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Project
  Hull College
Location   Hull
Building Use   Commercial
Architect   DLA Architecture, Wakefield
Fabricator/Installer   Commercial Systems International Ltd

Products Used
  Gridfame Elegance 52 Curtain Walling, Proframe C50 windows & doors
 
     
 

The newly built Faculty of Media and Performing Arts is one of a number of buildings at Hull College that has become a dramatic and exciting showcase for Sapa Building Systems' (SBS) New Gridframe Elegance 52 curtain walling, windows and doors.

The signature building features a full height curved-on-plan glass wall that creates a strikingly light and spacious interior environment. SBS's fabricator, Commercial Systems International worked closely with the architects for the project, DLA Architecture of Wakefield, to design a new feature cap. This was extruded by SBS and used exclusively on the curtain walling throughout the project.

The windows were fabricated from SBS's Proframe C50, a cost-effective dual chamber polyamide system that allows large opening vents to be constructed. A special feature common to all SBS window ranges is a frame adaptor that integrates directly with the Kingspan cladding that was specified to the sides and rear of the building.
     
The Education Specialist

Sapa Building Systems' extensive range of windows, doors, curtain walling and low rise Window Wall provides the complete solution for the education sector, whether refurbishing existing premises or as part of a new development.

From primary schools to universities, our experience and the design flexibility offered by our ranges ensures the optimum solution including safety conscious hardware to restrict window openings and anti-finger trap door styles to prevent accidents.

With systems such as Dualframe windows designed specifically for this sector and support from our field-based team of project consultants, we have done our homework to ensure we can pass the most stringent of examinations.

     
Technical Aspects

Gridframe Excellence 52 can be used in vertical, sloped, or roof applications. It offers several solutions for connections to other levels of curtain walling and building materials whilst always providing maximum weather performance and minimal sightlines.

 
 
     
 
   
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