ASSA ABLOY
UK Specification, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door
opening solutions, has assisted with the design and specification of doorsets
and relevant hardware for the new Silverstone CE Primary School.
Working
alongside Northamptonshire County Council, local firm pHp Architects and
contractor Lakehouse Construction, the UK Specification team helped deliver the
full-scale build of the two-form entry primary school.
Products
specified included 92 ASSA ABLOY laminate faced timber doorsets, complete with
redwood frames and dark grey PVC edges, making them easy to clean and to help
conceal scuffs from daily use.
The colour
contrast between the edge of the door and the door surface also helped to
achieve an inclusive environment, in line with the latest legislation and
guidelines such as Approved Document M of The Building Regulations 2000 and
BS8300:2009+A1:2010.
The
doorsets were complemented by a full ironmongery specification of ASSA 3228 ZP
hinges, ASSA ABLOY DC200 Rack & Pinion Door Closers, Union Optimus 3 Locks,
UNION J1000 door furniture and ASSA finger guards, which prevent pupils’
fingers from being trapped in closing doors.
The
specification also included ASSA’s P600 cylinders for internal and external
doors as well as external gates, providing the school with one masterkey system
and permitting access to authorised personnel only.
Chris
Wayman, Associate at pHp Architects commented: “ASSA ABLOY UK Specification not
only supplied high quality and fit-for-purpose products, but they also provided
a full consultancy service, which took into account factors such as pupil
comfort, flow of traffic around the school, as well as the need for staff to
access certain areas of the building efficiently and securely. We are delighted
with the finished result.”
James
Bloomfield, Headteacher at Silverstone CE Primary School said: “Working with
the UK Specification team was straightforward from start to finish. The doors
and ironmongery specified really enhance what is an exceptional building.”
David
Shields, National Specification Manager at ASSA ABLOY UK Specification, added:
“We have worked on a number of education projects and pride ourselves on
tailoring the solutions we provide from our extensive experience in the sector.
“The
challenge in all schools is to prioritise safety and minimise the risk of
injury, while providing a comfortable learning and teaching environment for
both pupils and staff. We believe we have not only achieved this, but also
exceeded expectations with the solutions we helped design and specify via our
BIM capabilities and personable one-to-one service.”
