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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


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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


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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Wireless optical sensor for GaraGlide Magply for new-build thatched property


Widely specified for its fire resistance and all round stability in the cladding build-up to apartment blocks as well as a render backer and sheathing board, IPP’s highly versatile Magply boards have been employed by a regional developer as a fireproof sarking board beneath traditional thatched roofing for a development in a Dorset village. The 12mm thick version of the high performance MgO material was selected by Poole based Charlew Developments, to comply with the project architect’s performance specification for the solitary thatched roof building. The site agent for Charlew Developments, Jules Peach, commented: “We have found the boards very straightforward to cut and fix before covering them with the breather membrane and battens.” Magply MgO boards present a fire-safe and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plywood or OSB products.


01621 776252 www.magply.co.uk


Garador’s new electrically operated roller garage door, the GaraGlide, is now available with a wireless optical sensor as an option. You can therefore now choose between a wired or wireless optical sensor for this roller door. The wireless optical sensor is built into the floor seal and utilises light beam technology, so if there is an obstruction in the way of the door curtain’s downward path, when the light beam is broken the door curtain will stop. The new wireless optical sensor means there is no spiral cable required to connect the safety edge to the separate control panel housing. Batteries are required for this new device. This new feature provides the same reliable level of protection as the wired version and recognises when there is an obstacle in the door’s path. The GaraGlide is powered by a tubular drive motor and is supplied with two remote hand transmitters as standard, with either a standard (433 MHz) or bisecur (868 MHz) hand transmitter design. It has been designed so that it is quick to fit and easy to transport to site; the entire garage door fits neatly into just two double-wall cardboard boxes. Choose from 16 colours and two timber-effect finishes.


01935 443700 www.garador.co.uk/garador-range/roller-garage-doors.aspx


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