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Kawneer helps school build on its literary history
Two new extensions to
Tonbridge School’s Smythe
Library feature Kawneer
glazing systems.
Architectural glazing systems
by Kawneer were specifi ed for
the £3.6 million refurbishment
of a library at one of Kent’s most
prestigious independent boys’
schools.
Kawneer’s AA 100 mulliondrained
curtain walling with
bespoke fi n caps and AA 541
concealed vents, along with AA 720
entrance doors feature on a new
13.5m high circulation tower topped
by an AA 100 roofl ight at the school.
The system was specifi ed by
architects BDP to drive a simple
natural ventilation strategy and
enable high levels of natural light.
Kawneer’s curtain walling with
the bespoke fi n caps in front of the
steel columns also features on a
two-storey extension to the north
elevation.
This faces the school chapel and
acts as an extension to the cloister
or colonnade, which joins the library
to the main school.
Picture Credit: Hufton+Crow
The school recognised that
the building, which was designed
by Sir William Holford, no longer
fulfi lled the demands of a 21st
century learning environment, and
although it is not listed, as many of
its buildings are, it wanted to build
on its history, rather than resort to
newbuild.
Like the north lobby, the Kawneer
curtain walling incorporates the
anodised aluminium fi ns, which
create a clear vertical rhythm but
here they continue uncapped
beyond the parapet line to give the
feeling of reaching skyward.
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Fixing Point says that it can
supply its own bar and bracket
spacer system. So, if you’re
looking for a product that
is suitable for newbuild and
refurbishment applications, then
Gridtite is the perfect solution.
The Gridtite spacer system
runs horizontally across roofs and
vertical walls, supporting top to
bottom sheeting.
Fixing Point recommends
the use of the Gridtite General
Purpose lightweight bar and
bracket system for horizontal wall
applications, as it o ers extra
support when installed vertically.
Gridtite has undergone
robust independent laboratory
testing and is supported by a full
technical package.
Fixing Point will also be
launching its new ultra-bracket
upgrade to its Gridtite system
soon.
The company’s team is said to
be friendly, knowledgeable and
always on-hand to o er support
and advice on applications.
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