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A 1970s revival


A controversial 1970s building in the historic heart of Cheltenham has been transformed by AWW Architects to provide a contemporary mixed-use commercial development. Neil Smith from AluK reports


building, the Quadrangle has been completely transformed into a contemporary mixed-use commercial development with aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems. Designed by AWW Architects from their Bristol studio and completed by Beard Construction, it now features an inner courtyard, ground floor retail space, four storeys of open plan workspace, and the town’s first rooftop restaurant. The fenestration package was key to retaining the design language of the original building within a more contemporary aesthetic, while also meeting the requirement for improved thermal


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nce a 1970s landmark in the centre of Cheltenham, but later becoming an underused and run-down


efficiency, more natural light and better natural ventilation.


Fenestration system


The architects specified a comprehensive mix of curtain walling systems at the Quadrangle, including a capless curtain walling system to give a frameless appearance to the retail facade, as well as a more conventional capped curtain walling system for the courtyard area and rooftop restaurant. In addition they specified a system for the entrance doors, and a separate one for the 400+ windows fitted into the existing openings around the facade.


The whole fenestration programme was carried out by fabricator Aluminium Sashes, which used its extensive experience


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