IDA Advanced Technology Building Dundalk

IDA Advanced Technology Building Dundalk

IDA Advanced Technology Building

Dundalk

The Brief

Certification: LEED CS

System Used: TB50 Structurally Glazed Curtain Wall System, TB50 Concealed Frame Awnings  

Location:  Dundalk

Client: IDA Ireland

Architect: Fewer Harrington & Partners

APA Facade Systems are delighted to see another development for IDA Ireland completed. The IDA Advanced Technology Building in Dundalk is a 33,906 sq ft (3,150 sq m), high profile technology/manufacturing space. It is situated in the IDA Dundalk Science & Technology Park, Mullagharlin.

The two-story open plan office accommodation is laid out over large rectangular floor plates. It features an impressive self-contained production/technology building with accommodation to include technology area, offices, core, plant area, toilets, welfare facilities and a spectacular reception area with a full-height glazed entrance.

IDA Advanced Technology Building Dundalk

Streamlined, Structurally Glazed Finish

Our structurally glazed TB50 curtain wall system with integrated concealed frame vents was installed on this project by Season Master Double Glazing Ltd, adding much needed natural ventilation to the internal office environment.

LEED Certified, Sustainable Office

The new Advanced Technology Building is conveniently located just 45 minutes from Dublin airport and 55 minutes from Belfast airport. It has been designed by Fewer Harrington & Partners to achieve LEED CS accreditation.

IDA Advanced Technology Building Dundalk
IDA Advanced Technology Building Dundalk
IDA Advanced Technology Building Dundalk
IDA Advanced Technology Building Dundalk

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Richard McVey

Alexion Pharmaceutical

Alexion Pharmaceutical Dublin The Brief System Used: TB50 SG Curtain Wall & TB50 SG CFA Location:   Dublin Client:   Stewart Construction & Conack

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26th May 2021

The Dean Hotel

The Dean Galway

The Dean Hotel

Galway

The Brief

 

System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall, ST70 Hi Windows & Doors

Location:

Galway

Client: 

JJ Rhatigans

Architect: 

Lawrence & Long Architects

 

A fantastic addition to the hospitality industry in Galway City has just opened its doors. The Dean Galway is located near Eyre Square on Prospect Hill. It is the latest in a line of stylish boutique hotels from Press Up Hospitality Group and officially opened for business on Wednesday 27 April. 

In keeping with the history of Galway, the hotel’s design incorporates unique structures, including a portion of the Galway to Clifden railway tunnel built in the 1890s, and a two-storey stone building originally built in the 1830s. These unique features have been meticulously restored and incorporated into the design of this brand-new hotel.

 

Suite - the Dean Hotel

Thermally Enhanced Windows & Curtain Wall

This is the latest development from the Press-Up Hospitality Group headed by property developer Paddy Mc Killen Junior. As one of the largest hospitality groups in the country, they operate a portfolio of 65 award-winning restaurants, bars, hotels, cinemas, golf facilities and gyms.

Thermally Enhanced Windows & Curtain Wall Systems

Our high performance ST70 Hi windows were installed in each of the 100 bedrooms. The rooms come with big comfy beds, rainfall power showers, fully stocked Smeg fridges, Netflix enabled smart TVs, a Munchie Box filled with sweet and savoury Irish snacks and booze and Marshall speaker.

Our TB50 curtain wall system and ST70 Hi doors provide spectacular views of Galway City and beyond in Sophie’s rooftop restaurant. This is one of two restaurants at the hotel with the first Elephant & Castle in the West of Ireland also opening. Other facilities include Peg’s Bar, The Blue Room for events and the Power Gym.

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Sophies Restaurant
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Sophies Restaurant
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Hotel La Tour
Richard McVey

Hotel La Tour

Hotel La Tour Milton Keynes The Brief   System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall, ST70 Hi Windows & Doors Location: Milton Keynes Client: 

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New Mill Student Accommodation

New Mill Student Accommodation Dublin The Brief System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall, ST80 Window & Door Systems Certifications: BREEAM “Excellent” Location: Dublin 

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402 Dunsmuir – Amazon Vancouver

402 Dunsmuir – Amazon Vancouver The Brief Certifications:LEED® Gold certificationLocation:Vancouver, CanadaSize:14,148 m² (152,290 ft²)Client:Oxford Properties Group   Located in the

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The Samuel Hotel

The Samuel Hotel Dublin

The Samuel Hotel

Dublin

The Brief

 

System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall, ST70 Concealed Sash Windows & ST70 Hi Doors

Location:

Dublin

Client: 

PJ Hegarty

Architect: 

Henry J Lyons

 

The four-star Samuel Hotel in the Dublin’s docklands opened its doors to its first customers in April 22.  

Named after Irish novelist Samuel Beckett, The Samuel Hotel is an integral part of the urban regeneration of the Spencer Place Development by Ronan Group Real Estate and Colony Capital.

The Samuel Hotel Bedroom

Slimline Concealed Sash Windows

Our slimline ST70 Concealed Sash was specifically chosen to fit in with the modern architectural design of Spencer Place. Its minimalistic aluminum design maximises light within each of the 200 + bedrooms. 

Our capped and structurally glazed TB50 facade systems were installed on the ground floor and penthouse areas of this new hotel. The installation of our windows and facade systems was completed by Zeon Design. 

Location, Location, Location

The Samuel hotel is in the perfect location for a successful future with companies such as Salesforce, We Work and Pinterest all headquartered in Dublin’s Docklands. The 3 Arena, Convention Centre and Bord Gais Energy Theatre are also in close proximity.

Ireland’s largest hotel operator Dalata have taken out a 35-year lease on The Samuel Hotel taking their total number of hotels to four after the Clayton, Maldron and Gibson hotels.

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Charlemont Exchange - LEED Gold
Richard McVey

Charlemont Exchange

Charlemont Exchange Dublin The Brief System Used:  TB50 SG Curtain Wall, TB50 SG CFA, Glass Fins Location: Dublin City  Client:  Walls Construction Architect: 

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4th June 2021

Hotel La Tour

Hotel La Tour

Hotel La Tour

Milton Keynes

The Brief

 

System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall, ST70 Hi Windows & Doors

Location:

Milton Keynes

Client: 

Winvic Construction

Architect: 

pHp Architects 

 

Hotel La Tour is a brand new, luxurious, 14-storey hotel in the heart of Milton Keynes.

This $47 million hotel oozes class from the second you set eyes on it. Designed by pHp Architects, Hotel La Tour features an external mirror style cladding with a 30m high, LED-lit stainless steel ‘sun’ design circle on the east facing elevation. This was created to align with the sun on the longest day of the year.

Hotel La Tour is equipped with 261 bedrooms, an impressive roof top restaurant, nine high-tech conference rooms, a fully licenced wedding space with a private outdoor terrace and a state of the art gym.

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Sustainable Windows & Curtain Wall Systems

Sustainability was established as a key aspect of Hotel La Tour. Our thermally enhanced ST70 Hi windows and TB50 curtain wall system were expertly installed by Speedclad Ltd, helping to achieve a “Very Good” BREEAM rating. Managing Director of Hotel La Tour, Mark Stuart said “We have worked hard to create an aesthetically pleasing and sustainable building that delivers on luxury as well as functionality”.

Spectacular Floor to Ceiling Views

On arrival to “Fourteen”, Buckinghamshire’s first sky bar and restaurant, our floor to ceiling curtain wall system provides spectacular 360-degree panoramic views across Campbell Park, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. This 180-seater restaurant offers the finest cuisine, a private dining room for special occasions and a bar.

This floor to ceiling design flows throughout the 261 luxury bedrooms and suites. Each one featuring our window systems, boasting amazing views over Milton Keynes Central and Campbell Park.

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Charlemont Exchange

Charlemont Exchange - LEED Gold

Charlemont Exchange

Dublin

The Brief

System Used:  TB50 SG Curtain Wall, TB50 SG CFA, Glass Fins

Location:

Dublin City 

Client: 

Walls Construction

Architect: 

BKD Architects 

 

The Charlemont Exchange building is located on the banks of the Grand Canal and offers 360-degree views of Dublin. Since its completion in 2019, the seven-storey building has been home to the world’s biggest provider of flexible workspace, WeWork.

This 123,000 sq. ft, grade A office space is a refurbishment and extension of the existing commercial office block, completed to the highest standards. It features seven storeys and a penthouse terrace for outdoor working and socialising.

Charlemont Exchange - APA Facade Systems

Structurally Glazed Curtain Wall System with Integrated Ventilation & Glass Fins

As you walk into the reception area on the ground floor, you are met with an impressive 20-foot high curtain wall screen with a circular rotunda feature that exudes quality and leaves a marked impression on occupiers and visitors alike.

Our TB50 SG facade system, complete with bespoke fins and integrated concealed frame awnings transforms the look of every elevation of the building.

LEED Gold Certification

Charlemont Exchange was been awarded a LEED Gold Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), for outstanding environmental performances.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), is the most widely-used green building rating system in the world, with Platinum and Gold the highest levels of accreditation awarded.

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Charlemont Exchange - APA Facade Systems
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Olympic Way - London - APA Facade Systems
Richard McVey

Olympic Way

Olympic Way London The Brief System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall  ST80 & ST70 Windows  Location:  London Client:  Donban Construction Architect:   HTA Design The

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The Samuel Hotel Dublin
Richard McVey

The Samuel Hotel

The Samuel Hotel Dublin The Brief   System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall, ST70 Concealed Sash Windows & ST70 Hi Doors Location: Dublin

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10th January 2023

Allergan Pharmaceuticals

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Allergan Pharmacueticals

Westport, Mayo

The Brief

System Used: 

TB50 Curtain Wall & ST70 Doors

Location:  

Westport, Mayo

Client:  

Sisk Group

Architect:  

Taylor McCarney Architects 

Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland, a subsidiary of Allergan plc., is based in Westport, Co. Mayo. Established in 1977, the current facility has grown to over 750,000 sq. ft on a 61-acre campus. The Westport Campus is a Sterile Pharmaceutical Ophthalmic and Biologics plant.

The state-of-the-art Manufacturing, Filling & Packaging operation, producing close to 800 million units of product on an annual basis. The campus also accommodates Chemistry, & Microbiology laboratories and some R&D support activities employing over 300 highly experienced science graduates.

Allergan Pharma - APA Facade Systems

System Used: TB50 Curtain Wall

APA Facade Systems worked in conjunction with Season Master Double Glazing on this 172,000 sq.ft pharmaceutical facility in Westport. 

Season Master installed our thermally enhanced TB50 curtain wall system to every elevation of the main office facility and the glazed link corridor that connects the two buildings.

Developers & Architects of Allergan Westport

This project was completed in 2013 and managed by John Sisk &
Sons. Sisk has carried out numerous projects for Allergan in Co. Mayo including, the construction of a new production facility. This included a warehouse & ancillary accommodation.

The architects tasked with designing this project was Taylor Architects, now Taylor Mc Carney Architects. 

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Four Ferns Care Centre
Richard McVey

Four Ferns Care Centre

Four Ferns Care Centre Dublin The Brief System Used: TB50 Curtain Wall System, ST70 HI Windows & Doors  Location:  Dublin  Client: Purcell

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27th May 2021
The Dean Galway
Richard McVey

The Dean Hotel

The Dean Hotel Galway The Brief   System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall, ST70 Hi Windows & Doors Location: Galway Client:  JJ Rhatigans

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11th January 2023

Wellington Place Office Development

Wellington Place Office Development - Leeds

Wellington Place Office Development

Leeds

The Brief

System Used: 

TB50 Curtain Wall & TB60 Curtain Wall

 ST70 Doors, Solar Shading & Louvers. 

Location:  Leeds

Client:  Wates Group

Architect:  

CJCT (Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher)

 

 

Wellington Place is a state of the art, grade A office development in Leeds city centre in the UK.

The innovative, energy-efficient buildings are purposefully designed to bring out the best in people, more than just a collection of buildings, they are a dynamic Leeds neighbourhood, designed to shape the city and transform the way people work.

Wellington Place is a high-specification office space and outstanding new urban quarter that has become the location of choice for leading organisations.

APA Facade Systems worked on buildings 3, 5, 7 & 8 with Speedclad Ltd.

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3 Wellington Place

No. 3 is a five-storey, 123,000 sq. ft. Grade A office space with state-of-the-art facilities and space for retail opportunities on the ground floor. This versatile building was designed with an emphasis on low-carbon consumption and high energy efficiency.

Our TB50 curtain wall system and ST70 doors were installed to meet the high demands on this development. No.3 achieved a BREEAM excellent rating.

5 Wellington Place

5 Wellington Place is located at the gateway to this exciting business district. It was the second building we worked on in this complex. A 75,252 sq. ft. five-storey office space with ancillary retail space, it benefits from a BREAAM excellent rating.

Featuring our TB50 curtain wall, ST70 doors, solar shading and louvers. Inside, 5 Wellington Place is flooded with natural light thanks to the floor to ceiling glazing. It stands as an exemplar of future office design, with modern, open-plan spaces.

Storefronts - TB60 Facade System - Wellington Place Office Development - Leeds

7 & 8 Wellington Place

The combined office space at 7 & 8 Wellington Place is designed over 378,000 sq. ft. The stand-out building in this high-grade office park, it has made history as the biggest ever office pre-let in Leeds. It is the new home for the Yorkshire Government Hub which will include the HM Revenue and Customs and NHS Digital on a 25-year lease.

Featuring over 194,000 sq.ft. of our TB60 curtain wall system, with three substantially impressive atriums and 6400 sq. ft. of rooflights. Our ST70 doors and louvers also feature on this building.

BREEAM Excellent

All three of these office developments were awarded BREEAM Excellent for sustainability. BREEAM is one of world’s leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings.

 

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Alexion Pharmaceutical - APA Facade Systems
Richard McVey

Alexion Pharmaceutical

Alexion Pharmaceutical Dublin The Brief System Used: TB50 SG Curtain Wall & TB50 SG CFA Location:   Dublin Client:   Stewart Construction & Conack

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26th May 2021
The Roy - 1650 Granville Street - Halifax
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The Roy

The Roy Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Brief System Used: TB50 Curtain Wall, ST80 Windows, ST80 Door Systems, Sliding Doors

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10th December 2019

Olympic Way

Olympic Way - London - APA Facade Systems

Olympic Way

London

The Brief

System Used: 

TB50 Curtain Wall 

ST80 & ST70 Windows 

Location:  London

Client:  Donban Construction

Architect:  

HTA Design

 

 

The Olympic Way building beside Wembley Stadium in London is a mixed-use development of the highest quality, delivering much needed housing and amenity provision to the area. Designed in two phases, a 20-storey modular-built tower, above a 7-storey block of condominiums.

Pinnacle Tower is the second tallest modular building in London and offers spectacular views of Wembley Stadium and beyond. This luxury contemporary development comprises 131 new homes, including studios, 1- and 2-bedroom flats and 2/3-bedroom duplex penthouses. There’s a central courtyard area, generous balconies, and far-reaching views across the London skyline.

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The Challenge

The vibrant, busy streets surrounding Olympic Way, often transports thousands of fans to Wembley Stadium, which brings with it huge amounts of noise pollution.

The biggest challenge faced by the architects was to discover an economical solution to block out the noise and improving the internal acoustics of the building.

Our designers came up with the perfect cost-effective solution. The flexibility of our window systems meant that the ST80 window, our highest performing at the time, could be installed on the first 8 storeys.

Our ST70 window was then installed for the remaining 12 storeys when the acoustic requirements weren’t as demanding.

Our profiles have identical sightlines, meaning the aesthetic appearance of the building wasn’t affected. This provided an aesthetically pleasing finish throughout the 20 storeys.

About Olympic Way

Pinnacle Tower is a flagship development designed and located for the very best of urban living. The innovative penthouses have stunning views of Wembley Stadium and direct access to transport links leading all over London. The condominiums are state of the art, hand crafted for contemporary living. 

The bustle of Olympic Way, the awe-inspiring iconic Wembley Arch and the thrill of the world-famous Stadium, all right on your doorstep.

Sustainable Aluminum Profiles

The eco-friendly aluminum glazing profiles used on Olympic Way were produced from recycled materials and manufactured to conform with industry environmental standards.

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Alexion Pharmaceutical - APA Facade Systems
Richard McVey

Alexion Pharmaceutical

Alexion Pharmaceutical Dublin The Brief System Used: TB50 SG Curtain Wall & TB50 SG CFA Location:   Dublin Client:   Stewart Construction & Conack

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26th May 2021
Vita Student accommodation
Richard McVey

Vita Student Accommodation

Vita Student Accommodation Newcastle The Brief System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall System, ST60 Windows & Doors  Location:   Newcastle  Client:  Wates

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28th May 2021

Grifols International Logistics Centre

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Grifols International Logistics Centre

Dublin

The Brief

System Used: 

TB50 SG Curtain Wall & TB50 SG CFA Glass Fins

Location:  

Dublin

Client:  

Stewart Construction 

Architect:  

PM Group

 

 

Grifols European headquarters and International logistics centre is located in Grange Castle Business Park in West Dublin.

This impressive development consists of a sophisticated ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval System) to assist in the storage and retrieval of products in the freezer and cold-rooms. It also includes a new high-end warehouse, laboratories, cleanroom packaging, logistics building, and a fully glazed, high-end office facility.

Designed by PM Group, Grifols was built in two phases. Phase 1 is a 240,000 sq. ft. building comprising of full logistics centre, with a three-storey office space. Phase 2 is a 200,000 sq. ft. biopharmaceutical process facility extension to the existing logistics building, which will be connected by way of a glazed link corridor.

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System Used: TB50 SG Curtain Wall

Phase one, Grifols logistics centre and office space features 48,000 sq.ft. of our TB50 structurally glazed curtain wall systemTB50 SG Curtain Wall with seamlessly integrated concealed frame awning windows. The external facade features vertical glass fins, designed in the corporate blue Grifols color.

Curtain Wall Ventilation Solutions

Our structurally glazed concealed frame awnings were installed to add ventilation to the internal environment of the building. They fit seamlessly into our TB50 SG curtain wall system, providing a streamlined, aesthetically pleasing finish.

The eco-friendly aluminum glazing profiles used on Grifols were produced using recycled materials and manufactured to conform with industry environmental standards.

Grifols external link corridor

Multi-Award Winning Grifols Development

The multi-award winning Grifols development won the Manufacturing Facility of the Year 2016 and the “Be Inspired” RIAI award recognising the building’s attractive design, industrial architecture, and use of materials particularly the juxtaposition of different elements and the handling of the office facades.

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Olympic Way - London - APA Facade Systems
Richard McVey

Olympic Way

Olympic Way London The Brief System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall  ST80 & ST70 Windows  Location:  London Client:  Donban Construction Architect:   HTA Design The

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The Roy - 1650 Granville Street - Halifax
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The Roy

The Roy Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Brief System Used: TB50 Curtain Wall, ST80 Windows, ST80 Door Systems, Sliding Doors

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10th December 2019

Vita Student Accommodation

Vita Student accommodation

Vita Student Accommodation

Newcastle

The Brief

System Used: 

TB50 Curtain Wall System, ST60 Windows & Doors 

Location:  

Newcastle 

Client: 

Wates Group   

Architect: 

Ryder Architecture

Vita Student in Strawberry Place, Newcastle is a 10-storey student accommodation development consisting of 331 beds, incorporating a number of 5-bedroom cluster apartments and 271 studios, plus a large social hub with movie rooms, seating areas, study spaces and a gym.

This 115,400 sq. ft. development is located beside Newcastle United’s football ground, St. James Park. It is one of many Vita student accommodations by Select Property Group, a specialist in delivering all-inclusive student accommodation with a focus on building student communities.

Vita Student was the first of three phases in a new development scheme for Strawberry Place with a huge mixed-use development with offices and a hotel also being built.

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Systems Used

Speedclad Ltd installed our TB50 curtain wall system and ST60 window systems at every elevation of this $32.6 million development. Our ST60 rebated door systems were also installed. 

Design Criteria

The scheme was carefully designed by Ryder Architecture in relation to Leazes Park Conservation Area to the north and alongside existing and proposed buildings to the south, west and east.

The development is focused around a central landscaped courtyard that spills out from a double-height, light filled student hub space.

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Alexion Pharmaceutical

Alexion Pharmaceutical Dublin The Brief System Used: TB50 SG Curtain Wall & TB50 SG CFA Location:   Dublin Client:   Stewart Construction & Conack

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26th May 2021
The Dean Galway
Richard McVey

The Dean Hotel

The Dean Hotel Galway The Brief   System Used:  TB50 Curtain Wall, ST70 Hi Windows & Doors Location: Galway Client:  JJ Rhatigans

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11th January 2023