Structural glazing at Abbey Wood station delivers elegance with no sting in the tail When it comes to glazing in public places with the heaviest footfall, toughness is the number-one priority – but that doesn’t mean compromising on aesthetics, as the glazing at the newly refurbished, manta-ray-shaped Abbey Wood station demonstrates. Abbey Wood station is currently served by Southeastern rail services and has been re-developed by Network Rail as part of the Crossrail project. The station will serve the anticip … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
200 Spectus Flush Tilt & Turn Windows fitted in high profile social housing development 200 Spectus Flush Tilt & Turn Windows were specified and installed in the construction of 44 high quality social housing properties for Crawley Borough Council. A former depot in Southgate Crawley, the 22 houses and 22 flats were situated in a high-profile location and aesthetics of the development was vital. Architecturally, a contemporary interpretation of the Crawley ‘new town’ style was specified, with mainly brick elevat … » more from Spectus Windows Systems …»
Installation at Slimming World HQ announced as finalist in major awards programme Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has been listed as a finalist for Commercial Project of the Year in the G19 Awards for its installation at Slimming Word’s HQ. The installation, recognised by the glazing industry awards programme, was part of an £8.5 million renovation scheme at the weight loss organisation’s Derbyshire workspace. Pilkington UK supplied low-emissivity and solar control glass … » more from Pilkington Building Products - UK …»
CMS completes glazing package for Glasgow’s innovative new ‘Sengetun’ hospice CMS Window Systems has delivered an extensive package of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling for a new £21m hospice in Glasgow, which its development team has designed to provide palliative care services fit for the 21st century in a homely and respectful environment. Designed by Ryder Architecture and built by main contractor Balfour Beatty, the new Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, created in the city’s leafy Bel … » more from CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) …»
Senior’s products flock together at the new Doncaster Wool Market The combination of slim profile aluminium curtain walling and high-performance aluminium commercial doors from Senior Architectural Systems has played a key role in the major refurbishment of Doncaster’s historic Grade II listed Wool Market. As a South Yorkshire based company, with its head office just down the road in Denaby, Senior was the ideal choice to supply the fenestration systems for one of Doncaster’s most iconic bu … » more from Senior Architectural Systems …»
Window Ware delivers winning formula for KCW Windows to complete school science block refurb Window Ware, the award-winning independent hardware distributor, has helped one of its customers deliver safe and simple window operation to a local school science lab. KCW Windows, an accomplished family-run fabricator with over 35 years of experience, was asked by Bedford Borough Council to tender to replace ten worn-out windows at a local boys’ school. The team at KCW called on Window Ware to supply Caldwell folding opene … » more from Window Ware …»
12 acres of solar control glass gives landmark Dubai tower the coolest views in the city The Palm Tower, a new landmark from master developer Nakheel, under construction at the heart of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah, promises that each of its luxury hotel rooms and apartments will feature one of the best views in the city. To achieve this, the 52-storey, 240-metre-tall hotel and residential building will be clad entirely in glass. Of course, Dubai’s climate means that preventing excessive heat build-up ins … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Pilkington Planar™ glazing welcomes customers to M&S store in the glass manufacturer’s home town The new Marks & Spencer site for St Helens is located literally over the road from glass manufacturer Pilkington United Kingdom Limited’s production facility – so it’s appropriate that the firm’s glass will be welcoming customers into the store. The glass was produced at Pilkington UK’s Alexandra Works site, which supplies projects all over the world, including recent installations in New York, Italy and Qatar. Howeve … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Case Study on Glan Clwyd Hospital’s £70m refurbishment project Plans were approved in 2011 to remodel one of North Wales’s biggest hospitals, Glan Clwyd Hospital, in Bodelwyddan. The refurbishment project was given the go-ahead by Health minister Lesley Griffiths and involved the careful removal of dangerous asbestos from the shell of the building. The decision to tackle the asbestos problem signalled the green light to carry out a wide-scale refurbishment of the hospital, which … » more from Vistamatic Ltd(BetweenGlassBlinds™) …»
Senior’s in good shape at new sports complex The new sports complex at the Solent University in Southampton has been kitted out with a high-performance aluminium fenestration package from Senior Architectural Systems. Designed by Architecture PLB, the University’s new sports building offers a range of facilities for both students and the general public and has been created as part of the wider redevelopment of the East Park Terrace campus. The complex comprises a four … » more from Senior Architectural Systems …»
Cool elegance on the water – “CentoNew” office building uses SWISSPACER Centogene AG has built a new research centre for the genetic diagnosis of rare hereditary diseases in Rostock, Germany. A number of different types of glass were used for the glazing. SWISSPACER warm edge spacer bars were specified for the glazed units for improved heat loss and energy efficiency within the building. Centogene is a world-leading organisation studying the genetic analysis of rare, hereditary diseases. Since … » more from Swisspacer …»
Optima Chamfered Windows help transform 1960s building into stylish modern housing Over 1,000 Profile 22 Optima Chamfered Windows have been used in the transformation of a disused 1960s office building into 184 studio, one and two bed ultra-high quality apartments aimed at young homeowners in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. Sim Chem House, a six storey office block had been built in the 1960s but had been empty for many years and fallen into disrepair. It was purchased by developers Inspired Homes for redevelopmen … » more from Epwin Window Systems …»
Jack Aluminium Systems New PAS24 Automatic Sliding Door System from Jack Aluminium Commercial aluminium systems specialist Jack Aluminium has partnered with Geze UK to create the first PAS24 approved automatic sliding door system. It’s been designed to fill a gap in the healthcare and care home sectors, where residents a ... »
Pilkington Building Products - Structural glazing at Abbey Wood station delivers elegance with no sting in the tail, When it comes to glazing in public places with the heaviest footfall, toughness is the number-one priority – but that does ...»
Everglade Windows Ltd - Everglade Windows are an Ultion Smart lock launch partner, London’s No. 1 fabricator, Everglade Windows, is no stranger to being ahead of the trend – which is why they are a launch ...»
Fullex Locks Limited - Success for Fullex electronic lock at MLA Expo 2019, As one of the most recognised lock brands in the domestic and commercial market, Fullex was pleased to unveil its latest d ...»
Senior Architectural Systems - Senior’s new slimline PURe® door slides into view, Senior Architectural Systems has added further choice to its popular range of aluminium residential patio doors with the l ...»