MARYHILL HEALTH CENTRE: A BRAND NEW
BEACON OF HEALTH BY METAL TECHNOLOGY
Maryhill Health Centre is a shining example of a state-of-the-art
regeneration project built to showcase the latest technology and
healthcare provision in a way that is inspiring and inviting to the
public. The project brings together an impressive suite of solutions
from architectural aluminium systems’ company, Metal Technology.
The building was designed to replace the old health centre as part
of the city of Glasgow’s wider regeneration plan for Maryhill. The
new centre incorporates GP Practices, physiotherapy, podiatry,
community dental services, district nursing, health visitors,
community mental health services, youth health service and health
improvement teams.
With a project value of approx. £12.4m,the Health Centre features
a combination of Metal Technology’s System 17 SP and System 17
Capped curtain walling systems alongside a combination of System
5-35 Hi Tilt & Turn windows, System 5-20D doors and distinctive
LV023 louvres.
The impressive full height atria, creates views to waiting areas and
reception points across multiple floors which assists with way-
finding in the centre. Additionally, the sky-facing windows flood
the building with natural light, inducing a sense of calm within the
space. Jackie Kerr, Head of Operations, North West Locality, Glasgow
Health & Social Care Partnership, said: “The new Health and Care
Centre is a state of the art building, giving increased capacity and
more services to local residents of Maryhill in a welcoming modern
environment.”
Metal Technology was selected for this project due to its ability
to provide proprietary barrier load tested external grilles as
an integrated solution onto capped / flush silicone pointed
curtain walling within tight budget constraints. This fenestration
configuration maximised the potential natural ventilation provision
whilst using the minimal number of window openings – making the
solution financially economic yet technically robust. All Metal Technology systems are designed to perform seamlessly
together to deliver the desired aesthetic and performance
standards. Used individually or together, they offer complete
design flexibility for creative aesthetics with the assurance of value
engineered structural, weather and security performance.
For more information visit www.metaltechnology.com