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Aluminium over-cladding specialists d+b facades will be installing 2,600m2 of VELFAC aluminium/timber windows at Wellington Close, Walton on Thames, as part of a major refurbishment project. The block of 132 flats, built in 1967, currently features large single-glazed windows which offer poor insulation, with some...

VELFAC composite glazing will be installed in the first four blocks of the Southall Waterside development in Ealing, London, by Berkeley Homes. Over 7,500m2 of aluminium / timber glazing and patio doors are being supplied to the first phase of the canal-side project, comprising over 600 new homes. Southall Waterside...

The Didsbury, in London’s East Ham, is a high quality ‘Built-to-Rent’ development offering an equal mix of affordable and market rent apartments. Project information Name: The Didsbury, in London’s East Ham Sector: Built-to-rent accommodation (mix of affordable and commercial rental) Client: Populo Living Architect:...

The versatility of VELFAC glazing is showcased at the new Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor and Operations Centre in Bristol. Designed by Alec French Architects, the Centre is split into two distinct parts, and combines visitor facilities (including an exhibition space, education room, and staff offices) with an...

VELFAC composite windows and doors deliver low-energy, low-maintenance performance at the Lantern Craft Workshops in Ringwood, while at the same time enhancing the bright, light and positive atmosphere that has proved to be such a success with everyone who works there. Designed by CaSA Architects, the combination of...

The Backgammon house The Backgammon House, designed by sustainability experts Dr Kerry Mashford and Dr Frank Ainscow, together with Jason King of BE Consultants, combines practical design, innovative materials and intelligent building control to significantly reduce energy usage. Around 65m2 of triple-glazed,...

Designed by architects BDP, the Launchpad Building provides a dedicated hub for Falmouth University’s ground-breaking post-graduate business incubation and acceleration programme, Launchpad, and also a link – via the new ‘Creative Bridge’ - to the Academy for Innovation and Research (AIR, completed in 2012). Project...

With budgets tight quality products can prove best value for money. By Chris Newton, VELFAC Specification Coordinator Continued growth in UK pupil numbers continues to fuel an increase in education construction, especially in primary but inevitably moving to secondary as pupils grow up. No matter how large or small...

Contemporary design, adaptability and sustainability are key drivers for Greenfield Place, Hayes, a group of 14 eco-homes from homebuilder Latis Homes. As ‘light and spaciousness’ were fundamental to the overall concept, VELFAC windows were specified for the project, chosen both for the system’s impeccable...

In terms of aesthetic design, attention to detail and low energy performance, developer Calmont Homes has raised the quality bar at Oak Meadows, a new development of 61 family homes in the village of Middleton St George. Project information Project: Oak Meadows, 61 family homes Location: Middleton St George Client:...