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‘ SEA ’ IT TO BELIEVE IT : BRIDLINGTON TOWN HALL REFURBISHMENT
As part of a £ 3 million remodelling and upgrading of Bridlington Town Hall for East Riding of Yorkshire Council , Howells Patent Glazing has supplied and installed two of its patent glazing systems and two pyramid rooflights . Specified by main contractor , Houlton of Hull , Howells completed three areas of glazing in the Grade 2 listed building .
» THE BIRMINGHAMbased business designed and manufactured its HG2 and HG3 self-supporting patent glazing systems , with 28mm double glazed units for installation in two areas – office space in the north west corner of the building and more significantly , at the rear of the front entrance above the main staircase . Each glazed area spans around two and half metres . The glazing bar was supplied in a matt polyester powder coated finish in Basalt Grey RAL 7012 .
Using Howells ’ aluminium thermally broken system , the two pyramid rooflights were designed to cover a pair of original domed rooflights . Each rooflight measures three metres square with a 30-degree pitch and comprises square aluminium profile also in Basalt Grey RAL 7012 , with 28mm double glazed units .
Independently tested for weathertightness ( BS 6375 Part 1 ) and Resistance to snow and permanent load ( EN 14351 ) the new rooflights provide valuable protection for the existing domed rooflights .
Howells had to overcome several access issues due to the location of the existing glazing . The domed rooflights are situated in a narrow void between two
‘ Installation was made quicker and easier by the pyramid rooflights being delivered in kit form with pre-drilled holes , helping to ensure an accurate fit , first-time ’
walls , for example ; restricting movement and access . Installation was made quicker and easier by the pyramid rooflights being delivered in kit form with predrilled holes , helping to ensure an accurate fit , first-time . This is due to Howells commitment to assembling each rooflight in its factory prior to dispatch . If the delivery vehicle allows , the rooflight is delivered ready assembled otherwise , it is delivered as an easy-to-assemble kit with pre-drilled holes .
The refurbishment of the 1931 Grade 2 listed building had to balance conservation with modernity . The alterations were designed to be sympathetic and complementary , using materials and techniques appropriate to the historical fabric of the building .
At the heart of the project was the transformation of the internal layout , making it more efficient , with better designed office and public service areas . The new open plan layout emphasises the sweep of the imperial staircase that leads to the council chamber and first floor offices and retains features like the chandelier .
Bridlington Town Hall houses a customer service centre and the Registrar ’ s service for marriages , births and deaths . The alterations have created more open-plan areas , and so created a better experience for both staff and public .
Over half of the ground floor is now occupied by Bridlington Job Centre Plus , the new facilities complement the customer service centre and provide two essential public services in the same building .
The refurbishment was funded in the main by the council , alongside funds from the government ’ s One Public Estate programme . The project is a key part of the council ’ s ongoing work in several locations to regenerate Bridlington .
An East Riding of Yorkshire Council spokesperson said : “ We have been delighted with all aspects of the Bridlington Town Hall refurbishment , which has created a very impressive facility in the town , bringing together various services and organisations , whilst preserving and enhancing the history and the beauty of the building .”
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