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With glass an ever-popular building material , Pyroguard has helped to combine contemporary aesthetics with fire safety and sympathetically blend the old with the new on an exciting regeneration project in Cork , Ireland .
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dynamic regeneration project in Cork , Ireland , Horgan ’ s Quay is a six-acre mixed-use development located on the River Lee , next to the Port of Cork . Centred around the conservation of the site ’ s industrial heritage , Horgan ’ s Quay features three contemporary office buildings , apartments , a hotel , leisure facilities , shops and restaurants , including the restoration of the site ’ s heritage goods shed , carriage shed and original station house .
No . 1 Horgan ’ s Quay is one of the development ’ s three office buildings , with the upper floors of the new modern structure cantilevered over the site ’ s original Goods Shed . The lobby area features a large glazed partition on the first floor , helping to create an open , light space , as well as sympathetically blending the old restored structure with the new .
KCC Group , a door and glazing contractor , were appointed to deliver the EI30 SWS Screen works on the project . Site Contracts Manager , Ger McNamee , said : “ In order to ensure the safety of those within the building , 30-minute fire protection was required for the reception area , providing a fire barrier between the lobby and the first floor . Once we had the fire safety glass specification from the architect , O ’ Mahony Pike Architects , it was up to our team at KCC Group to source a supplier – this is when our relationship with Pyroguard began .”
To ensure that the desired aesthetic was achieved , while also meeting building safety regulations , Pyroguard Infinity T-EI30 / 24-2 SWS fire safety glass was chosen by KCC Group and installed in the glazed partition , within a Jansen steel profile system .
Pyroguard Infinity is a range of fire safety glass certified for butt-joint applications . With no vertical frame profiles required , it ’ s the ideal solution for providing visually appealing seamless partitions . Manufactured to EI classification , Pyroguard Infinity provides the highest level of integrity and heat insulation , protecting against flames , smoke and heat .
Ger continued : “ Pyroguard has been a really great support on this project and we ’ ve developed a good working relationship . Michael Shoer , Pyroguard ’ s Technical Sales Manager for Ireland , has been especially helpful ; he ’ s always there to provide advice when needed , and all the products have been delivered on time , which is key when working on any construction project .
“ We now plan to work with Pyroguard and use its range of fire safety glass solutions on other upcoming projects in Ireland .”
In addition to No . 1 Horgan ’ s Quay , Pyroguard Protect T-EI60 / 25-3 was also installed in the development ’ s Dean Hotel , used within the Jansen EI60 insulated steel double doorsets .
Part of the Technical Fire Safety Group , Pyroguard has been delivering its fire safety glass solutions to the construction market for over 30 years , helping customers to create beautiful and safe living and working spaces .
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