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Kawneer systems help students get iPod Touchy feely

Wed, Oct 10, 2012 13:31 CET

Glazing systems by Kawneer feature on the new Essa Academy in Bolton.Curtain walling, windows and doors by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer feature on a unique learning environment. Kawneer’s AA®100 zone/mullion drained curtain walling with 50mm sightlines, AA®541 casement windows and series 190 heavy-duty commercial entrance doors were installed by specialist sub-contractor Extruded Window Systems for main contractor Kier Constructionthroughout the £14million Essa Academy

Kawneer systems help make Nine a 10 out of 10

Thu, Sep 13, 2012 17:50 CET

An air leakage record-breaking office building features glazing systems by Kawneer.Curtain walling from leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer has helped a commercial building achieve a record-breaking air leakage rate. Some 3,000m² of Kawneer’s AA®110 zone/mullion-drained curtain walling with 65mm sightlines were specified by Michael Laird architects to help Nine, Edinburgh BioQuarter achieve a BREEAM “Very good” rating. In fact, the overall steel-frame,

Kawneer systems help with healing in Fife

Tue, Sep 04, 2012 13:51 CET

The full range of Kawneer systems have been used on the new Victoria Hospital in KirkcaldyCurtain walling, windows and doors from architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer not only met performance specifications for the new Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy but were also of a high standard aesthetically, according to the architects. BDP were familiar with Kawneer as one of the market leaders in their field, having used the manufacturer’s systems on previous projects, and it was the full range that was called on for the £170 million, 500-bed extension to existing facilities. The

Kawneer launches high-performance lift/slide system

Tue, Jun 12, 2012 17:13 CET

Kawneer has enhanced its offer to the residential and commercial sectors with the introduction of a high-performance lift/slide door.A lift/slide door that offers maximum panoramic viewing alongside the highest levels of thermal and weathering performance has been launched to the residential and commercial sectors by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer. The AA®3572’s lift/slide technology uses stainless steel rollers to ensure smooth and effortless operation while the maximum panel sizes of 3m x 3m and weights of up to 400kg enable large areas of glazing to be used

Kawneer systems help college into the 21st Century

Tue, Apr 24, 2012 16:42 CET

Kawneer’s windows, doors and curtain walling feature on the redeveloped K College in Kent.The entire range of architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer were used on the redevelopment of K College for their “high quality” and flexibility. Kawneer’s windows and doors and curtain walling, used vertically and as rooflights, feature on the £60 million new-build and refurbishment of the former West Kent College in Tonbridge, one of the largest projects of its kind in the further education sector. Aluminium’s sustainability credentials, low maintenance and long life cycles also played a

Kawneer systems help Mosley Street with a monumental facelift

Wed, Apr 11, 2012 17:19 CET

Kawneer’s curtain walling features on a Manchester office block.Curtain walling from leading UK architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer features prominently on the £7million redevelopment of a Manchester office block. Kawneer’s AA®100 zone/mullion drained curtain walling, with 50mm sightlines, has been used alongside terracotta rainscreen panels to re-clad 80 Mosley Street in St Peter’s Square. Robinson Architects were commissioned by developers Bilsdale Properties to redesign the five-storey building to bring it into the 21st century and revitalise the prominent site

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