Acoustically insulated enclosure for new music venue
Siniat has supported the technical development of an innovative acoustic insulation system for a lively, new music destination in the heart of Cardiff city centre, ensuring the best sound quality for audiences while respecting the needs of the local community.
Opening up retail spaces with sliding doors
Philip Jones, Technical Services Manager at sliding door hardware specialist P C Henderson, looks at the benefits of using multidirectional sliding door hardware when redeveloping existing retail spaces.
The growing trend for flexible office design
Soapworks’ Manager, Jennifer Bamber, addresses the growing trend for flexible office design.
PENSON & AccorHotels present JO&JOE
From the designers that brought you the interiors of the world’s fifth tallest tower for global brand Lotte in Seoul, and the renowned visionary interiors of Google HQ, Jaguar Land Rover, PlayStation and YouTube, PENSON has now created the world’s first worldwide self-styled Open House.
A Georgian townhouse is remodelled to meet the highest energy performance standards
An historic Listed Georgian townhouse in London’s Bloomsbury has been transformed into a comfortable, peaceful and energy efficient home that approaches Passivhaus EnerPHit standards.
TORMAX automates glass arch access
Delivering invisible automation to a new arched glass doorway, TORMAX was contracted to install their technologically advanced iMotion 1401 operator into the stone floor of the entrance to the Porter’s Lodge, Christ Church at Oxford University. Ideal for period properties such as this, the iMotion 1401 makes it possible to benefit from the convenience of an automatic entrance, without interfering with an historic façade.
Oxford university opts for invisible automatic access
The purpose-built Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University, recently opened its TORMAX automated swing doors to teachers, students and academics, welcoming them into a state-of-the-art facility that incorporates lecture theatres, exhibition spaces, seminar and meeting rooms as well as a café and informal seating areas.
Zig zag access zipped up with TORMAX
TORMAX has supplied and installed over twenty automatic entrances to the prestigious Zig Zag building, London Victoria. In addition to two glass revolving doors to the main office entrance, TORMAX was responsible for the automatic sliding and swing doors installed to various restaurants including Jamie’s Italian and Iberica. “This has been a significant project worth over £200K,” confirms MD for TORMAX, Simon Roberts. “Our comprehensive range of Swiss-designed iMotion door operators meant that we were able to offer the ideal solutions for the demands of the different locations”. Combining energy efficiency with exceptional reliability, the iMotion range is noted for the longevity of its operators, even in the busiest environments.
Secure education access from TORMAX
Situated in a busy location in the Tower Hamlets area of London, the Central Foundation Girls’ School now benefits from a TORMAX automatic entrance system, designed in conjunction with S&D Contracting Services Ltd. With a contemporary aluminium profile, the two glass swing doors are powered by technologically advanced TORMAX iMotion 1201 drives. Delivering improved security, the new doors allows reception staff to safely control visitors into the school, with teachers having swipe card access.
TORMAX races ahead
Reflecting the cutting-edge nature of the work being carried out by RACE (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments), TORMAX was contracted to design and install a prestigious 3-wing revolving entrance combined with automatic pass door, delivering easy access for staff and visitors to the research facility near Oxford. Representing one of the most advanced operators on the market, the swing door is powered by an TORMAX iMotion 1301 door drive, uniquely designed to deliver unparalleled reliability and longevity.
