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Deaconess House, a major student accommodation project for the University of Edinburgh, features VELFAC windows in a series of impressive, innovative new-build blocks linked to a refurbished Victorian hospital. VELFAC composite windows and doors are a distinctive element within the different facades used in the...

VELFAC composite glazing makes a major contribution to UEA’s Crome Court, one of a new breed of student accommodation blocks which combine exceptional design with low energy performance. Crome Court, designed by LSI architects, is an architecturally innovative project, which secured a number of design awards,...

Slim sightlines and a durable design are just some of the reasons why VELFAC composite glazing is installed in the award winning Rose Building Teaching Block at the Ralph Allen School in Bath, a stylish, energy efficient – and cost-conscious – two storey building. Design and performance within a strict budget Dubbed...

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 versatile VELFAC composite system is fully exploited at Lime Grove, Ashford, an award-winning development of nine detached houses in six house designs. Built by Kingston Homes, Lime Grove deliberately reflects the architecture of local Edwardian town houses in designs which combine the traditional and contemporary...

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 windows have been installed at the new Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, an ambitious, 62,500m2 hospital – designed by architects BDP - that has already become a Liverpool landmark. As well as delivering clinical excellence, the hospital is designed to encourage wellbeing by acknowledging the importance of natural...

The Fitzjames Teaching and Learning Centre, built in the grounds of Hazelgrove Prep School, is deliberately designed to encourage independent learning and enquiry by balancing traditional classroom environments with open resource space. As part of a ‘fabric first’ approach to sustainability, architects Feilden Fowles...

VELFAC windows are a major feature at the innovative 360o Observatory at Cors Dyfi Nature reserve in Wales, recently voted Best Environment Project in the 2015 National Lottery Awards The multi-platform building uses large, slim framed VELFAC windows to deliver a panoramic vista of the nature reserve, and especially...

A small yet impressive development of four, five-bedroom houses features VELFAC composite aluminium / wood glazing in a series of distinctive stepped rear elevations with generous, full height sliding doors installed on the upper levels. VELFAC windows – and entrance doors - are also used in front facades to maintain...