Kalwall translucent daylighting system

Kalwall daylighting system specified for new swimming pool

  • 23 Jun 2016

The Kalwall translucent daylighting system has been used in the multi-million pound transformation and creation of Immingham’s new swimming pool.

The £1.45 million facility was designed by ENGIE, the Architectural Consultancy for North East Lincolnshire Council, with support from Sport England.

The Kalwall translucent daylighting system – distributed throughout the UK by Structura – was specified to bring the design to life.

Kalwall translucent daylighting system

Kalwall cladding was used for all the walls in the new fitness suite and exercise studio; several years prior to the build, the same cladding was used for the Oasis Academy, which sits adjacent to the swimming pool. The system unites the two sites, creating a sense of uniformity. When illuminated at night, the external elevations present a striking aesthetic across the two builds.

Internally, Kalwall works to diffuse natural daylight into the rooms, creating a stimulating exercising environment. The system has been designed to eliminate shadows, glare and contrasts of light and shade, whilst reducing the need for artificial lighting.

However, whilst being translucent, it also offers privacy: the need for blinds or curtains is eradicated.

Leave a Reply

Latest news

Renderplas

Renderplas shadow gap beads throw shade

For architects and designers looking to avoid traditional skirting boards, architraves and cornices, Renderplas offers its range of PVC plasterboard shadow gap beads for dry lining systems.

Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Floors, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Posts, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls

MCRMA

First MCRMA members’ roadshow takes place at Siderise

Members of the MCRMA, the trade association for the metal cladding and roofing industry, had an exclusive opportunity to explore and discuss the changes affecting the construction sector at the first of the association’s roadshow events hosted by Siderise at its HQ and manufacturing facility in South Wales.

Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Cladding, Exhibitions and Conferences, Health & Safety, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Seminars, Walls

BMBI
Hambleside Danelaw

Hambleside Danelaw: Innovation to Installation - MidVerg20®

Hambleside Danelaw’s MidVerg20® interlocking verge system was manufactured to suit all flat intermediate gauge single-lap interlocking tile types, and can be installed on both new builds and refurbishments.

Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs