Fairways Hotel – Dundalk

Fairways Hotel in Dundalk will re-open its doors to the public this week having been closed since January 2015. Designed by DWDS Architects, our TB50 facade systems and ST60 door systems were expertly installed on this project by Ellipsis Aluminium. The new hotel, developed by Hollywood Developments will include 113 spacious bedrooms, excellent extensive conference […]

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Birch House – Kidbrooke Village

Birch House in Kidbrooke Village won the Premier Guarantee multi-storey development of the year award. This national award, accepted by the main contractor Berkeley Group is a massive success when you consider the complex challenges of building and designing such a scheme. APA Facade Systems are extremely proud to be involved in this project, we […]

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APA Support First Curtain Wall Installation Course

APA Facade Systems are delighted to be able to support the very first curtain wall installation course in Ireland in Ballyfermot Training Centre, Dublin. This course is well overdue in the curtain wall industry, the aim of this course is for Learners to develop skills, knowledge and competencies in a broad range of construction activities […]

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The Roy Condominium, Halifax

APA Facade Systems recently completed The Roy condominium, a fantastic project in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Roy is a modern 22-storey, ultra-luxurious condominium designed by IBI Group.  It features a beautiful contemporary style, exquisite amenities and unrivalled views across Halifax. The facade treatment of the tower is handled in two distinct ways. The east and […]

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The Spencer Hotel Extension

APA Facade Systems have been awarded the contract for the latest extension in the Spencer Hotel, one of Dublin’s most popular hotels. This Townlink Construction project is located on North Wall Quay at the IFSC in Dublin City Centre. The architectural firm working on this extension is Cobbe Architecture. Architectural Aluminium are installing our TB35 HI facade and ST70 window and door systems with […]

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Smoke Ventilation Test – ST Roof Lights

Our ST Roof Lights recently undertook the EN 12101-2:2003 Smoke Ventilation test in partnership with SE Controls. The photo shows one of the major tests, the Annex G heat exposure test, whereby the Roof Light is placed in a chamber and heated to 300 degrees for five minutes. The vent then has to fully open within 60 seconds. The chamber continues […]

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IDA Advanced Technology Building, Galway

The IDA Advanced Technology Building is being designed by Fewer Harrington & Partners. It consists of the development of an advanced office unit for IDA Ireland in Parkmore Business & Technology Park. This development provides both office and warehouse facilities and is designed with the potential for future expansion. The unit is designed to LEED […]

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The Frankland Building, University of Birmingham

APA Facade Systems are Working With OP Systems on The Frankland Building Redevelopment APA Facade Systems have recently acquired the contract for The Frankland Building in the University of Birmingham. This iconic building is set to be refurbished after new plans were given the thumbs up. The Frankland Building, which was constructed in 1908, will […]

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Coláiste an Chláirín, Athenry

APA Facade Systems are delighted to announce we have been awarded the contract for a new 2-storey, 11,386m2 post-primary school in Athenry. Coláiste an Chláirín has been designed by Smith Kennedy Architects & Healy Partners Architects to include a new 2-classroom special needs unit, incorporating sports hall; classrooms; general purpose hall and all ancillary pupil and […]

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Roof Lights – APA Facade Systems

Mealey Architectural Facades recently installed ten huge roof lights to a private residential property in Killiney at 1350mm wide, 7800mm long and 78.5mm thick. Walk on glass with an anti-slip coating was incorporated on this project. There was a substantial increase in luminosity within the building, after this installation. If you incorporate our roof light […]

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