6 Impressive Window System Projects

6 Impressive Window System Projects - Gansevoort New York

Following our previous blog, “6 Extraordinary Curtain Wall Designs”, we are looking at 6 super window projects featuring our profiles across North America, Ireland and the UK. 

We also discuss the benefits of installing thermally enhanced window systems.

Gansevoort Row, Meatpacking District, New York City

Year Completed:  2021
Awards:                       Winner of the Adaptive Reuse and Renovation                                                        category at the Society of American Registered                                                    Architects Awards
System Used:        ST70 Hi Window System
Architect:               BKSK Architects

60- 74 Gansevoort is right in the centre of the historic Meatpacking District in New York. Gansevoort Row required a high-performance, durable window system that could withstand the harsh winter climate of New York and block out noise from the busy Gansevoort district. Aesthetically, the windows also had to integrate with the historical architecture surrounding the meatpacking district. Fixed, curved, and tilt & turn windows were all installed on this project, complete with all window jewellery. Read more….

6 Impressive Window System Projects-Gansevoort Row - New York
6 Impressive Window System Projects-Gansevoort Row - New York

402 Dunsmuir - Vancouver, Canada

Year Completed:  2020
System Used:        TB50 SG Concealed Frame Vents
Certification:         LEED Gold
Architect:               B + H Architects

The design brief for 402 Dunsmuir was to develop a cost-effective, secure, and integrated building solution that prioritized operations, comfort and energy efficiency. Over 200 of our structurally glazed, triple-glazed concealed frame awnings feature on every elevation of 402 Dunsmuir Street. They fit directly within the framework, providing internal ventilation whilst not affecting the appearance or geometry of the external facade. Read more…..

402 Dunsmuir Street - Amazon - APA Facade Systems
Amazon Vancouver - APA Facade Systems

Olympic Way & Pinnacle Tower, London

Year Completed:   2013
System Used:         ST70 & ST80 Windows 
Architect:                HTA Design

Olympic Way and Pinnacle Tower are neighbouring Wembley Stadium in London. The biggest challenge faced by the architects was to discover an economical solution to block out the noise and improve the internal acoustics of the building. The flexibility of our window systems meant our 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, reducing the overall costs and meeting the acoustic demands required. Our ST profiles have identical sightlines so the aesthetic appearance of the building wasn’t affected. Read more…..

Olympic Way - London - APA Facade Systems
Olympic way

Vita Student, Strawberry Place, Newcastle

Year Completed:   2017
System Used:         ST60 Windows
Architect:                Ryder Architecture

Vita Student in Strawberry Place is a 10-storey student accommodation development near St. James Park in Newcastle city centre. The development is focused around a central landscaped courtyard which spills out from a double-height student hub space. Each of the 331 rooms features our ST60 side hung casement windows, alongside our parallel sashes, expertly installed by Speedclad Ltd. Read more….

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Strawberry Place

New Mill Student Accommodation, Blackpitts, Dublin

Year Completed:  2017
System Used:        ST80 Window System
Architect:               Reddy Architecture 

New Mill Student Accommodation was completed in September 2017. This 15,093 m² development is a mixed-use student living accommodation with 410 rooms in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties. Each of these 410 bedrooms features our thermally enhanced ST80 Window System Read more….

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Enniscorthy Primary Care Centre, Wexford

Enniscorthy Primary Care Centre has just recently been completed. It was designed by Limerick City architectural firm Quinn Architects with sustainability at the forefront of design. Our ST70 Hi windows along with our curtain wall system were installed on this project, helping it to meet all the requirements of Near Zero Energy Building (nZEB) 

6 Impressive Window System Projects-Enniscorthy Primary Care Centre
6 Impressive Window System Projects-Enniscorthy Primary Care Centre

How Important Is The Thermal Performance Of Window Systems?

Modern aluminium profiles like our ST Window Suite are designed with thermally conductive insulating cores, foams and gaskets. They can accommodate double or triple glazed Low-E units with warm edge spacer bars. This means they can achieve, and in some cases surpass the Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) and Passive House standards.

Choosing nZEB or Passive House profiles is also environmentally friendly. They create a strong barrier to the cold, reducing the demand for heating which saves energy and considerably reduces CO2 emissions. Read more……

Thermal Performance of Window Systems - APA Facade Systems
Featured Products
ST60 Window System
ST70 Hi Window System
ST80 Window System
Concealed Frame Awnings

Get in touch with a member of our team about your next project below

With Winter on The Way, How Important is Thermal Performance?

Thermal Performance of Window Systems - APA Facade Systems

With winter looming, the thermal performance of windows, doors and curtain wall systems is crucial. Not only to keep the inhabitants warm but to reduce condensation, energy consumption and operational costs of the building throughout the winter months.

Modern aluminum profiles like our ST Window Suite are designed with thermally conductive insulating cores, foams and gaskets. They can accommodate double or triple glazed Low-E units with warm edge spacer bars, achieving, and in some cases surpassing the Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) and Passive House standards. Our windows also meet the requirements of the new Berdo 2.0 building performance standard in Boston.

Choosing nZEB or Passive House standard profiles is also environmentally friendly. They create a strong barrier to the cold, reducing the demand for heating which saves energy and considerably reduces CO2 emissions.

Thermally Enhanced Windows Help to Achieve LEED Certification 

Assessed for sustainability during the design, construction, operation and maintenance phases, LEED-certified projects are among the most energy-efficient buildings in the world. Windows, doors and curtain wall systems play a key role in the building envelope, providing a sustainable solution to meet the environmentally sensitive requirements of LEED.

Cascada – APA Facade Systems

We have recently won the contract for a LEED Platinum designed multi-level residential development in Portland Oregon, Cascada. Our TB50 Curtain Wall, ST4-600 Lift & Slide and ST80 Window System are being installed on this energy-efficient development. This follows numerous projects completed to the highest LEED standards across Ireland, the UK and North America.

Cascada - APA Facade Systems
Thermal Analysis Reports 

Get in touch with our design team before your next project. We will conduct a project-specific thermal analysis for each proposed system on the project. This is to ensure that the product you have chosen is the perfect solution for the thermal requirements of the building.

Thermal Analysis - APA Facade Systems

Why Choose Aluminum Windows?

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The discussion around what window systems should be installed on new developments, particularly condominiums or multi-level residential developments, is never ending. With aluminum, PVC, timber, fiberglass, aluclad and steel, Architects and Specifiers have multiple choices when making that all-important decision.

So why choose aluminum windows?

Here are some of the main advantages of choosing aluminum.

Thermally Efficient

Aluminum windows have come a long way over the past 10 years. Designed with thermally conductive insulating profiles and foams, the modern aluminium window produces excellent thermal values. They exceed passive house standards, meeting all the requirements of Zero Energy Buildings. These thermal breaks eliminate condensation, reduce heat loss and save energy (up to 85%), while considerably reducing CO2-emissions.

Strength & Durability

Although it is lightweight, there are few stronger, more durable materials than aluminum. Its’ strength allows designers to incorporate extra-large sashes, maximizing the intake of natural light. With multiple opening opportunities and robust slimline profiles, Architects and Specifiers have complete flexibility in their design options.
Due to its durability, aluminum can easily withstand all weather conditions without expanding or contracting in the changing climates. It comes with a life span in excess of 50 years.

Eco Friendly / Sustainable

There is a global push towards a greener economy and the construction industry is a huge factor in this. Building and construction is responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world. The construction industry is set to double by 2060 so there is a huge emphasis on changing the whole life cycle of building design, construction and demolition.

Aluminum has a life cycle that very few materials can match. It is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be recycled over-and-over without losing its properties or quality. In fact, about 75% of all the aluminum ever produced is still in use.

Not only that, recycled aluminum uses just 5% of the energy required for producing primary metal, saving an enormous 95%. It should be the material of choice to meet the demands of climate-conscious consumers. Aluminum windows can help to achieve a credible sustainability rating with LEED.

Available Finishes

Aluminum windows are available with hundreds of high-quality powder coated colors, textures and shades. Dual colored windows are also available allowing architects to match the internal and external aesthetics of the building.

Aluminim windows are the ideal solution for harsh climates. They require minimal maintenance and can come with a guarantee of up to 30 years.

Have you seen our wide range of high-performance, eco-friendly aluminium windows?

Do you have a copy of our residential brochure? Download it below.

Tyndall Street Condominium

Tyndall Street Condominium

APA Facade Systems will supply our new extreme performance ST90 window system to the £57 Million apartment tower at the Tyndall Street Condominium in Cardiff.

Our installation partners will install our passive house standard ST90 Window to this 27 storey building, in the heart of the city. This eco-friendly window was specifically designed to meet the ever-increasing thermal demands of architects, design teams and their clients. It is perfectly suited for high-end multi-level residential projects.

The condominium building will play a central role in creating a local focal point within Cardiff’s Capital Quarter Development. It will deliver high-quality accommodation for the private rented sector. Associated Architects are the company responsible for the beautiful design of this tower.

It is being funded by Grainger, the UK’s largest provider of private rental homes. This huge development will see 307 apartments built in the centre of the capital. Alongside the private rental homes, the scheme will also deliver a range of amenities for residents including a rooftop lounge and a terrace overlooking the bay.

IM Properties, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned property companies is the developer of the scheme.

The 23-storey Tyndall Street Condominium block is expected to be completed by mid-2022.

Tyndall Street Condominium

New Thermally Enhanced ST70 HI Window

ST70 HI Window System - APA Facade Systems

APA Launch New Thermally Enhanced ST70 Hi Window System

Before developing our new enhanced ST70 HI Window system, a substantial amount of market research was conducted to discover exactly what was missing in the fenestration industry.

Through this research and by speaking to numerous people within the industry we discovered that the best route to market was a cost-efficient, thermally enhanced window system. The ST70 Hi is just that. The combination of closed-cell and solid insulation, create an excellent thermal barrier to heat loss. Using the most up to date thermally conductive technology, the APA Facade Systems design team have developed an eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing window system that can achieve whole window Uw values as low as 0.170 Btu/ft ² hr °F.

Along with the thermal performance of this system, the ST70 HI’s strong aluminum frame and flexible design make this the perfect window for condominiums, student accommodations, hotel developments and schools.

The ST70 HI window system is the perfect environmentally friendly, cost-efficient solution for your next project. Discover more about this window system here: