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    fe ARCHETECH Turning Dreams into Reality vicaima Uta Cl ha vicaima.com ARCHETECH Turing Dreams into Reality Main Features Editor's Choice 9-24 Bathrooms & Kitehens 25, Doors. Windows & Fittings 28-37 Education & Healthcare 40-41 Fire Safety & Security 42-43 Floors & Flooring 44 Heating, Venthation & Insulation 45 Interiors & Interne 40-53 Landscaping & External Works 55-67 Lighting & Electrical 71 Roofing. Cladding & Facades 72.76 Eetorial Highlights 82 Case Studies NAPUR ARCHITECT 6-8 MOMENT FACTORY The New Museum of Ethnography. +7881 Budapest ‘Acloser look atthe innovative work from the studio's ongoing collaborations IKON BY KRONOS HOMES - 18.19 with the work! busiest and top: Ricardo Bofills newly completed residential ranked transportation hubs ‘ower is now the tallest landmark of valencia’s skyline REVOLUTIONARY YACHTS - 26-27 ‘SANTELMO chosen by NOI Techark Bolzano's international startup incubator [AN IMPORTANT ACCOLADE - 38-39 Special Mention by Architizer A+Awards for Sports Centre Sportoase Groot Schin MOTHER EARTH COMPANY - 46-48. By Memola Estudio and Vitor Penta NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ‘COMMUNICATION BUILDING - 54-55 Hacahn Architecture + H Architecture ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE - 68-70 Les architectes FABG ‘SANT PAU HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE - 72.73 Ahigh-etfciency fagade with materials by Faveker i iy i 1 <“ reths ‘SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ONLINE ISSUES FREE OF CHARGE ‘Accessible anytime and anywhere on most electronic devices Receive the magazine by email as soon as each issue is released Editor in Chief ‘Antony Helter 0203 4067 antony@archetechmedia.co.uk Editor isabelle Har - 0203 9114057 lesbeledrchetechmagca.k Sales Director Steve Hawkins -0203 907 916 steveGarchetech-medlia.co ue Digital Manager Jammie Bullock 01227 936971, Jamedtarchetechmedho.co uk Editorial Assistant Mog Parker - 0203207 9161, rmegarchetecr-media co.uk Business Manager Josh Holmes 0203 9114067 josh@archetech-meciack Publishing Director Mart Holmes -0203 9114087 rmartin@arsnetechmag.co.k Accounts Laan Davie-0203 914067 Faurendarchetechmag.couk Studlo Designer Richard Bland Fichera@archetech-media.couk ARCHETECH Turning Dreams into Reality “The Archetech magazine isan insightflinformation source for Architects, Architectural “Technologists and Interior Designers, We feature lead stories on current projects, industry news and case studies so that aur readers have the opportunity to keep up to date inthe ever changing world of architecture and design, ‘Archetech offers architectural and design services te all hase who are initiating, planning and implementing projects. Whether you're an interior designe. architect, technologist, developer or builder who is searching for inspration for the next project, Archetech hosts the atest products. case studies and services to meet those needs. \With sharp editorial content. a cutting-edge design approach andinformative written style, cur advertisers and readers alike can take confidence in our experience and ability in matching your product to the needs of the marketplace. Archetech Media Ltd “Tet 020 3911 4067 ‘warw.archetech org.uk info@archetechmag co.uk Every eters made to ensurethe accuracy andrelabity of rater publshed inArchetech Magazin, never, the publishers accept norespensbilty forthe clams or eprions made by ‘contributors, anutacturers ar advertsrs, No part of thepublcalion may be reproiced or transmtedin an form aby any means, mechanical lctronc(incudng prting.recering oF Stored inany niermaton retro system without the wepress peor witlen consent of he publisher. SUBSCRIBE NOW Allissues are stored in an archive, so you can look back across every edition Now available on 3 major digital platforms: ISSUU, Joomag and Readly Free of charge for qualifying trade professionals Paid subscriptions are available, for non qualifying trade professionals Digital Edition Printed Edition HAVE YOU GOT A PROJECT YOU ARE PROUD OF? If you've recently finished a project, conversion or renovation, why not submit itto our Editor in Chief for a chance to be featured in our next issue! Email antony@archetech-media.co.uk with details of your latest project. Visit: www.archetech.org.uk/subscribe PAGES - ARCHETECH ARCHITECTURAL FOC Photos: Incze, | s2ié @inczelaszio & Paks, Gyeray Beyorgypalko | THE NEW MUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHY, BUDAPEST NAPUR ARCHITECT INAPUR Architect introduces the new Museum of Ethnography, Budapest. amutiple avard:winring building forming part of Europe's largest urban-cutural development: Liget Budapest Projet. The bulding’s éynamicyet simple lines simultaneously harmonize with the perk environment and communicate with the surrounding urban area, The City Perk (Véresliget isa familiar venue {forthe Museumt Ethnograpty:its collection debuted here at the 1896 Milennum Exhibition. The Museum's collection, which now comprises 250 thousand items from the Carpathian Basin. and rom every corner ofthe wer'd, has been hosted by various facies since its establishment in 1872, However, nover nits history iit operate na building designed specifically to cater tots needs. The current location, once homme te the Hungarian Curia, fr trom suitable interms of meeting the requirements of museum, and is severely imited in terms of space and opportunities ARCHETECH - PAGE 6 (79 The Museum of Ethnography is already recognized as one of the most exciting contemporary buildings on the continent. Following aninternational design competion, successful construction. and completion in May 2022, the Museum of Ethnography was finally given anew home ina truly moder bulling of anal rourd world-class standard that wil satisfy profeasional requirements, while catering tothe needs ofthe collection and Visitors ake NAPUR Architect Ltd, (Lead Architect: Marcel FERENCZ) won over ‘aninternational jury with a project distinguished by a dynarvic, yetsimple design thatharmorizes with the natural environment ofthe park. while communicating wth the urban texture of ts surroundings. The genty curving lines enable the building to function, ‘as. gateway and.a passage linking the city and the park. Sixty percent the structure is underground level and, thanks tothe landscaped oot and the transparency of the sections above the ground, thenew museum is adapted ois environment ints sale 00, The grass-covered rot area wll a pleasant community space greeting vistors to Véroshiget ‘The spectacular trademark ofthe buildings the glass cutainwall surrounding the landscaped rof garden, reminiscent of wo intertwined hilsides, with a urique characteristic consisting of nearly half mon pivels. a raster made by metal grid based on ethnographic matis selected from the museum's Hungarian and international collections. The pels were inserted into laser-cut ‘aluminum arid by @specialrobot, wth more than 2.000 attached to the building. The small cubes were made up of 0 Hungarian and 20 International conternporary reinterpretation of ethnographic motifs PAGE 7 - ARCHETECH ARCHIT URAL FOCUS ‘The building's conic design hides a numberof special technological solutions, with its arched wings supported by apost-tensioned structure used in the construction of bridges. This represents a rare application ofthe technology in pubic buildings. tot only in Hungary butinthe whole of Europe. ‘The Museum of Ethnography i already recognized as one ofthe ‘most excting contermporary buildings onthe continent, Evidence of that. twas voted Best Mega Futura Project of Europe atthe MIPIM Awards 2017, and has wont ly contested tte of World's Best Architecture atthe 2018 International Property Awards, The project was one of ever 1700 entries rarn 115 countries, scrutinized by ajudging committes chaired by four UK Lords as wall as ver BO slobal experts ‘The new functions and tebe spaces ofthe modern and state cfthe-art museum building wllfaciltate the understanding of the historical heritage embodied bythe collection, as wall asthe ts of contemporary soioty. Resides passing down thishistorical heritage the realization of more recent professional ‘and esearch themes and perspectives cortinues tobe arrang the priority objectives ef the museum, as confirmed by its mission. The creatively built spaces willapen up new eppocturitis to communicate wit vistors, enabling the presentation ofthe everyday ‘objects, phenomena, and ideas of the past and the present. side by side The spaces ofthe new building also reflect the functions and, ‘methodological atitudes of 21st century museum operation social cialoave, conrmunity operation, participation, accessibily, civersity, poyphony.inclision, transparency sustainability. and ‘experientaism, The purpose-built museum was designed with ‘maximum consideration forthe required functions, and! thus, ARCHETECH - PAGE 8 ‘aclitates the large-scale, modern, user-friendly operation ofthe institution toa significant cegree, also provides a vsualy and divorse display of mankind's material and spiritual heritage aswell asthe colection comprising Hungarian and interational materia, icing Technical sheet The new Museum of Ethnography - Budapest, Hungary Architecture Design: FERENGZ. Marcel -NAPUR Architect Ltd htps://napurhu/ rset e Cas oN MOL AC AR) Role ae eae Re a Ce Reva sg PTR Cae eae eke inner rose with a sprung assembly and 50mm diameter screw on rose cover, Cea CSE CR Coe as Cai ecru nna ees eS RM CC eunea ea a Rena ome Ee ate RRC urns T : +44 (©) 1228 672 900 See cree acon AR cee eeont a eT ate coat On) EDITOR'S C Photo: Derek Corr A NORDIC ROYAL BEACON IRELAND’S FIRST TIBETAN BUDDHIST TEMPLE TAKES A STEP TOWARDS. COMPLETION WITH INSTALLATION OF DISTINCTIVE TIERED ROOFS CLAD IN NORDIC ROYAL — AN INNOVATIVE GOLDEN COPPER ALLOY FROM AURUBIS [At the heart of the Dzogchen Beara Buddhist Meditation Centre on the Beara Peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in West Cork ‘the new building was designed in the style of a tracitional Tibetan ‘temple acting as an inspiring symbol ofthe Buddha's teachings. But unlike the traditional form it also includes large wi provide extensive views of Bantry Bay. HIGHLY VISIBLE NORDIC ROYAL ROOFS The temples built over thee floors, each defined by a Nordic Royal clad roof with acurved:-profile and deep overhanging, eaves. Dragon heads and other sacred ornaments with deep spiritual meaning, hand-crafted from capper in narthern India then gilded with goldleaf by members ofthe Dzogchen Beara community. adam projecting corners and the top oot ridge. The projects architec Giles Olver, who passed away three years: envisaged the building as: ‘a beacon and the stunning new copper roots will coastline and from a ARCHETECH - PAGE 10 With ts exceptional longevity and durability proven in them extreme envirenments, copper was the natural ch temple roofs, Arnaturalelemert within the eart has been incorporated into living org ‘evolutionary process andi essential for lif, ts ability to bbe recyclad repeatedly, without ary loss in performance, is an important benefit: 100% of architectural copper prodhicts are ‘manufactured from recycled raw material, (MARINE ENVIRONMENT TRIALS ‘There are numerous capper surfaces and alloysto choose from Directors and heading up the ject, explained: ies Olver the Temple Architect, sent sample ofthe Nordic Royalaskingme tolookintoit. We riled iferent styles of copper by placing samples out on the cliff behind the temple to face our harsh marine environment, For 18 months, e ‘copper. with and Without a lacquer ont, and we ted giding the copper aswell. ce Only the Nordic Royal delivered just what we were looking for... we don’t think we could have achieved the look of the temple's roofs if we had used any other material. ;Butonly the Nordic Raval delivered ust what we were looking for ina rooting material. Ast sayin the manufacturer's specification \we found that thi copper alla provides a matt golden colour that perfectly complements the gilded ornaments, I's shine and bilfance changes throughout the day asthe sun courses through the shy. Even on arainy day, somehow the most golden glow is exhibited. In essence, we are overjoyed that such a material exists, as we don't think we could have achieved the look ofthe temple's rootsif wehad used ary other materia ‘The innovative Nordic Reyalis an allo of copper with aluminium and zine, gving ita rch golden through-colour and making it very stable.ithas athin protective onde layer containing allthree alloy ‘elements when produced. Asa result, the surface retains its colour and simply loses some ofits sheen overtime, asthe oxide layer thickens with exposure tothe atmosphere to give a matt finish LOCAL LINKS ‘Although a recently developed and innovative material, Nordic Royal has been installed at Beara using traditional. hand-crafted ‘techniques. Al the crafts people involved were locally based including Wychbre Coppersmith from Clonakilty, Stroker Fabrications from Enniskeane and the main contractor Beara Building Services, from Eyeries. links wit “The local area also has long histo pper. The nearby Allies Copper Mine Museum presented Dzogchen Beara Temple with one of two surviving copper ingots that were mined deep beneath the area during the 1800s, This was inserted for posterity into the main sacred ornament on top ofthe temple ata special cceremory, DITOR'S CHOICE Photo: Leon Rossiter EXTENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL RANGE The Nordic Copper range of architectural copper and alloy productsis available from Aurubs, part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycer.Itincludes Nordic Standard mill irish’ andl Nordic Brown pre-osicised copper offering lighter (Nordic Brown Light) or darker shades of brown, determinedly the thickness ofthe oxde ayer. The extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise ranges have been developed with properties and colours based on he same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all ver world, As well as the solid patina colours, Living’ surfaces are valiabie fer each with other intensities of patina flecks revealing ‘some ofthe dark oidised background material. In addition to Nordic Royal, ther copper alloys include Nordic Bronze and Nordic Brass which can be pre-weathered, [growing series of orline ‘copper stories'showease the diversity cof surfaces, forms and applications available with Nordic Copper cody forall architectural typologies For more information visit: www.nordiccoppet.com or email NordieCopper@aurubis.com. Photo: Leon Rossiter Photo: Derek Cor PAGE Il ARCHETECH EDITOR'S CHOICE ROCKWOOL® LAUNCHES NEW SOUNDPRO GUIDE NEW COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SPECIFYING ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL AND EDUCATION SECTOR Tosupport speciiersin selecting acoustic solutions for education and residential applications, ROCKWOOL® has launched ROCKWOOL SoundPro.The specialist guide combines technical data, product information and the latest regulatory acviceinone place aiding the specification of stone woel solutions for settings here sound insuationishey. ROCKWOOL SoundPro cutis the importance and principles of _good acoustic design and how to effectively enhance the acoustic, capablites of building projects, As noise pollution is now regarded a5. publicheatth problem that affects lions across the UK the need for effective acoustic insulation in ou buildings is more prevalent than ever. As such, ROCKWOOL SoundPro includes various strategies and functions that can reduce the amount of Unwanted noise transfer through walls floors or roofs Complementing these approaches are the latest ROCKWOOL solutions that provide acoustic benefits for each application area of the building, including internal wall solutions, fagade and external wall solutions and fat roof solutions, ROCKWOOL SoundFre also outlines additional benefits of stone wool insulation beyond acoustics, including tre anc thermal performance, as wal as durabilly and indefinite reeycing ARCHETECH - PAGE 12 (19 We created ROCKWOOL SoundPro as a comprehensive guide to help those working in the residential and education sectors specify acoustic solutions more easily. This guide also summarises acoustic regulations for England Wiles, Scotland and Ireland with detail for both new and existing and residential and education settings “We created ROCKWOOL SeundPro asa comprehensive guide tohelp those working the residential and education sectors specily acoustie solutions more easly said Will Wigheld, Product ‘Manager at ROCKWOOL. "isthe newest technical resource from ROCKWOOL hich will act as a point of reference for specifiers and architects. with everything they need accessible in one place For more Information about ROCKWOOL SoundPro, visit \www.rockwool.com/uk/soundpro. Build acoustic insulation into desi Introducing ROCKWOOL SoundP ROCKWOOL SoundPro is a new guide Ont eae eae) Pree aot eect er nents) aan er residential buildings. eric PMU e i Ru once fea) Pee eet nr eae ec capabilities of building projects Deen uc eRe Set eae PS ecm ended oo Ce ee ested a Introducing ROCKWOOL SoundPro rockwool.com/uk/ soundpro ynnoe rockwool.com/uk EDITOR'S CHOICE ry t ‘Site rage the finished project SEMICIRCULAR BALCONY DEMANDS RESOLVED BY SCHOCK All apartments atthe Triptych Bankside development. next to ‘the Thames in Southwark. benefit ram spacious balconies, with anemphasis onthe qualty ofthe finishes. However, their highly Unconventional and dramatic semicircular profiling meant Schick had to demonstrate its design expertise in mecting the structural load-bearing thermal break requirements “Tiptych Bankside is at 185 Park Street, in Soutrwark, comprises three elegant building forms within a landscaped park setting and is aclose neighbour of the Tate Modern, the Millenium Bridge and the Globe Theatre. The mixed-use development provides two residential blocks ~ fifteen and nineteen storeys respectively ~ ‘along with office accomodation and creative workspacein aten storey building, There are also etal and cultural amenities at ‘ground evel, & subtle twisting form. combined with undulating curved teraces wrapping around the exterior, aflords the buildings considered architectual elegance - but central tothe residential buildings design is also its ability to be adaptive and maximise both amenity space and local views. The developmenthas a commitment tothe local community too and Triptych Bankside is facilitating the deivery of 57 new purpose-built alnshouses, ‘to-be operatedby the United St Saviours Chany, which has. been working in Southwark since L541. In addition the design ARCHETECH - PAGE 14 reinstates the lost historic street, Emerson Place. which creates ‘new pedestrian connections through the site to the River Thames ‘and which features a continuous flow of green spaces including a central public square. ‘SPECIAL DEMANDS NEED A SPECIAL SOLUTION ‘The special demands ofthe Triptych Bankside semicircular balcony poling required bespoke Isokorb Type SK units tobe designed with specific postional load capacities using, builtin stee reinforcement. The T type Sk isa complete system Structural thermal break for minimising thermal ridges ‘between cantilevered stool constructions on reinforced eanecrete components, Sinceit can be prefabricated toalarge degree, Installation time on the building sites reduced. Also, cue tits superb load bearing capacity, the engineering and structural signs ideal ever for heavy modern balconies. Itis capable cof absorbing large bonding momonts and shear forces: ands certified asa sate and verifiable solution through independent thd party evaluations from the BBA and Oxford Brookes University. At present.no other UK product for concrete-to-steel applications meets these load-bearing requirements, or meets the current and future thermal performance required by building standards (Part), {9 At present, no other UK product for concrete- to-steel applications meets these load-bearing requirements, or meets the current and future thermal performance required by building standards (Part). MINIMISING THERMAL BRIDGING IS CRITICAL “The entte projects built very much with sustainabiity in mind and, minimising any risk thermal bridgeg at the balcony detailing is critical for a numberof reasons, Namely, local heat loss will result inmoreenergy being recuired to maintain the internaltermperature cof the bulking. Also, low internal surface ternperatures in the area of any thermal bridge can cause condensation and this in turn is likely to resutin structural integrity problems, Mould growth too isa possibierisk, which ina residential situation can cause asthma and allergies. ‘A DEPENDABLE AND FULLY COMPLIANT PRODUCT RANGE “The Schock Isokorb range of structural thermal break solutions isthe largest in Europe and in the UK helps projects meet full ‘compliance with the necessary Building Regulations (and the impending Future Homes Standard criteria where relevant). In dation tothe Isokorb type used on this project. there are aso solutions for concrete-to-concrete,stel-tosteel, renovation projects, Passive House ~ ard even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets. All products have the security of independent BBA Certification, which provides NHBC approval Ev=12kN ‘Above, design for one of the balcony types. EDITOR'S CHOICE ‘Above, Graphic of atypical T type SKinstalltion (fora straight balcony). Mmax=16,5kNm The temperature factor requirement (IRS!) used to indicate conclensation risk, which must be equalto,or ‘greater than 075 fr residential bulings, is also esiy met by incorporating the lsokorb, Contact Schéck on 01865 290 890; or visit the wobsite at wurw, schoeck.com for full details of the Isokorb range. PAGE 15 - ARCHETECH EDITOR'S CHOICE CHOOSE BOTT AS YOUR PROJECT PARTNER It’s our knowledge of ergonomics, ‘expertise in product performance and decades of experience that makes us the perfect project partner. 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Wealso take into able to offer customisable options, ‘choosing bott, you are choosing along ‘consideration the details such as budget, accessories and other details to make _term solution thatis built to last location and time restraints inorder to your workspace wark for you. create a realistic and professional plan, It you are looking for a project partner, Our service goes beyond the design ‘or have any questions about our We can produce 20 visuals ofthe and supply. by delivering the high: service, please contact our team at proposedlayout ta make your concept quality products ourselves. We offer an _projects@bottitd.co.uk, or call us on ‘reality. In our consultation we will installation service to ensurethat our 01288 357788. Your project partner From design and manufacture, to delivery and installation, ‘we will work with you to create the perfect workspace NTs] ae 11 ARCHETECH - PAGE 16 EDITOR'S CHO! 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This year's Awards took place in May at the Hiton Birmingharn Metropole ‘and were hosted by BBC preserter Mike Bushell TTAis grateful to all orto RT] this year's Gold sponsors: Amber ais ihaOcUre) Ny Undeflor Heating, Bans & Loy Ltd, BHU, Genesis Global Syetoms td, JACKOBORRD® Map Peageesbenses (UW Lid Palace Chemicals Ltd, Polyab Coatings & Sytems Lid (CS), Shackorey (Holdings) Group Lt, STS Lt, To Mountain Ltd Topps Ties Pl, UtraTile(hstarmae Group Ple) Verona Stone Group. WB, Smpeon& Sons Ltd and Weer Ue veal lorolg I , Inthe project categories, the Best Commercial Project (Small) was wan by W.2, Simpson & Sons Ltd for thai work at Babmaes Street, Landon, This was an ofice refurbishment where the ‘company completed the installation of grey resin terrazzo to the ‘main reception and ground floor staircase. finished beautiful with faceted risers and bronze studs t all reads, The company also carried out the ting to al W0s, showers and changing rooms. “There was also atrophy for Highly Commended inthis category, which was won by Schlater Systems Ltd for East Quay, Watchet Somerset, aad Co nee ee es www:ttaawards.com | Tel: 0300 365.8453 ARCHITECTURAL FC LLELL fad dass 9 9999999 aaa on™ IKON BY KRONOS HOMES RICARDO BOFILL’S NEWLY ( onary architect Ricardo Boil acho redefining space and centrality ofthe human scale. teri atthe known for his dynamic, le focused around the Singin January 2022, al world mourned the of one sil’ work lives on, both inthe contemporary grea sd. during his etme and the drawings he let for Ikon in Valencia, In 1986, Ricardo Bofll designed the Turia Garden, alarge linear park that stitched together the urban fabric of the ily and evolutionisedits urban planning. AS a result of that ‘var ut forts innovation and ereatvity, tothe point of being Design Capital in 2022. Now, Ikon by Krone’ the circle of Valencia's mod: mark on the citysskylne, is ores, Bofl's latest ton and ARCHETECH - PAGE 18 MPLETED RES| TALLEST LANDMARK OF VALENCIA‘S SKYLINE ENTIAL TOWER IS N Sn. nterpreting the cosmopolitan e ean and translatingit Into architecture. Its one-to-four-bedroom apartments and ultra \wxurious penth let the sun into every home, as do the terraces with their provide unparalleled views of Valencia, Large clase rallings, ensuring uninterrupted views aeross the cityscape fromthe key-ready homes.A spectacular panorama thats ition, the 10-metre- stunning swimming poo with solarium, gyn nofthe fromthes tothe mountains, building also house al area for owners toenioy.T pool gives rise ta the feeling f kon rising rom the waters, ike a ‘ofthe modem metropolis of Valencia In terms of architecture. Bos pa light and shadow has is cortainly the case with ce Jam lucky to have had the chance to work with Ricardo Bofill and make one of his last projects a reality. Ikon is notonly the tallest towerin Valencia, but also one of the most iconic. Ikon isa symbol of the city’s modernity but, most importantly, the legacy of a legendary architect.” culminates in the upper levels, where the structure emerges from the whole to become a great distinguishing element. A seulpture that stands out against the city skyline andincorporates the blue ofthe sky as part ofthe bung. Bofi's work includes seme of the most impressive pastmadernist projects in Europe, America and North rica, such as Katka Castle ‘and Walden 7 in Catalonia Alicante's La Muralla Roja and Axe Majeurin Pais. as wellas 77 West Wacker Drivein Chicago and Morocco's Mohammed Vi Polytechnic University, Located next to Valenca’s Palacio de Congresos, Ikons two towers ‘are 20 and 14 storeys tll with 142 and 61 homes respectively For mare information about an, please visit www kronoshomes.com/en/projects/valencia/Ikon/ ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS PAGE 19 - ARCHETECH i: ecal ALUPROF CELEBRATE SUCCESS AT ICE AWARDS ards hel in Dublin forthe uction highlight ofthe year for the Emerald Isle.As Gold Sponsor for the Gala Event. Aluprof offered awards in the best Education Projet’ and best Healthcare Project’ categorie inland iracting sector inlraland, The Gala Night is always attended by Ireland's rstruction leaders, design and supply chain partners. and clients meet and celebrate construction excellence othe UK & roland market siteen porto of ‘meeting and often exceeding the e Aluprof's emergen years age otfering awell architectural aluminium ARCHETECH - PAGE 20, D OF ALUPROF UK needs of specifiers, eland! and major facade contract welcomed Alupre supplier Aluprf's log weekly deliveries te reland from an 3 aluminium relocated at their In Poland, Powder coating and thermal break facilities are all of allowing products to be finished to on. Inadeition, under the ce The Gala Nights always attended by Ireland's elite construction professionals, where construction leaders, design and supply chain partners, and clients meet and celebrate construction excellence. Members of TODD Architects, the region's leading architectural practice, wee in attendance at the awards ceremony as a guest (ofthe Aluprof UK tear, During the evening Aluprof UK awarded winners trophias te best Education Projct'for Tyndall Inetitute of Technology UC Construction, which was Phase 1&3, constructed by Summerhill igned by Butler Cammoranes! architects and Scott Tallon Walker Architects respectively for each phase. Second category Aluprof UK presented the a {or the best Healthcare Project’ and University Hospital Galway Radiation Oncology Centre constructed by John Paul Construction and designed by MCA Architects was the winning project to receive the trophy. Q ALTHERM ar, Surety Boggs ALTHER! SC One project winner on the evering in the ‘Commercial €10m to 60m’ category, the Cadenza project at Earlstort Terrace, Dublin, Used Aluprof systems on the ground floor with its stunning fagade fabricated and installed by GL wore Henry Jlyors Architects who designed the building for cli ish Lite. ‘acades. Architects onthe project Among Republic of reland, the headquarters of Microsoft, Twitter ‘and Google allplay special roles as large-scale office buildings that demand high-quality specifications in bulding components Aluprof UK also boasts of being a provider ofthe aluminium windows and doors of the recently completed si large scale ‘commercial buildings inthe Dublin Landings area many other projects thathave been completed in Further information about systems and specification supportis through the company's website at aluprot.co.ukor direct from their UK head office in Altrincham by phoning +44 (0)161 941, . ALUPROF https://aluprot.ou/gb PAGE 21 - ARC! 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This high-performance CCAD software uses DNG file format, has an intuitive user interface andi fraction ofthe cost of the main CAD products onthe market, “Mts also a pioneer in Bulding Information Modeling providing a ‘complete suite of BIM software, IDEA architecture isa key part of 4M's muitdiscptinary BIM suite IDEA Architecture is powerful IM software for 30 & 2D Architectural ‘dosign rendering and animation, as wall as fr 40 scheduling and ARCHETECH - PAGE 22 (t4 4M have also worked to develop a comprehensive range of Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing solutions with FINE MEP. ‘50 costing. 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