Thursday, 01 December 2016 00:00

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.

Thursday, 01 December 2016 00:00

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.

Thursday, 01 December 2016 00:00

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.

As part of a programme of extensive renovation, TORMAX was specified to install a four-wing automatic revolving door to the main entrance of the four-star Grosvenor Pulford Hotel, Chester. Blending seamlessly with the eighteenth century building, the new revolving door successfully combines the elegance of a by-gone era with the convenience and welcome luxury of an automatic entrance. Driven by the technologically superior TORMAX 5201 motor, reliability and smooth operation is assured for many years to come.

Most of the oldest buildings in the country, those that we have all admired and enjoyed – from castles and palaces, to places of learning, prayer, contemplation and recovery – have magnificent doors made from timber. Today these national treasures, protected and cosseted with the help of private trusts, public ownership and a stream of funding to support regular maintenance, look every bit as imposing as they did when they were crafted.

A fundamental element of contemporary architecture, there is little doubt that an abundance of natural light in buildings has a positive effect on our moods and manners. One of the best ways to capture this natural light and reduce the need for artificial lighting, whilst at the same time meeting today’s energy efficiency targets, is through the specification of skylights which can be tailor- made for any application.

Glazing Vision's one wall box rooflights were incorporated in Taylor Wimpey's prestigious, high specification residential development at St Dunstan's House, Fetter Lane in the City of London. The scheme provides 76 luxury private apartments, a residents' lounge and library, landscaped courtyard in a historic setting, complete with basement parking and concierge facilities.

Once a building at risk, the iconic Grade II Listed Lighthouse building that neighbours Kings Cross has been cautiously restored into quieter and warmer office and retail space with the help of Selectaglaze.

Steve Thompson, MD of EOS Facades, a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of a wide range of steel sections for panelised or volumetric off-site solutions, shares his views on the positive impact that BIM will have on today’s construction industry.

Keylex mechanical digital locks have been installed on the doors of the staff rooms and the first aid room at the new North Somerset Enterprise and Technology College campus, just completed by main contractor BAM Construction. The locks were supplied by Relcross via IRM of Yate, near Bristol.

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