Archetech Issue 42 2019 | Page 97

“THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING” – CAN YOU HEAR ME? Situated at the end of Stansted Airport runway is a new College which opened in September 2018. An association was developed with Manchester Airport Group over a period of 5 years to secure the acre of land and get their buy-in for the proposed college. Funds were raised via a joint venture to build the college; two £3.5million grants from the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) Local Growth Fund and Essex County Council, as well as a £300,000 grant by Uttlesford District Council and a £50,000 funding contribution from the Savoy Trust. Stansted Airport College is the first on-site education facility of its kind at any major UK airport, designed by Pascall+Watson and built by Willmott Dixon. Courses are offered for students, who are looking for a career in the aviation and related industries. Acoustic consultant Cole Jarman Associates was employed to make recommendations, to create a quiet and comfortable learning environment. Selectaglaze was approached to help provide a solution with secondary glazing. Acoustic tests have shown that Selectaglaze secondary glazing can provide a 45dB reduction if set 200mm from a single glazed primary window with 6mm glass. Based on this, if used in conjunction with high performance primary windows, then the dB rating requirements would be met. Selectaglaze installed 32 units with their Series 10 2 and 3 pane horizontal sliders and a Series 41 casement door. All were installed with a cavity of 200mm and tightly sealed. Not only have the staff and students already seen the enormous acoustic benefit of the secondary glazing, but they should also gain from thermal insulation it provides and the added security. Established in 1966 and Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze has a wealth of experience working on many building types, from new build to Grade I Listed buildings. For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/e mail: [email protected] or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk SALICE AND MICHAEL FARRELL FURNITURE ARE THE PERFECT PARTNERS Salice UK are delighted to have teamed up with Michael Farrell Furniture, supplying their Eclipse pocket door system for installation within their kitchen ranges. Michael Farrell Furniture had total confidence in choosing Salice’s Eclipse pocket door system, as they were aware that it is the premier system available today. Designed to optimise space in a host of applications from larder units for kitchens, to hide away appliances like washing machines, freezers or even sinks, Eclipse is suitable for individual door weights up to 30kg David Farrell, Managing Director of Michael Farrell Furniture commented, “We have built our reputation on supplying our customers with perfectly crafted kitchens, which combine traditional craftsmanship with the latest technical advancements. The Eclipse system is a superb example of Salice’s vision to develop products that are both functional whilst being beautifully stylish. For further information on the SALICE product range please telephone 01480 413831 or visit Salice online at www.saliceuk.co.uk Michael Farrell Furniture is a family business established in 1979 committed to the design, manufacture and installation of the highest quality custom kitchens and furniture. Michael started making one-off kitchens and custom furniture from a small workshop and since then the company has grown steadily in size but has retained Michael’s original values of quality, integrity and personal service. In 2013 they opened their first public showroom in Wexford in Ireland, displaying a sample of the quality of craftsmanship that they have built their reputation upon. and offers versatility and performance combined with movement that features soft opening and closing, cam-assisted opening action and cushion door insertion. Furthermore, Eclipse can be installed, adjusted and inspected in situ, as all three movements are adjusted from the front of the cabinet in a simple, intuitive way. If so required, the complete mechanism can be removed from the front without dismantling the cabinet side.