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Skyfold launches ground-breaking new moveable wall
Skyfold has launched a pioneering, fully automatic, moveable wall solution into the UK. The Skyfold Prisma, which is exclusively available from leading moveable wall specialists, Style, is a new and streamlined glass vertical partition which not only allows light to shine in but does so without the use of any wall or fl oor tracks, rendering it completely invisible when stored in the ceiling. Skyfold Prisma’s glass panels combine with a minimalist frame to allow light penetration into otherwise dark rooms and corridors, creating an open plan feel to any area, positively impacting both mood and productivity. With an impressive 52 Rw dB acoustic rating, Prisma also delivers privacy between divided spaces, allowing confi dential meetings, classes, and collaborations to occur simultaneously. With space always at a premium, the panels of this innovative new partitioning wall cleverly ‘taper’ down into position, making it suitable for restricted areas or where there is potential for obstructions. Further maximising space, when not required, the partition can be quickly retracted into the ceiling cavity where it is neatly stored, completely out of sight. Prisma is available in a variety of materials.
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Environments_D-Edit.indd 1 Contemporary access for York fl exible workspace
Completed to a high standard throughout, Independence House offers multi-purpose offi ce space on the outskirts of York. Delivering an impressive frontage, TORMAX was contracted by Frostree Ltd to install a 3-wing revolving door to the main entrance. Manually operated, the door refl ects a focus of the development to maintain a low carbon footprint, while still ensuring smooth and unhindered pedestrian access. A revolving door has the added advantage of reducing heat-loss from the building, with one door leaf creating a barrier between the reception and the outdoors, at all times. “A revolving door delivers timeless sophistication to any facade,” comments Simon Roberts, MD for TORMAX UK Ltd. For busier locations, where an automatic entrance may be required to ensure unhindered foot traffi c fl ow, TORMAX offers a complete range of options including automatic revolving, sliding, swing and folding doors. In-house designed iMotion door operators deliver exceptional longevity and reliability whilst also being one of the most energy effi cient solutions on the market today.
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Environments_D-Edit.indd 1 Gilberts’ background role in improving police estate effi ciency
Capital investment in a new £48m headquarters building is predicted to save Merseyside Police approximately £250,000 a year in estate operating costs by delivering improved energy effi ciency. A key component of the enhanced energy effi ciency is the ventilation – delivered by Gilberts Blackpool. Peter Wright, design engineer at A & B Engineering, explained: “Merseyside Police appreciates that a light, well-ventilated working offi ce environment is benefi cial: achieving that was a fundamental design principle in the project. We needed to balance how to achieve a fl exible system that would deliver now, and over the years as use of the spaces changes. “The technical expertise Gilberts brings enables us to provide an effective design and accurate costing to the client. Even if a design changes during the contract, as often happens, we know Gilberts is great at supporting us with selection, quotes, delivery, even if non-standard solutions.” Gilberts is one of Britain’s leading independent air movement specialist, and is unique in its ability to develop components, ‘mainstream’ or bespoke – entirely in- house, from initial design through tooling, production, testing and supply, at its 85,000 ft2
manufacturing facility. 01253 766911
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Report_DPR.indd 1 EAAA Headquarters wins Project of the Year © Sarah Toon Photography
Breathing Buildings is delighted that East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) charity headquarters, Helimed House, has won Project of the Year at this year’s CIBSE East Anglia Awards. This follows hot on the heels of Breathing Buildings celebrating
winning the Collaboration of the Year category at the HVR Awards for the same project a week earlier. At the CIBSE East Anglia Awards Helimed House was recognised once again for its merit with the project team presented the award at the Region’s Annual Dinner held at the University Arms, Cambridge on 7th October.
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