Fenestration Australia Design Awards Winners Magazine 2015 | Page 29

Winner

AWA best use of
windows & doors
Commercial new
construction up to
$5million
Evolution Window
Systems
Northern Beaches Christian School,
Duffys Forest, NSW

The client requested the largest possible top hung, double
glazed, sliding door system, double glazed, around which
they would then build the walls to suit. Being a school,
special consideration was given to the operating forces to
allow for ease of use by children. The design also had to
comply with various codes including disabled, operating
forces, fire escape and section J requirements.
The E3 series met these demands with 2400 x 3000mm
wide sliding door panels and beyond. Evolution went to
the maximum of 250 kg per panel. Internal timber joinery,
Vic Ash with a black Japan stain, acoustic seals, and the
electric hardware fitted, all complemented the design.
The design approach for this project capitalised on the
positive qualities of this modern building to provide
a facility that would provide a creative teaching and
learning environment for years to come.
The Elevate series of modern sliding doors, along with
double glazing delivers excellent thermal performance
and is ideal for commercial and high end applications.
The results are aesthetically brilliant. With enormous
natural light produced and thermally efficient, it creates a
happy place to learn.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS
The results are aesthetically brilliant allowing for
enormous amounts of natural light and thermal efficiency,
creating maximum amenity for the students and staff.

Michael Brookes (left) accepted the award for Evolution Window
Systems. Presented by Michael O’Keefe (right), AWA Chairman.

www.evolutionwindows.com.au

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