has had its Evolution analogue addressable fire detection system installed into St Nicholas Church in Bristol. The system was supplied and commissioned
by Coomber Fire and Security Systems who are a Nittan Elite Partner and BAFE SP203-1 & SP101 accredited. Evolution uses ASIC technology in the sensors and sophisticated detection algorithms, combining extremely reliable fire detection together with a very high degree of protection against unwanted false alarms.
www.nittan.co.uk Ahead of the curve garage design
A stunning ‘roundhouse’, built as part of a project to renovate and extend a Grade II listed property, provides a new perspective on the design, purpose and visual appeal of an exceptional British garage. The garage’s purpose, usage and desired appearance
meant fusing traditional design with contemporary solutions, and it was Rundum Meir tailor made garage doors that held the key to delivering on the architects’ vision. On this project, the doors were solid oak Rundum Original top hung automated garage doors. All Rundum Meir garage doors are custom designed in the UK.
www.rundumgaragedoors.co.uk
the Highcliffe project and are impressed with their service and security products.” Chris Cave, Contracts Manager, Greendale Construction Limited. Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze has grown its reputation as a leading secondary glazing specialist offering high performance noise insulation, improved building energy performance, environmental control and certified security. For further information, please contact Selectaglaze or visit the website.
01727 837271
www.selectaglaze.co.uk
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