48 PROJECT REPORT: CULTURAL, CIVIC & FAITH BUILDINGS
Twinfix at Manchester Central Mosque M
anchester Central Mosque located in the Victoria Park district of Manchester began as two adjacent
houses, then in 1971, the two houses were demolished, and a “new look” Mosque took its current form. Several expansions and modifications have taken place over the years, including the recent addition of three new canopies. With its team of experts in the polycarbonate and roof glazing fields, Twinfix works on developing the best, newest and most cost-effective roof glazing products. A family business, Twinfix has been involved in the polycarbonate roof glazing market for nearly 30 years. The Twinfix team was approached by
Create It Studios Architects to design, manufacture and install three canopies: one free-standing mono-pitch canopy and two curved lean-to canopies, all spanning a total of 43 m2
.
The stunning canopies comprise of aluminium frames powder coated to RAL 8012 Red Brown, which is in keeping
with the aesthetics of the building. The roof- glazing system used is Twinfix’s innovative, non-fragile Multi-Link-Panel system glazed with clear 6mm solid polycarbonate. Saghir Hussain, Director at Create It
Studio Architects, commented: “We have had three canopies installed by Twinfix at Didsbury Mosque, Manchester. The client’s brief was to design and install three entrance canopies that reflected the design language of the Chapel building built in 1883, while being in keeping within the wider
conservation area. Design cues were taken from the building arched openings and geometrical stone patterns found on the building elevation. We have worked closely with the team at Twinfix to deliver this project. Twinfix managed to deliver the design intention as visualised by our architects and fulfilled the client’s vision. It has been a pleasure working with Twinfix. The process from design to construction was easy, straightforward and very professional. We look forward to working with Twinfix on future projects and would highly recommend them.” Polycarbonate glazing is an incredible
product that does not crack, craze, or break during general use, making it an excellent light-weight alternative to glass. Vinyl was applied to the polycarbonate in a stunning white geometric pattern, complementing the design of these structures and turning these functional canopies in to elegant, covered area.
01925 811311
www.twinfix.co.uk Community assets protected by StructureCare
The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art’s (MIMA) mission to bring the wider community under one roof has taken a step forward by ensuring that the roof remains waterproof and able to withstand the often harsh North-East
weather. “StructureCare was appointed via an open tender undertaken by Teesside University, evaluated on both quality and price”, explained the University’s Project Manager, Ian Atkinson. StructureCare provided an alternative system for consideration by the University. After evaluation, the University deemed the alternative system to be suitable to ensure the continued protection of the MIMA Building.
State of the art(efact) ventilation blends
new and old When the Natural History Museum decided to replace its famous ‘Dippy’ the diplodocus exhibit with a new star exhibit – a real-life skeleton of a blue whale – design & engineering expertise from Lancashire provided a solution to balance all the elements. Consulting engineers for the refurbishment of the 150 years-old Grade 1 listed Hintze Hall, SVM, utilised the expertise of leading air movement specialist, Gilberts. Gilberts manufactured and supplied 24no of a bespoke version of its Mistrale Model A natural ventilation units, with a further 42no standard WHF50 high performance louvres to provide the required levels of fresh air intake and exhaust. Gilberts’ core Mistrale 50 Model A cassette is deliberately lightweight and slimline, to be beaded discreetly into window or wall.
01253 766911
info@gilbertsblackpool.com
www.structurecare.com Vandersanden at award-winning church
Hand-formed Crème bricks from high quality manufacturer, Vandersanden, are core to the design vision behind Westbourne Park Baptist Church, a recently completed mixed-use development in West London, designed by award-winning architects, Allies and Morrison. Richard White, Associate at
Allies and Morrison said: “This hand-formed cream-coloured brick helps elevate the status of the design, forming a consistent and restrained material and colour palette of brick, steel, aluminium and glass that sits harmoniously with the stucco of the adjacent villas.
01954 268 075
www.vandersanden.com/en-uk
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