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News Release from: Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems | Subject: Aluminium profiles
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 October 2005
Cost effective window walling for Ladram
Bay
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems supplied aluminium profiles for the elegant Ladram Bay Holiday Centre.
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems supplied aluminium profiles for the elegant Ladram Bay Holiday Centre MPS Architectural Aluminium, a Comar approved fabricator, installed glazed facades for this complex envelope
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 29 Feb 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Comar supplied aluminium profiles and a Comar approved fabricator undertook the facade design and installation for a new-build development in the heart of Maidenhead's business district.
The proximity to the sea presented several issues at planning stages.
The building is exposed to unusually strong elements and MPS Design Team worked closely with Comar's Technical Department to ensure that the correct wind loadings were calculated.
To minimise the impact of coastal elements, the aluminium profiles were polyester powder coated to a brown RAL colour, which was marine guaranteed.
The colour was calculated to blend the holiday centre with its natural surroundings.
The Holiday Centre is sited next to a public right of way and it was the legal requirement to minimise the potential sun glare.
For this reason solar-reflective glass was installed into doors, windows and window walling, including the Balcony's Glazed Barrier.
Comar 2 window walling, Comar's cost effective alternative to curtain walling, was used for the striking 25 metre long terrace facade on the first floor.
The semi-circular roof of the facade's top elevation, which mimics the shape of the surrounding hills, provides an unusual feature to the terrace.
Comar 2 incorporates casement Comar 5 windows for opening vents.
Comar 7 swing doors are hung direct onto Comar 2 to provide the entrance to the terrace.
The same Comar 2 and 7 combination is used to create ground floor entrances and emergency exits.
Because all Comar systems are completely integrated, slim sight lines are maintained throughout the facade.
From concept to design through to installation Team MPS Aluminium utilised both in house expertise and the resources available via Comar.
Ladram Bay.
Architect - ARA Architects.
Contractor - FW Carter .
Fabricator - MPS Architectural Aluminium.
Location - Devon. Request a free brochure from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems ...
Systems Used - Comar 2, 5 and 7.
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