Stellar Aluminium helps give iconic windmill a transformative makeover
An iconic windmill that has been part of the Anglesey landscape for nearly three centuries has been rescued from the threat of ruin by an extensive restoration including windows and doors in the Stellar...
Mercury creates a tropical paradise in Kentucky
A ‘tropical garden paradise’ with bananas, citrus fruits and a large waterfall pond was the result of a US/UK collaboration in a substantial new-build home in Northern Kentucky beginning with aluminium fabrication by Gloucester-based...
Suncool makes a statement at Henrietta House
‘A street front that makes a statement’ was the order when a property investment firm invested in a large-scale development of Henrietta House, its London HQ.
The result was a ‘retail style’ glazed façade using...
Clearer and secure views of Yashin and Nubra
Visitors to Chester Zoo can enjoy clear, uninterrupted views of Yashin and Nubra, two rare snow leopards through an immersive viewing enclosure using specialised anti-reflective glazing provided by Pilkington UK.
Two glass viewing screens, each...
Arched tops retain appearance in apartment replacement
Kestrel Home Improvements used Epwin vertical sliding sash windows to replace deteriorated timber windows in an apartment development overlooking Kings Hill Golf Club in West Malling, Kent.
MD Mark Ramsey said: “We weren’t the cheapest...
Llanidloes High School, Powys
Fentrade and Window-Tec manufactured and installed 55 casement windows for Llanidloes High School in Powys replacing single-glazed units that were in a poor state of repair.
The white high gloss frames were manufactured from Aluk’s...
Fire safety at Northcote House
The renovation of historic Northcote House, a Grade II listed Neo-Georgian mansion, into a luxury retirement complex made extensive use of Pyroguard Infinity fire safety glass.
The glass was installed in Optima’s Technishield 70 fire-rated...
Three from Senior in The Barnum
Three products from Senior Architectural Systems had a part in the construction of The Barnum, a new residential development on Nottingham’s Queen’s Road.
Designed by Franklin Ellis Architects, and built by main contractor Graham Construction,...
Indoor ‘outdoor spaces’ at Deanston Wharf
Winter gardens give high-rise residents an all-weather ‘outdoor space’ but they require specific building materials to meet relevant fire safety regulations.
Pyroguard Balustrades were chosen to include the enclosed glazed balconies in many of the...
Gloomy kitchen to ‘favourite part of the house’
“We always loved the house, but hated the kitchen and how dark and small it was. Now, we honestly love it. It’s bright and spacious and our favourite part of the house.”
That was the...
