ALUMINIUM
OPENING UP NEGLECTED AREAS
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THE REDEVELOPMENT of Paris’ Macdonald Warehouse has transformed an urban logistics building into a vibrant and contemporary neighbourhood, using bespoke glazing systems from Reynaers.
This project integrates into The Grand Urban Renewal Project; Paris’ wider efforts to provide more homes and inject life into neglected areas.
It is a highly versatile product, with a range of available opening types and threshold solutions. The folding elements with hidden gaskets create a particularly clean appearance, proving to be both efficient and aesthetically pleasing for ceilinghigh, foldable doors.
Key factors in specifying a range of Reynaers products for lots N5 and S6 of the design were performance, costs and technical evaluation. The CF 77 system combines high insulation and comfort with visual appeal.
The clean, sharp design of Reynaers windows integrates perfectly with the rhythmically extruded façades. This pleated façade was designed by FAA and XDGA, which wraps around the entire ground floor, the bridge building across the tramline as well as the exterior spaces and two blocks of assisted rental housing.
A key concept for renewal project was due to desénclavement, or‘ opening up,’ making the area less isolated and more accessible.
TRANSFORMATION OF BRISTOL’ S ICONIC ELECTRICITY HOUSE
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SITUATED IN THE HEART of Bristol’ s city centre, the imposing Electricity House has been restored to its former glory by developer Crest Nicholson, bringing back the building’ s distinctive art deco style.
Originally designed by renowned architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the Grade II-listed building is situated within a conservation area, and has been transformed into a mixed-use development of 85 highspecification
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luxury apartments and commercial space.
Supplied and installed by Techniglaze, one of Smart’ s specialist fabricator and installer partners, the company’ s Alitherm Heritage system provided the perfect solution for windows from the first to the fifth floor of the building. In excess of 300 windows were supplied and installed by Techniglaze, including 225 Alitherm Heritage units.
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Speaking after the project was completed, Spencer Newman, Techniglaze Director, said:“ This was both a technically and logistically challenging project, set right in the heart of Bristol city centre, but we are all delighted with the outcome. We worked closely with the Smart team and the client, Crest Nicholson, to make sure we were able to realise their design and performance aspirations.” |
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Sandbanks Installation
Aluminium specialist, CDW Systems, recently supplied its market leading aluminium doors for a prestigious project in Dorset.
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THE COMPANY TEAMED UP WITH long-standing customer, Bournemouth Glass & Glazing, to complete the project at the luxurious Sandbanks peninsula, which saw Bournemouth Glass & Glazing install four aluminium doors in one of the properties backing onto the beach.
Bournemouth Glass & Glazing installed three Smarts Visoglide patio doors at the rear of the building – one as a replacement to an existing door and two as part of a kitchen extension. The installer also fitted a SAPA aluminium entrance door leading to the new kitchen.
John Oakley, Managing Director at Bournemouth Glass & Glazing comments:“ We have been a CDW customer since the very beginning. We have grown with them as a company and Jerry has been a friend of mine for many years.
“ They are our primary aluminium supplier and I think our long-standing business relationship is a testament to the exceptional products and quality service CDW has continued to offer over the years.”
Jerry Webb, Managing Director of CDW Systems, comments:“ We are delighted to see our products installed in such a prestigious location, particularly by one of our most valued, long-standing customers.”
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