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full Kalzip build-up system including over 6,300 sqm of
straight and tapered Kalzip aluminium standing seam roofing
sheets was specified for the impressive new Swindon Academy
by Aedas Architects Ltd. Designed for project sponsors
United Learning Trust, Swindon Academy has been built by
Leadbitter with the Kalzip system installed by approved
Teamkal contractor, WWR (UK) Ltd. |
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Aedas Architects’ lead architect Peter Borkus says, “We
specified Kalzip because of the system’s proven performance,
speed of installation, versatility and spanning capability.
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With the recommended roof
build-up, the Kalzip system provides ‘Green Rating’ for
BREEAM accreditation - which in this instance is to ‘A’
Rating.” |
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“Security was also a key issue,”
continues Peter Borkus, “and employing long sheet lengths of
Kalzip makes it extremely difficult for potential intruders
to gain access through the roof. The Kalzip system’s
versatility is amply demonstrated by its ability to be
installed at differing low pitch roof angles, accommodate
numerous roof penetrations, interface with a variety of wall
/ parapet constructions and cope with tightly curved areas
of buildings. Robustness, durability and innate resistance
to corrosion means that Kalzip is extremely economical over
its design life of at least 25 years - and it’s 100%
recyclable and re-useable.” |
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Swindon Academy’s design
footprint was driven by a number of practical considerations
and local planning issues which included restricted
pedestrian and vehicular access to the area. Aedas
Architect’s imaginative solution has been to create a long
linear 2-storey building that’s cleverly folded back on
itself like a paperclip to fit within the tight constraints
of the site. |
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The primary and secondary
schools are situated at opposite ends of the academy with
shared administration, kitchen and dining facilities located
centrally for mutually convenient access and two major link
corridors connecting across the folded linear building.
Various types of mono and duo pitched Kalzip roofs cover
distinct areas of the academy with numerous penetrations for
rooflighting and sophisticated air ventilation. |
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Swindon Academy, ‘The first 0-19
Academy in the country’, is a member United Learning Trust (ULT)
that was formed in 2002 as a subsidiary of the United Church
Schools Trust which has been running high quality schools in
the UK for nearly 125 years. ULT is the UK’s largest
provider of academies - all of which are inclusive and
welcoming schools where young people of all faiths,
backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected. |
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