Archetech Issue 43 2019 | Page 127

13 14 15 16 13 OMNIE GROUND SOURCE SOLUTION FOR UNIQUE PLYMOUTH PROPERTY After waiting a decade to gain planning permission to build their new home in a location steeped in British Naval history, a Devon couple were determined to optimise not just the views available, but also the technical specifications: choosing an OMNIE ground source heat pump to deliver the high hot water demand underfloor heating requirements throughout the spacious four bedroom property. www.omnie.co.uk ISOPRO ® AND ISOMAXX ® Insulated Concrete Balcony Connection Systems offer the best insulation performance, with higher load capacity and faster Installation. • Cost-effective, high-quality performance components • Faster installation with no need to tape joints. • Blank inserts of the same insulation material to optimize design/cost • Easy to cut to length when needed • No moisture absorption by the insulation layer to reduce thermal performance. • Very low deflection at the connection to the structure For more information and advice please contact J&P Building Systems ltd. www.jp-uk.com 15 LONDON DESIGN PRACTICE SHOWCASES STEEL WINDOW STYLE The headquarters of a leading design practice, located close to The Shard and the Southbank’s redeveloped London Bridge Station, provide a stylish example of steel windows’ relevance to a vibrant urban landscape. Steel Window Association (SWA) member, West Leigh, retrofitted three different systems into the building. West Leigh was selected to supply a variety of frames for the offices of TP Bennett at One America Street when the practice undertook major renovation. Not only was the project a success, but West Leigh - located a few miles east in Charlton - has gained an ideal reference site for its diverse capabilities. For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk or call 020 8543 2841. 16 LOCAL BLACKFRIARS, MANCHESTER Local Blackfriars is a beautiful gated residential project, comprising 388 apartments, penthouses and townhouses across two towers, in Blackfriars, Greater Manchester. This striking look was achieved using a combination of finishes. An acid etched finish forms the base and the crown of the buildings, which provides an elongated appearance and the remainder of the precast elements are comprised of reconstituted stone with granite aggregate with a polished finish and incorporated cast-in green glazed tiles. A key feature of this project from Techrete’s perspective was the fixing of the balconies directly to the panels on-site, facilitating much simpler construction and installation. Local Blackfriars was designed by John Matthews Architects and constructed by Domis Construction, with Techrete supplying the architectural, precast concrete panels. techrete.com/ The OMNIE CWCV flexible GSHP range is available in three sizes with a maximum output of 13.5kW and can be suitable for small commercial as well as residential developments. They are compact and neatly packaged, while they are also supplied with peripheral equipment such as the necessary expansion vessels and manifold for connection to bore holes or shallow ground arrays. 14