Out of this world innovation from Senior helps shape Nottinghamshire’s new science centre
This includes Senior’s patented PURe aluminium commercial doors, SPW600 automatic opening ventilation (AOV) aluminium windows, and its slimline SF52 aluminium curtain wall system. Combining slim sightlines with strength and durability, Senior’s SF52 curtain wall system has been used to frame the expansive glazing panels that enhance the building’s contemporary aesthetic and provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The system has been specified with feature caps, which add further interest to the façade design. Senior’s robust PURe commercial doors, which offer market-leading thermal efficiency, also help create a comfortable environment and provide safe and secure access for visitors and staff alike. The manufacturer’s SPW600 AOV windows, designed to aid natural ventilation and smoke control, further contribute to the building’s sustainability credentials. The new planetarium is seamlessly
integrated within the Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre, forming the heart of the facility. Positioned within the main building, the planetarium’s high-definition domed theatre is designed as a focal point, offering immersive space simulations and educational presentations. Surrounding it, the science centre features interactive exhibition spaces, classrooms, and hands-on learning areas, all carefully arranged to enhance the visitor experience. This thoughtful layout ensures a natural flow between the exhibits and the planetarium, creating a cohesive environment where science education and astronomical exploration come together under one roof.
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The new Planetarium & Science Discovery Centre at Sherwood Observatory in Sutton-in-Ashfield is bringing the universe a little closer to home, thanks to a stellar combination of innovative architecture and high-performance glazing solutions from Senior Architectural Systems. Designed by Anotherkind Architects and delivered by GF Tomlinson, the state-of-the-art facility is set to become a beacon for science education in the UK. Constructed on the site of a disused Victorian underground reservoir dating back to 1886, the facility honours its rich
heritage by retaining original features such as intricate brick arches and vaulted ceilings. These preserved elements provide a unique and atmospheric backdrop to the centre’s underground exhibition space and modern amenities, which include a café, education centre, classrooms and meeting areas. The stunning façade has been designed
to maximise natural light while providing efficient thermal performance, with Senior’s supply chain partner Optimus Architectural Ltd installing a trio of the manufacturer’s most popular products.
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