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July
2014.
Metal Technology products at the hub of Portsmouth Community Centre


Metal Technology products at the hub of Portsmouth Community Centre.

Metal Technology environmentally-friendly curtain walling, window and door systems have been installed on the recently opened Community Hub in Somerstown, Portsmouth. A key part of the regeneration of the Somerstown area, the BAM designed and built Hub is set to become an architectural landmark in the city.

The unusual tubular structure spans a main traffic route into Portsmouth city centre and will house Southsea Community Centre, a dance studio, cafe and sports hall as well as an NHS health clinic and a council housing office serving tenants in the south of the city.                                                              

The rugby ball shaped structure makes it a perfect showcase for Metal Technology’s ultra-flexible, aesthetically appropriate System 17 Capped Curtain Walling. This has been used to fully glaze both gable ends of the two storey glue-lam tubular structure.

Consistent with the curtain walling systems, Metal Technology System 5-20 Hi+ thermally enhanced tilt and turn windows, rooflights and 5-20D door system were installed, which, with the System 10 Commercial Door combined to contribute to the building’s BREEAM Excellent rating. 

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Note to editors:

Metal Technology is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading architectural aluminium systems companies. Specialising in the innovative design and distribution of bespoke, sustainable fenestration systems, Metal Technology offers fabricators, developers and architects glazing solutions for window, door and curtain-walling projects.

Metal Technology is a Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) approved training centre, they are also RIBA approved for providing tailored CPD- required product and regulatory training to architects, contractors and fabricators.

www.metaltechnology.com