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Cardinal Pole Catholic School is one of the most innovative redevelopments within an extensive BSF Programme which aims to refurbish or rebuild every school within the London Borough of Hackney. Cardinal Pole Catholic School – which features extensive VELFAC glazing - was designed by architects Jestico + Whiles, who...

VELFAC windows and window walling have been installed in the UK’s first carbon neutral school, built as part of an ambitious scheme to transform an unkempt piece of land in Islington, London, into an exemplar carbon-negative development. Once neglected urban woodland, Crouch Hill Community Park is now home to Ashmount...

Located in a conservation area within central Cambridge, Eden Street Backway is a small development of eight two-storey dwellings, built with a focus on quality and sustainability, and in a contemporary design which remains sympathetic to the surrounding 19th century neighbourhood. Ideal for small residential projects...

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...

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...