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Illuminating Nordic Copper A
bespoke perforated solar screen, formed from Nordic Blue Living 3 pre-patinated copper, defines the new
Senior Learning Centre building at Ravenswood School for Girls in Gordon on Sydney’s North Shore, creating a fresh landmark along the Pacific Highway. Architects BVN’s design optimises a 6.5m
level difference across the site, with extensive glazing to the lower two floors. The upper two floors are differentiated by Nordic Blue Living 3 copper screens, creating a transparent skin enwrapping the building and jettied out over the lower levels. To create the screens, a distinctive repeat pattern of perforations, inspired by the shape of gum tree seedlings found on site, were laser-cut into the copper. Large window openings with deep, copper-
clad reveals ‘punch’ through the copper screen to break up the elevations, enable clear uninterrupted views across the grounds and introduce coloured light via glass bricks. Being set in front of the thermal envelope of the building, the copper screens mediate light
Photos: Tom Ferguson
and thermal penetration, reducing cooling load whilst allowing the interiors to feel light and airy. BVN senior associate Phillip Rowden commented: “Nordic Blue Living 3 pre-patinated copper was selected for the perforated screens because of its striking colour contrast with the predominantly masonry surroundings on Campus. Our material palette required high proportions of recycled content and low embodied energy. High quality materials, such as copper, were selected for the exterior with longevity a key
How to score multiple benefits from one upgrade
The Tangerines aka Blackpool FC have extracted optimum benefit from a comparatively small upgrade. The League 1 Club’s stadium, built in 2010, has already needed to refurbish the exposed areas of the facade due to the extreme climatic conditions faced as a result of its proximity to the sea. The club management called up the premier player in the sector – Gilberts of Blackpool – to replace the now rusty plant screening and ventilation louvres. Now, two banks of Gilberts’ WGK75 kit-form louvres each 10m x 3m either side of the Stadium merchandise shop, and a further 4m x 4m screen by the north stand, have been fitted. To optimise protection, the aluminium louvres have been powder coated marine grade – in tangerine. “Our nickname is The Tangerines. As I wanted to create a talking point, it seemed logical to choose such a bright colour for the louvres, especially as Gilberts as a company has been actively encouraging the use of colour to brighten our built landscape,” observed Glynn Makin, Blackpool FC stadium manager. “I knew from Gilberts’ reputation that the company would be on target for quality and price too, which was an added benefit.”
01253 766911
info@gilbertsblackpool.com Kalzip’s FC rainscreen facade system
Kalzip has had its FC rainscreen facade system tested in accordance with BS 8414- 1 and has successfully met the requirements of BR 135. Kalzip’s FC rainscreen is a non- penetrative facade system that incorporates a fast-to-install lightweight flat rainscreen
panel and is suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects. Kalzip, Knauf Insulation, SFS Intec and Siderise partnered to have the FC rainscreen facade system tested to ensure compliance with BR 135 and provide peace of mind to specifiers and building occupants that the products used will perform as stated.
fcfacade@kalzip.com
www.kalzip.com A1 fire rated cladding used on regeneration
Tata Steel has supplied its leading steel standing seam wall cladding system, Urban Seam® Facade to a new award-winning development in Portsmouth. The Goldsmith Avenue project is among the first in the UK to benefit from the A1 fire rating of the system, as well as its modern
aesthetic and long-term durability. The exterior of the two buildings features a mix of red brick alongside Tata Steel’s Urban Seam®
Facade
in Merlin Grey, which was selected for its aesthetics, increased fire performance and longevity. The Urban Seam®
Facade system consists
of a high-quality steel standing seam mounted on a profiled steel deck. 01244 892449
www.tatasteelconstruction.com
consideration – materials that are robust, beautiful and will stand the test of time.” Nordic Blue is a factory-applied patina developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. The Nordic Copper range of architectural copper products is available from Aurubis, part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler.
g.bell@
aurubis.com 01875 812 144
www.nordiccopper.com
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