PROJECT REPORT: CULTURAL, CIVIC & FAITH BUILDINGS 47
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, aimed to revive, as far as possible, the original ventilation for the iconic, lofty hall, whilst taking advantage of technological developments to deliver the optimum internal environment for exhibits, the building fabric, and visitors. Thus, SVM utilised the expertise of Britain’s leading air movement specialist, Gilberts. Based on CFD (computational fl uid dynamic) modelling, 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. Each of the bespoke units was purpose-designed, using a combination of Gilberts’ WHF50 cassette with its VN75 ultra low leakage air volume control damper, to fi t within existing window apertures and frames.
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Buildings_DPR.indd 1 Historic access solution
The Grade 1 listed Newcastle Cathedral has recently undergone considerable renovation work after being awarded a £4.2m National Lottery Heritage grant. TORMAX was contracted by Historic Property Restoration (HPR Ltd) to deliver an automatic entrance system for the main rear door that would be easily accessible for all visitors without compromising the heritage facade of the building. The elegant, bi-parting automatic glass sliding door features stylish manifestation, whilst the grey profi le surround subtly blends with the period location. Enhancing pedestrian safety, the entrance benefi ts from two internal glass pocket screens behind which the door leaves recess. The entrance is also Secure RC2 rated, helping ensure the Cathedral is not a target for criminal activity. The new TORMAX sliding doors provide a wide open, welcoming entrance for visitors to the Cathedral. Technologically advanced, yet aesthetically discreet, the door leaves are powered by the in-house designed TORMAX 2302 operator. The 2302 drive is an environmentally conscious solution, with options to adapt opening speed and hold-open times to match foot traffi c and weather conditions.
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