Award-winning health centre
February 2016

Architectural glazing systems by KAWNEER were specified for an award-winning health centre, the £1.78million The Shields Centre in East Pollokshields, Glasgow.

Two types of Kawneer’s curtain walling, AA100 mullion-drained and AA100 SSG (Structural Silicone Glazed), were used at, along with AA100 concealed vents, AA542 horizontal pivot windows and series 190 heavy-duty commercial entrance doors.

Their aluminium content also helped the project win a BREEAM “Excellent” rating with an annual CO2 emissions target of 18kg/m2.

The Kawneer systems in a dark grey powder coating were installed with solar-controlled glass by approved specialist sub-contractor Architectural Glazing Systems (AGS Ltd) of Dumbarton for main contractor Central Building Contractors.

Simple masonry brick has been coupled with Kawneer’s curtain walling, with occasional dark grey infill and louvered panels, and steel screens by botanical artist Alex Hamilton animating the lower levels between colonnades. The manifestation to curtain walling glazing, also designed by Alex Hamilton, provides a gentle, diffused light in the reception and waiting areas.

The Shields Centre has won six awards including a RIAS award, NHS Design Excellence Award, Building Better Healthcare - Primary Care Award, Brick Awards - Architects Choice, Glasgow Institute of Architects Award and the Glasgow Institute of Architects Special Award for Sustainability. It also received a commendation in the Scottish Design Awards.

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