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Senior’s SF62 system gets to work in Newcastle’s landmark office development


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n innovative aluminium curtain wall solution from Senior Architectural Systems has helped create a stunning


facade for Bank House, a new state of the art office development in the heart of Newcastle. At 12 storeys, Bank House is the tallest new build office building to have been constructed in the city in recent years and as such, required a robust solution to create the large expanses of floor to ceiling glazing deigned by Ryder Architecture. Senior’s innovative SF62 aluminium curtain wall system was the ideal choice, achieving the desired slim sightlines with the added reassurance of being able to accommodate greater structural movement. Combining an attractive robust aluminium frame with a wider 62 mm box, the increased rebate size of Senior’s SF62 system means that it is possible to provide either additional clearance between the section and infill, so that the system is able to allow the glass to move more, or greater edge cover for issues such as guarding. Benefitting from the


to achieve a BREAAM rating of ‘excellent’. Like all of Senior’s aluminium fenestration products, the SF62 curtain wall system is manufactured from recycled aluminium and can be fully recycled at the end of the building’s life. While in situ, Senior’s SF62 aluminium


curtain wall system provides


exceptional thermal performance to ensure compliance with the latest Part L requirements and the slim sightlines help maximise the flow of natural light. The


stunning


inherent strength of its aluminium frame, the new SF62 curtain wall system can also support transom loads of up to 750 kg and achieve longer glazing spans without the need for additional supporting steel to be used. Senior’s SF62 aluminium curtain wall system was fabricated and installed at Bank House by facade specialists Topside Group for main contractor Bowmer & Kirkland, who has constructed the new development


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also


provides the open-plan office interiors with spectacular 360º views of the surrounding city, including many of


area’s most


famous landmarks such as Tyne Bridge, river and Quayside quarter.


For more information please search for Senior Architectural Systems on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.


01709 772600 www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk


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Renson UK contributes to the redevelopment of London’s iconic Perfume Factory


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eading ventilation louvre specialist Renson UK has supplied its market leading systems to the infamous Perfume Factory in London, contributing to an overall redevelopment project. Designed by leading UK architecture and interior design firm Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher and managed by Ardmore Construction, the redevelopment at the site of the former Elizabeth Arden Perfume Factory marks a significant milestone for the site. Comprising of five buildings, including a 31-storey tower, the development consists of over 600 bespoke student rooms and 85 build-to-rent apartments, along with a seven- storey commercial office space with retail units on the ground floor. All five towers are constructed using traditional brickwork, including the 96 m central structure, which forms the site’s iconic identifier.


It was critical to Carey Jones Chapman


Tolcher that all parties involved in the project had experience in the construction of high-


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For this project, Renson UK supplied its 414 glazed in louvres, which are made from extruded aluminium sections and stainless steel 304 insect screen.


414 louvres have a blade pitch of 33.3 mm and can accommodate most glazing thicknesses. They also have a nominal free area of 50%, and are weather and aerodynamically tested to EN 13030, having achieved a class A weathering classification. Renson UK supplies fully tested, high- quality louvres and mechanical ventilation products for every application.


These include removable louvre panels, door systems, cladding systems, specification trickle vents, and self-regulating window ventilators.


rise developments, and with 50 years of experience


in designing, developing and


manufacturing high-performance ventilation products, Renson UK was the perfect candidate for the supply of louvres.


All products offer outstanding weather- tightness and have been fully tested to the highest standards, having undergone rigorous BSRIA testing.


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