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Metal Technology’s glazing solutions installed at Hawick Business Centre

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Hawick Business Centre is a 433m² office space designed by Aitken Turnbull to provide modern and flexible workspaces for local businesses, allowing it to act as a starter business ‘hub’ within the town. Delivered by Maxi Construction, the building sits in the centre of the historical border town and the simple yet elegant façade complements the existing architectural style of the area.

A range of Metal Technology’s high performance architectural glazing solutions were installed by our valued sub contractor partner ARGLA: Architectural Glass and Aluminium Ltd. Products used were: System 17 high rise curtain walling with System 4-35 thermally enhanced casement inserts and System 10-35 thermal shopfront and doors.

The new three-storey hub includes communal kitchen facilities, and benefits from natural lighting, natural ventilation and fibre connectivity. The fully glazed ground floor ‘shop front’ entrance pays homage to the former building’s use as a department store and the building’s tall, vertical windows reflect the verticality of the surrounding buildings.

The redevelopment of this site has brought much-needed, contemporary office space for existing local businesses and entrepreneurs in Hawick, and will act as a catalyst for further property redevelopment and investment in the town.

Imagery by Aitken Turnbull architects

Metal Technology’s glazing systems installed at major sustainable business hub in England’s south coast

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Langstone Park, on the grounds of the former IBM manufacturing plant, has been redeveloped with a 480,000 sq ft vibrant employment site featuring high quality business units and industrial floorspace, suitable for R&D, warehouse, laboratories, offices and data centres.

Metal Technology Ltd supplied a range of its architectural glazing systems to create the striking façade, which involved a combination of capped and structural curtain walling with expressed vertical caps. Systems used were System 17 Capped (Vertical Caps Aerofoil), SP horizontal joints, System 17 Concealed Vents and System 10-35 Doors.

A fantastic, sustainable, truly mixed-use commercial environment which is now home to an inspiring community of businesses.

Metal Technology solutions used in exceptional new Belfast student accommodation scheme

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The first Vita Student residence to open in Northern Ireland, the building boasts 269 beautifully decorated self-contained studio apartments with extensive breakout, social study areas throughout the building. The ‘all-in’ living experience includes utility bills, speedy connectivity, a state-of-the-art gym, bookable private dining and study rooms, a cinema, over 60 cycling spaces, and a design-led hub space for studying and co-working. The 15-storey building also offers amazing city skyline views via its roof terrace.

Situated on the corner of Bruce Street and Little Victoria Street, the property is ideally located to cater for students from Queens University Belfast and Ulster University. The project was a fast-tracked construction, completed within an 18-month construction period by McAleer & Rushe. Designed by TODD Architects with a red brick façade, the Vita Student Belfast building complements its existing surroundings and delivers a BREEAM Very Good rating.

Metal Technology’s architectural glazing systems were specified for the project via approved fabricator, Omagh Aluminium systems, delivering the necessary acoustic performance (due to its city centre location) and thermal requirements (a u-value of 1.4w/m2k) across the built glazed façade.

Metal Technology also designed a project specific solution to create continuous louvres on the external face of the façade and the windows utilised a new opening and safety control mechanism to facilitate safe operation of room ventilation for its occupants.

Metal Technology systems used: System 17 Curtain Walling, THERMAL System 5-35 Hi+ Tilt and Turn Windows, THERMAL System 5-20D Hi+ Heavy Duty Doors, THERMAL System 10-35 Hi+ Automatic Sliding Entrance Door and System 23 Glazed-In Louvres.

Award-winning NUCASTLE Community Hub brings world-class facilities to the North East

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We were delighted to provide our architectural glazing systems for this fantastic, high quality community facility for Newcastle United Foundation. Founded on the back of the Newcastle United FC brand, the charity focusses on ‘transforming lives’ through high impact community programmes across the North East.
 
Entitled “NUCASTLE”, the new building opened in March last year, and is a state-of-the-art hub for sports, education and wellbeing, with a 3G rooftop football pitch, as well as digital learning suites and specialist classrooms, events and meeting spaces. Designed by Ryder Architecture and delivered by Robertson Group, the foundation’s new £8m home is also fully accessible, welcoming people of all abilities. Metal Technology Ltd supplied its System 4-35 Windows, System 10-35 doors and System 17-65 Curtain walling through trusted fabricator Crown ASL.
 
The project deservedly picked up Project of the Year (under £20m) at the 2022 CN Awards and was shortlisted for the 2023 RIBA Journal MacEwan Award. We are honoured to have played a part in the creation of this thriving and inspiring landmark venue.

New warehouse facility features Metal Technology’s architectural glazing systems

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Designed by UMC Architects and delivered by MCS Group Ltd, this modern warehouse facility for Zarafa Group provides 21,500 sq ft of warehouse, workshop, a two storey office space, car parking facilities and service yards.

Located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, the unit boasts a bold corporate colour scheme, which combined with Metal Technology Ltd’s architectural glazing products, creates a striking, contemporary façade. Through approved fabricator Frostree Ltd, Metal Technology products installed included: System 17 Curtain Walling, System 4-20 Windows, System 10-35 Doors and System 22 Brise Soleil.

Metal Technology’s architectural glazing systems used in new Jobcentre Plus, South Shields

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In conjunction with South Tyneside Council and GMI Construction Group PLC, Muse has created a new 12,000 sq ft office for 65 DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) staff as part of the ongoing regeneration of South Shields town centre.

Situated on Mile End Road, the new, purpose-built, BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rated building serves as the town’s new relocated Jobcentre Plus. The centre offers a range of services to help people find work, claim benefits, and provides specialist support for those with disabilities.

Metal Technology Ltd supplied a range of architectural glazing products including System 4-20 Windows, System 10-35 Doors and System 17 Curtain Walling through approved fabricator ARGLA. We’re delighted to have been involved in this scheme to help contribute to a new repurposed town centre for South Shields.

Metal Technology’s Thermal 10-35 Hi / Hi+ Commercial Door used in Blue Sky Lounge

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The new luxury, multi-purpose Blue Sky Lounge at Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow sets a new standard for sports hospitality in Scotland, with impressive panoramic views of the pitch and capacity for more than 330 guests.

Scottish precision manufacturer, Cube Glass, worked in partnership with construction and fit-out expert Morris & Spottiswood to provide the glass feature attractions in this new, contemporary lounge. In a project worth £120,000, Cube Glass has also installed access doors for patrons, using Metal Technology Ltd’s Thermal 10-35 Hi / Hi+ Commercial Door and Framing System to create a light, airy environment in which guests can enjoy the ultimate hospitality.

The Blue Sky Lounge is another flagship development at Ibrox as part of Rangers FC’s 150th-anniversary celebrations and next season, the restaurant will launch its new signature ‘Menu by Gordon Ramsey’, serving dishes personally chosen by the renowned chef.

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Metal Technology’s thermally efficient 10-35 Hi / Hi+ Commercial Door and Framing System has added PAS 24 security tested maglocks for single and double door applications to facilitate electronically controlled access requirements, featuring bespoke components and jigs to facilitate fabrication. The product can also be further enhanced with high insulation foams inserted within the extrusion chambers, resulting in high performance and low U-values. The perfect choice for high traffic locations in commercial, health, education, leisure or retail applications.

Click here for further information and technical details on System 10-35 Hi / Hi+

A striking full glass frontage for AV Dawson’s new headquarters

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Metal Technology Ltd’s glazing systems were installed through approved fabricator, TITAN Facades, for The Staiths – a new state-of-the-art head office for freight logistics specialists AV Dawson Limited, owner and operator of the rebranded Port of Middlesbrough (formerly Port Darlington). Products used were System 17 Curtain Walling with raked heads, System 10-35 Commercial Doors, System 4-35 Vents and System 22 Brise Soleil.

Designed by C.A.Ross Associates and delivered by Brims Construction Limited, the 24,000 sq. ft. office development celebrates both the heritage and future of the port and town, and forms part of a £10 million, 3 year masterplan for AV Dawson’s Port of Middlesbrough facility. The impressive four-storey building boasts views over the River Tees from its rooftop terrace and features open plan office spaces, a modern conferencing facility and meeting area, a gym, private meeting spaces, co-working areas, and training rooms.

The new space is a great resource for the community, with many different organisations continuing to avail of its facilities, and has helped to highlight the vibrant shipping industry in Teesside.

Metal Technology’s glazing systems used for new, first-class special educational needs school in Wales

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Plas Derwen is a brand new two-storey 1600m2 SEN facility for children aged 4-16 years who cannot access mainstream education due to behavioural, social or emotional needs. Part of the Queensbury Learning Campus development, this project was delivered by Kier Construction and Metal Technology Ltd supplied its high performance glazing systems through WASP Ltd. Products used were System 17 High-Rise Curtain Walling, System 4-35 Hi Casement Windows and System 10-35 Hi Thermally Broken Ant-finger trap Commercial Door.

It was fantastic to see WASP recently pick up a “Specialist Supply Chain Partner” award from Kier Construction for this new school. Kier Construction were also awarded highly commended in the “Project of the Year 2022” category at the Constructing Excellence Wales Awards for the Queensferry Learning Campus.

We’re delighted to have been a part of this much needed school modernisation to provide the best learning opportunities for the children of Deeside.

Metal Technology systems used in Oxford’s new groundbreaking SuperLab

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The extraordinary, purpose built SuperLab in Oxford provides much needed lab space and fantastic facilities for the next generation of science entrepreneurs and innovators. The new state-of-the-art building is located close to the city centre and the university, which spins out around 15 science firms a year.
 
Created and built by Oxford-based Robin Swailes Design and Development, the SuperLab offers almost 7,000 sq ft of accommodation for up to 84 staff and blends contemporary design with the latest efficiency features while meeting the needs of the modern workforce. The building is made of 95 per cent recycled aluminium and features a grey water system using collected rainwater to flush the toilets, thermal efficient panelling, air source heat pumps and solar panels to minimise its carbon footprint and keep running costs as low as possible.
 
Metal Technology Ltd supplied a range of its high-performance glazing products for this unique development via approved fabricator Alternative Windows. Products used were: System 17 Curtain Walling, System 5-35Hi Tilt Turn Windows, System 4-35Hi Fixed Casement Windows and System 10-35 Thermally Broken Commercial Doors.
 
Curved walls, round windows and open ceilings create a sense of space and wellbeing, topped off with advanced acoustics,  quality finishing touches and a playful interior. The result is an inspiring and design-focused workplace that encourages collaboration. Outside, a roof top recreation area provides space for al fresco meetings, eating and drinking with views over Oxford’s Dreaming Spires.
 
A fantastic project to have been involved in, which ultimately encourages young and innovative science pioneers to stay and further their career on home soil.

Restoration & striking architecture cleverly combine in Manchester’s buzzing Northern Quarter

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A beautiful combination of old and new at this Grade A office development in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter. Tribeca House was designed by Falconer Chester Hall and delivered by Barnfield Construction. The original building suffered significant fire damage back in 2007 and Kamani Property Group had the surviving façade restored and sensitively combined with its new, adjoining development.

A modern take on the architecture of the Northern Quarter, the new building complements the red-brick façade of the original building. Through AGF, Metal Technology Ltd supplied its high performance curtain walling systems which had a feature that enabled an interface with the striking COR-TEN (steel) vertical feature fins. The 7 storey commercial development includes high quality office and retail space, bringing further regeneration to this dynamic area of Manchester.

Metal Technology products used were: System 5-35Hi Tilt Turn Windows, System 10-35 Thermally Broken Commercial Door (roof terrace), System 17 HR High Rise Curtain Walling and System 17 SP Silicone Pointed 17 High Rise Curtain Walling.

We’re very proud to have been involved in this one!