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Senior helps revolutionise Newcastle’s former industrial area
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enior Architectural Systems has supplied the full fenestration package for a new mixed use scheme in Newcastle, providing
a combination of its high-performance aluminium windows, curtain wall and door solutions. Created as part of the wider regeneration
of the former industrial area of Ouseburn Valley, Lower Steenberg’s Yard is a four-storey development comprising ground fl oor commercial offi ce space and 28 residential apartments on the fl oors above. Benefi ting from stunning riverside views of the Ouseburn, a small tributary of the River Tyne, the scheme
has been designed by Xsite Architecture and constructed by Esh Construction for developers PfP igloo. The architectural style of Lower Steenberg’s
Yard has been informed by both the neighbouring Victorian-era industrial buildings and Scandinavian design elements, with the latter inspired by Mr Richard Steenberg, the Danish industrialist who established a number of businesses in the area throughout the 1850s. As a result, clean lines and the extensive use of natural light are key features of the scheme. This has been achieved to great eff ect using Senior’s slimline aluminium fenestration systems which
have been fabricated and installed by Crown Doors and Shutters. Each of the apartments feature Senior’s low
U-value PURe® aluminium windows, specifi ed as triple-glazed tilt and turn style units to provide safe and secure ventilation and ease of maintenance. Senior’s thermally-effi cient PURe® SLIDE and PURe® FOLD patio doors have also been installed to provide access to private terraces which overlook the river. As well as helping to maximise the use of natural light, Senior’s fully Part L compliant PURe® aluminium windows and doors will also help improve energy effi ciency, reduce fuel costs and contribute to lowering the overall carbon footprint of the building. The ground fl oor retail units also benefi t
from Senior’s PURe® casement aluminium windows, with further daylighting achieved through the use of Senior’s slim profi le SF52 aluminium curtain wall system to the main entrances. Senior’s robust SPW501 commercial doors have also been installed to provide safe and secure access.
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Rebranding highlights Epwin Window Systems’ credentials
to be rebranded to highlight their status as Epwin Window Systems’ brands. From now on, the systems will be recognised as Spectus from
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wo of the biggest PVC-U window and door systems in the commercial sector, Spectus and Optima from Profi le 22, are
Epwin Window Systems and Optima from Epwin Window Systems. Gerald Allen, Head of Marketing at Epwin
Window Systems, said: “Spectus and Optima are brands of the biggest names in window and door manufacturing. By rebranding and streamlining the market message, we can highlight the strengths, depth and breadth of our commercial market off er and the formidable credentials that Epwin Window Systems off ers the commercial sector.” Epwin Window Systems’ impressive 40-year
track record of working with public and private sector organisations speaks for itself. Across new build and refurbishment contracts, its multiple PVC-U systems are specifi ed for housing developments, social housing projects, hospitals, educational establishments and more. The products are chosen because they have
an impressive set of commercial credentials. From an environmental perspective,
Epwin Window Systems windows and doors are all designed to maximise thermal effi ciency and meet regulatory requirements, helping specifi ers to meet environmental targets. The company was also the fi rst UK systems house to achieve the VinylPlus® Product Label, the labelling scheme that makes it easy for customers and markets to identify the most sustainable and high-performance PVC-U products. The company off ers next-level technical and specifi cation support service as standard. This
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service helps ensure the exacting standards of every aspect of a window and door schedule are met. There is also an Approved Commercial
Partners scheme that provides peace of mind that approved manufacturers have the expertise and experience to take on the biggest commercial projects. Gerald concluded: “The quality of our multiple systems combined with our size and strength make us a reliable and value-added partner. We help our customers deliver cost-eff ective and inspirational projects that protect homes and buildings and the people who live and work in them.”
0845 340 3968
www.epwinwindowsystems.co.uk
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