The new Oaklands Rise mixed-use residential development in London is not only one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects but also the largest contract undertaken by Senior Architectural Systems to date.
Designed by CZWG Architects and constructed by the Vistry Partnership, the £175m scheme comprises three tower blocks which vary in height from ten to 27 storeys. The buildings accommodate 605 homes, 40% of which are affordable housing, in addition to dedicated commercial space. aluminium doors, windows and curtain wall systems were specified throughout. Senior partnered with OCL Facades to deliver the fenestration package for the first phase residential scheme and with Soundcraft on the commercial elements.
Senior’s SF52 aluminium curtain wall system was used to create the faceted curved elevation, with the smooth rounded corners of the balconies and corner apartments further accentuating the design. Senior’s SPW500 aluminium commercial doors were used externally and installed to the fire exits and main entrance, with SPW600 aluminium doors fitted internally throughout communal areas.
With the need to increase energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of the scheme, Senior’s patented low U-value PURe aluminium windows and PURe Slide patio doors were also chosen for the scheme. The PURe SLIDE aluminium sliding doors also provide select apartments with access to individual roof terraces.
The aluminium fenestration systems were also powder-coated to provide extra durability and to complement the aesthetic of exterior brickwork.
Oaklands Rise has been developed by Genesis Housing in partnership with West London football club Queens Park Rangers, which has expressed interest in creating a new stadium in the area. Constructed over several phases, Senior Architectural Systems first became involved in the scheme in 2016, with the total fenestration package value estimated to be in the region of £7m, making it Senior’s most substantial contract win to date.
