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News Release from: Hunter Douglas Construction Elements | Subject: Luxalon Multiple Panel Façade
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2005
Luxalon Multiple Panel Façade adds
copper top
Architects on Princess Alexandra Hospital extension utilised approximately 150m2 of the Luxalon Multiple Panel Façade which features pure copper skin complete with a pre-finished patination.
Incorporated into the design to provide an interesting and original visual feature, architects on the Princess Alexandra Hospital extension project in Harlow have utilised approximately 150m2 of the Luxalon Multiple Panel Façade (MPF) from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements, which features a pure copper skin complete with a pre-finished patination The 300mm wide copper Luxalon MPF panels installed around the hospital building - including factory produced cranked corner panels - act as feature elements on the mainly brick façade
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 2 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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As a building material, copper is becoming increasingly popular in the UK for façades due to its longevity, weathering characteristics and zero maintenance requirements.
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The Luxalon MPF system is suitable for all kinds of utility, commercial and industrial buildings, enabling architects to create a modern façade with multiples of panel modules and shapes, all complete with closed joints.
In addition to copper, MPF is available in a variety of skin materials including aluminium and stainless steel and panels can be installed horizontally, vertically or diagonally depending on the desired directional emphasis.
The new £16 million Princess Alexandra Hospital wing, designed by Tangram Architects and built by main contractor Willmott Dixon, will consist of three wards, two in-patient theatres, a same-day admission unit and a pre-assessment unit.
The installation of the Luxalon copper skin MPF was completed by Luxalon Approved Installer WW Roofing and Cladding Contractors of Waddesdon, Aylesbury.
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