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TOP OF THE CLASS On a facade design where function and aesthetics go hand in hand, the powdercoated Sun Control Overhead Louvres on King’s School Centennial Building are a crowning touch Various shade strategies were employed on the new King’s School Centennial Building, from the modulated facade to the mesh service gantries. The top floor, however, required a special treatment in the form of architectural louvres – these not only shade the classroom directly below but also bring a sleek aesthetic element to complete the facade. For the King’s School project, architects Warren and Mahoney specified 300mm Maxi Louvres in a Bracket Fixed configuration, says Louvretec con- tract manager Terry Elliot. “The large sun louvres are fixed at a 45 degree pitch for the most effective sun control – providing strategic shade while at the same time admitting plenty of natural light to the classrooms below.” Louvretec’s 300mm Maxi Louvres are a large, airfoil shape with very good span widths. The louvres are constructed of aluminium, making them strongly resistant to wear and tear – an imperative given the building’s focus on sustainability. “Our Sun Louvre blades can be fixed overhead, such as here at King’s School, or fixed in lengths that run horizontally or vertically on the face of a building,” says Elliot. “This configuration works well on both residential and commercial buildings. Motorised and hand operable options are also available. With 20 years in the business, Louvretec offers a variety of designer louvre options. The nationwide company provides 3D renders at design stage and has its own in-house professional installers. “Louvretec systems, our own proprietary brackets included, are engineered to an architect’s precise requirements. They are distinguished by aesthetic and functional design, high quality and durability.” For details nationwide, contact Louvretec NZ phone: [phone], email: [email protected], or alternatively head online: www.louvretec.co.nz save and share online: search 252829638 at Trendsideas.com This page:Maxi Louvre Blades provide sun control and a sleek aesthetic for the Centennial Building at King’s School, Auckland. search | save | share at