College Avenue: Setting the Standard for Student Accommodation

College Avenue: Setting the Standard for Student Accommodation
Photo source
www.metaltechnology.com

Date: 15 January 2019

Queens University Belfast’s (QUB) brand-new student accommodation at College Avenue, beautifully brings together a suite of multi-functional systems from architectural aluminium systems’ company, Metal Technology.

With an overall project value of £35,000,000, the state-of-the-art student accommodation brings together effective space optimisation and practical design to create a safe space for students in a central Belfast location with a range of purpose-built areas to facilitate a balanced approach to study, health and wellbeing.

Spanning 11 floors and an impressive 240,000ft2 the accommodation features Metal Technology’s System 17 high rise curtain walling on all facades in combination with System 5-35Hi+ turn only windows, System 23 louvres and System 5-20D Hi+ doors. These purpose designed louvres have been tested to BS6180 for guarding providing a safe environment even when the full height windows are fully opened. Key considerations when choosing these products included practicality, safety, acoustics and thermal performance throughout the building.

Internally, the building features 747 student accommodation units, a gymnasium, study spaces, refreshment and recreational areas as well as dedicated IT suits.

All Metal Technology systems are designed to perform seamlessly together to deliver the desired aesthetic and performance standards. Used individually or together, they offer complete design flexibility for creative aesthetics with the assurance of value engineered structural, weather and security performance.

600450 College Avenue: Setting the Standard for Student Accommodation glassonweb.com

Others also read

Seattle’s skyline just got brighter - Vitro Architectural Glass played a key role in the stunning renovation of Embassy Suites and Avalara Hawk Tower at 255 South King Street.
A panel sponsored by the FGIA Sustainability Steering Committee will be held during the 2025 FGIA Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, IN.
Kuraray has announced that its interlayer technologies have played a critical role in the success of four recently recognized architectural projects.
Saint-Gobain Glass has released a new edition of its Reference Book, showcasing inspiring projects from around the world and highlighting the versatility of its glass solutions.
The largest gathering of glass and façade professionals in Asia is returning: GAFA2025 is set to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world to BSD City Indonesia.
Two hands-on learning experiences will be offered during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, IN.

Add new comment

From industry

NEWS RELATED PRODUCTS

A+W Software GmbH
Guardian Glass Europe
Guardian Glass Europe
Qingdao REXI Industries Co., Ltd