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ordic Brass copper alloy helps to define a new museum designed by architects BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) in the Swiss Jura mountain region. The Musée Atelier for Audemars Piguet
houses the watchmaker’s collection of timepieces, linked to the original workshop and slotted discretely into the hillside landscape with a grass roof. The plan form is conceived as a pair of parallel spirals, referencing mainsprings – the beating heart of the complicated mechanical watches that the company is famed for – formed of structural glazing, creating column-free space. The watch reference also extends to the restrained materiality of the building, as many watch parts are made from brass. A band of Nordic Brass cladding crowns the curved glass facades, with a transparent brise- soleil screen extending down over the glazing and clerestory windows. This screen is formed from interlaced Nordic Brass ribbons, adding depth and varying transparency from different viewing angles. It was carefully adapted to the changing curvature of the plan
sloping terrazzo flooring with brass joints. The ceiling also acts as a cooling medium with the Nordic Brass providing efficient thermal conductivity. Copper and its alloys enjoy unique characteristics particularly in terms of safety, sustainability and long-term performance. With an ‘A1 (non-combustible material)’ fire classification to EN 13501-1, copper is inherently fire-safe and suitable for cladding tall buildings, using appropriate constructions. It is also, therefore, rated ‘Class 0’ surface spread of flame, making it suitable for wall and ceiling surfaces. Particularly important today, copper is non-toxic and its inherent antimicrobial qualities make it ideal for touch surfaces. The extensive Nordic Copper range
and differing height requirements for solar protection around the building. Internally, perforated panels of Nordic Brass clad ceilings that track the gently
New 70mm window system with flexible U-Values
AluK’s brand new C70S aluminium window system uses three different foam insulation options to give specifiers flexibility to dial the thermal efficiency either up or down, depending on the performance and budgetary requirements of their project. In hi mode, performance is an impressive 1.1 W/m2 glazing and 1.3 W/m2
K with triple K with double glazing, but if the project demands are lower, then the C70S can be
specified in standard or partial mode to deliver slightly higher U-Values but at lower cost. In terms of aesthetics, the C70S matches the slim 89 mm sightlines of AluK’s widely specified 58 BW window system and can actually be used alongside that system to achieve a consistent overall look. It has been designed to suit low, mid and high-rise applications for both residential and commercial projects. AluK has ensured that it can be installed anywhere from exposed coastal locations to noisy, urban environments, with class-leading wind and weather performance and the option of 50 mm acoustic glazing in the TBT and open out configurations. Water tightness at 1500 Pa is the highest achievable in a UK test house and more than double the 600 Pa industry standard.
01291 639 739
www.alukgb.com/c70s/aluk-c70s-window-system More than 1000 steel windows
When Steel Window Association member, Cotswold Casements, was approached to look at a tender for a brand-new housing estate in Oxfordshire, the scale of the project was immediately apparent – over 1000 steel windows! Steel windows were selected as the preferred option due to their environmentally-friendliness; the
steel sections themselves are manufactured from recycled steel. In addition, steel windows look amazing, are designed for long-life and enjoy optimal performance. The windows are from the W30 range.
www.steel-window-association.co.uk A “bubbly” facade part of a major project
A massive transformation of one of the most famous brewery sites in the world, has resulted in a stunning and vibrant new city district in the heart of Copenhagen. With a combination of both modern and historic architecture, the Carlsberg City District will provide both office and residential buildings, as well as cafes, shops, hotels and schools. The facade design for the entrance
depicts refreshing golden bubbles, leaving you to imagine your favourite Carlsberg tipple. The facade was manufactured and supplied by RMIG using RMIG ImagePerf to create the pattern of the bubbles.
01925 839 610
www.rmig.com
of architectural copper products is available from Aurubis, part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler.
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aurubis.com
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