Castleview Carriglea is an impressive PRS development scheme in Dublin 12 consisting of 392, one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Fitted out to the highest standard, Castleview will have top of the range amenities for its residents with a concierge, gym, meeting rooms, a residents lounge and an on-site creche. APA Facade Systems are delighted […]
The brand-new state-of-the-art Naas Community College in Co. Kildare was handed over to the Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board in February 2022. The new school officially opened its doors to students on the 2nd of March. In it’s new location at Millennium Park, across from the Kerry Group, this new 10, 500 m2 building will […]
Following our previous blog, “6 Extraordinary Curtain Wall Designs”, we are looking at 6 super window projects featuring our profiles across Ireland, the UK and North America. We also discuss the benefits of installing thermally enhanced window systems. Gansevoort Row, Meatpacking District, New York City Year Completed: 2021Awards: […]
Ophthalmology Outpatients’ Department Building at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork The Ophthalmology Outpatients Department building at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in Cork is complete. APA worked alongside West Architectural Facades on this building. Our TB50 curtain wall and ST70 Hi thermally enhanced tilt & turn windows, and door systems were installed by West. […]
The discussion around what window systems should be installed on new developments, particularly apartments or multi-level residential developments, is never-ending. With aluminium, PVC, timber, fibreglass, aluclad and steel, Architects and Specifiers have multiple choices when making that all-important decision. So why choose aluminium windows? Here are some key benefits. Thermally Efficient Aluminium windows have come […]
Clonakilty Community College underwent a state-of-the-art extension, made possible by a significant investment of €10.5 million by the Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). The new two-storey 3,195 m² building was built by West Cork builders, Cahalane Brothers and designed by KOBW Architects. The extension provides 10 additional classrooms, as well as a variety […]
60 – 74 Gansevoort Row, New York City The award-winning Gansevoort Row project is located in the Historic District of New York City. The old meatpacking buildings have been beautifully preserved and extended by BKSK Architects. BKSK kept the historic style of the meatpacking district, while adding a luxurious modern twist. This project required a high-performance, […]
Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin’s long search for a permanent home came to an end in November 2020, when they moved into the brand new, state of the art school in Rathnew, Co Wicklow. Formerly located on the grounds of the former Abbey Community College in Wicklow town, the new school is now sharing the 2.7-acre site […]
Our ST90 Window System is fully compliant with CWCT Sequence B Weather Test On the external rig in BET Arklow, our ST90 window system was put through rigorous weather testing which included the following: Air Leakage: Designed to test the amount of air that will travel through the window system. It is tested in two […]
