Nearly 4,600m2 of glazing went into HG Construction’s £77m Canada Street development for Scape in London’s docklands, which was the first large scale installation of AluK’s new C70S 70mm window system.
The C70S system, fabricated and installed here by Arkay Windows, was chosen in response to the specification from Stephen Marshall Architects. Sam Coley, a partner at Stephen Marshall, explained: “Our specification was for a high performing contemporary aluminium fenestration and façade system with slim sightlines and excellent U-Values – and the AluK systems were ideal for that.
“The fact that we could use two different window configurations, residential and commercial doors and curtain walling from one supplier right across this mixed-use development meant we got a satisfyingly uniform look right across the project. For safety and optimal natural ventilation in the student accommodation, we were even able to specify a cost-effective fixed light in AluK alongside a vertical louvre.
The system was used alongside AluK’s 77ID system residential doors, SL52 capped curtain walling and GT55TB commercial entrance doors.
Sony Atwal, Arkay’s technical and operations director, said: “This project required a well-engineered, cost-effective window system and the C70S fitted the bill perfectly. It met all the performance and aesthetic requirements and was quick and easy to fabricate and install.
“Because it shares some components with the AluK 58BW system which is one of our most popular products and has a similar fabrication method, we were easily able to integrate it into our factory and deliver the same level of quality and precision.”
The 70mm C70S system has the same 89mm sightlines as the 58BW window system, but also boasts class-leading wind (600Pa) and water tightness (1500Pa). It has Secured by Design accreditation and can accommodate 50mm acoustic glazing, making it a good choice for this type of noisy urban environment.
