Archetech Issue 40 2019 | Page 37

NOISE MITIGATION AGAINST HS2 ENABLING WORKS AT 30 EUSTON SQUARE 30 Euston Square is a spectacular Grade II* Listed building dating back to 1906. In 2010 it was acquired by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RGCP), who took up the challenge of refurbishing and upgrading its spaces. Selectaglaze has a long standing relationship with RCGP and has carried out a number of installations to different areas of the building over the years. The relationship began in 2010, when the new owners decided it was essential to undertake works to decrease noise ingress on the façade overlooking the Euston Road, notably the State Room on the top floor. To make it more attractive for the users of the space, it was decided to treat the windows and roof lights with secondary glazing. On a few of the lower floors there are study rooms where GP members can stay when on College business. Secondary glazing has been installed to stop noise from passing traffic. In 2012/2013, Selectaglaze returned to install secondary glazing to other areas of the building, which were either used for RCGP staff or as tenanted office areas. These were overlooking Euston Square and a few of the study bedrooms towards the rear of the building. The local area has transformed dramatically in recent years, with Euston Station set to become the end point of the new HS2 high speed rail link. In 2016 Selectaglaze was approached to install secondary glazing to areas of the RGCP building on Stephenson Way and Euston Street to help combat noise from the building work. Established in 1966 and granted a Royal Warrant in 2004, Selectaglaze is the prominent specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary glazing. Selectaglaze will be showcasing a variety of secondary glazing products at Futurebuild from the 5th – 7th March, ExCel London at Stand D21. For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271 / email: [email protected] or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk MEDIEVAL HOUSEHOLD HIDING ANCIENT PRIORY RUINS ENRICHED WITH SECONDARY GLAZING The Priory is a stunning Grade II Listed residence in the village of Blythburgh, a settlement of probable Saxon origin. The property itself was constructed in a number of phases. A medieval chapel sits at the west side, with a 17th century farmhouse, a rebuilt 15th century timber framed property and early 20th century additions making up the remainder of the house. The Priory shares its grounds with the ruins of a 12th century Augustine Priory which has been the subject of an archaeological investigation by Channel 4’s Time Team as well as subsequent digs which confirmed the existence of a Christian church on the site from c.700 AD. The primary windows are a mixture of Georgian, leaded outward opening casements and fixed lights within timber or stone frames. Due to the Listed status of the building, these thermally inefficient windows could not be replaced. However, current owner Chiara Saunders found a solution in Selectaglaze secondary glazing. Selectaglaze installed 15 units comprising of the Series 10 - 2 and 3 pane horizontal sliding units. The Chapel windows were treated with white Series 45 single side hung casements with a gothic arch to match the opening. The Saunders family were so impressed with the quality of the secondary glazing that a further 16 units were installed – a combination of the Series 10 - 2 and 3 pane horizontal sliding units. Contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271 / e mail: [email protected] or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk “Selectaglaze has helped make this possible and we were grateful to be draught free when the Beast from the East hit us earlier this year.” Chiara Saunders Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze has attained a reputation as a leading secondary glazing specialist. Selectaglaze will be showcasing a range of secondary glazing products at The Listed Property Show from the 9th – 10th February, Olympia London at Stand B22.