New vaulted glass roof brings sun-lit, year-round shopping to a Devon town “Weather has had a greater effect on sales than economic numbers, we’ve known that forever” . So said former John Lewis managing director Andy Street, alluding to a longstanding challenge for British retailers – how to keep shoppers coming out on cold, wet and windy days. At one traditional shopping centre at the heart of a Devon town, the solution is architectural – enclosing the previously open-air pedestrianised st … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Project: Specialist Mental Health Care Home in Bushey Background This high-dependency care home in Bushey, provides specialist support for people with mental health problems. It is a high-category hospital facility offering round-the-clock support to a limited number of service users. The specialist unit helps people who are dealing with varying levels of mental illness. On site, residents live semi-independent whilst receiving specialist care from trained mental … » more from Vistamatic Ltd(BetweenGlassBlinds™) …»
Spectus Vertical Sliders help revamp stunning 1866 residence 54 Spectus white vertical sliding windows with through horn detailing, including 14 arched vertical sliders, have been installed in a prestigious refurbishment project at Foxhill House, Chester. Foxhill House is a stantial Italianate house originally built for the Archdeacon of Chester. It is set in 70 acres of Cheshire woodland, which incorporates an arboretum containing several species of rare plants and trees. In the 19 … » more from Spectus Windows Systems …»
SWA refurbishment specialist, ASWS, returns to County Hall after twenty years County Hall on the Southbank of the Thames is one of the capital’s most notable buildings, having continued to fulfil many roles since the departure of the GLC; and has twice been the focus for far-reaching restoration work involving one of the Steel Window Association’s members. London-based, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), specialises in the repair and restoration of steel and other metal windows, including herita … » more from Steel Window Association …»
CMS delivers glazing on a grand scale for prestigious Edinburgh residences A comprehensive package of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling by CMS Window Systems, which includes ultra-contemporary 3m x 3m lift and slide doors, has enabled CALA Homes to deliver on its vision to create one Edinburgh’s most prestigious developments in years. Situated in the grounds of the famous Donaldson’s estate, one of the Scottish capital’s best-known landmarks, The Crescent is a stunning new build developme … » more from CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) …»
Optima Casement Windows from Profile 22 at the heart of a major renovation project Profile 22’s Optima Casement Windows were a central part of a £1.3 million renovation project at Woldgate School and Sixth Form College in Pocklington near York In May 2017, Woldgate School secured £1.3 million for improvements to its buildings from the Department for Education. The funds were to cover work including the removal and replacement of external walls not of brick construction, as well as windows and doors, many of … » more from Epwin Window Systems …»
Senior makes its Everyman Cinema debut Senior Architectural Systems has successfully completed its first contract for Everyman Cinemas after supplying a range of aluminium fenestration solutions for the boutique cinema chain’s new theatre in Greater Manchester. Working in collaboration with architects Fusion DNA, GF Holdings (Contractors) Ltd and specialist installers AliFast (Commercial) Ltd, Senior has delivered a glazing package that has provided the new cinem … » more from Senior Architectural Systems …»
SWA member supplies steel windows and screens to London hotel Steel Window Association (SWA) member, Crittall Windows, was chosen to undertake both internal and external work at the Ace Hotel in London’s Shoreditch. The 258-room hotel, an existing structure which has been refashioned into a distinctly boutique building, is just a few minutes’ walk from Brick Lane, near a conservation area which, over the centuries, has featured grain warehouses and industrial buildings. It was … » more from Steel Window Association …»
Spectus Vertical Sliders deliver heritage authenticity and modern practicality Over 250 Spectus Vertical Sliders have been used in the refurbishment of University of Sussex student accommodation in Brighton. The University of Sussex Kings Road student accommodation has a prominent position in a conservation area on the seafront. As part of a wider programme of refurbishment of the building, which houses 124 students, new windows were specified. Spectus Vertical Sliders were identified as the windows th … » more from Spectus Windows Systems …»
Robert Hooke Science Centre showcases W50 thermally broken steel windows The first full-scale installation of the revolutionary new W50TB (Thermally Broken) steel window system has been successfully carried out as part of the extension and refurbishment of the Robert Hooke Science Centre at Westminster School, London, improving both the appearance and the thermal performance of the building. Steel Window Association member, West Leigh, designed, manufactured and installed the £1million package on … » more from Steel Window Association …»
Stunning £11m transformation of Edwardian mill into luxury apartments in Leeds A former Edwardian mill in Leeds has been sensitively restored and turned into a stunning development of luxury apartments by Leeds based ALPHA Aluminium. Each of the 89 spacious flats at Horsforth Mill, bursting with character and craftsmanship, have received a unique new look thanks to Jack Aluminium Systems. The £11m project used the JCW curtain walling system to create cutting-edge style without losing the buildin … » more from Jack Aluminium Systems …»
Profile 22’s Flush Tilt and Turn windows provide the solution for The Strand Profile 22’s Flush Tilt and Turn windows were chosen for new residential and retail blocks and a community facility hub in Kirkholt, Rochdale The Strand in Rochdale is a partnership between Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing. The project involved the demolition of three existing residential and retail buildings and the construction of new retail blocks and a community facility hub plus sixteen new apart … » more from Epwin Window Systems …»
Tradesmith Tradesmith sees demand rise for Ultraframe conservatories Sussex window and door manufacturer Tradesmith is seeing demand increase for superior conservatories thanks to its partnership with Ultraframe. The impressive range includes nine different designs, from traditional Lanterns to contemporary ‘Livin ... »
Freefoam Plastics - Freefoam’s quality and lifetime guarantees are number one for Simply Roofline, Ever since setting up shop in 2006, Simply Roofline has taken pride in its customer service and expertise in supplying and ...»
Glazerite UK Group Ltd - K2 and Glazerite refit is top of the class, When teachers at a Cheshire primary school were unable to use their recently installed windows, K2 Aluminium Systems and t ...»
K2 Conservatories Ltd - K2 and Glazerite refit is top of the class, When teachers at a Cheshire primary school were unable to use their recently installed windows, K2 Aluminium Systems and t ...»
Rapierstar Ltd - Poor quality hardware in spotlight following Cumbrian flood door failings, With a recent BBC news report highlighting numerous failures in flood doors which were fitted into Cumbrian homes as part ...»