1. Hunter Douglas takes central role in extraordinary
redevelopment scheme
A DECADE OF METICULOUS PLANNING HAS GONE INTO THE MASSIVE REGENERATION PROGRAMME IN THE KING’S
CROSS AREA OF LONDON.
ifty new buildings, 2,000 new
homes, 20 new streets and 10 new
public squares spread across 67 acres
and providing living and working space
for 45,000 people make up this
impressive programme.
As part of the first phase of the ambitious
regeneration programme nears completion,
Hunter Douglas has taken centre stage in
providing eye-catching and innovative shutter
systems for the ArtHouse apartment complex.
The 143 intelligently planned apartments look
out over Regent’s Canal and Handyside Park
and the stunning building has benefited from
the sliding louvered shutters provided by
Hunter Douglas.
The company worked closely with award-
winning architects dRMM, the client, Argent
Group, Weedon partnership and Kier
Construction to complete the largest shutter
project Hunter Douglas has completed in the
UK. The shutters were installed by Astec
projects Ltd.
This is a key residential scheme which will
define the standard for new homes as part
of regeneration project. A spokesman for the
architects explained the building is formed of
four residential clusters, creating localised
communities and the ability to maximise
dual aspect apartments and the system
created by Hunter Douglas was key to the
success of the design.
"Responding to residents’ needs for shade
and privacy, the sliding louvred screens
animate the face of the building and allow
residents the ability to control their
environment with shading,” he added.
Hunter Douglas is one of the leading
manufacturers and suppliers of architectural
solutions. For the King’s Cross scheme, 435
sliding shutters with manual and motorised
systems were installed. The company also
supplied soffits with linear ceilings.
The project also presented particular design
and installation challenges, such as the
double height shutters of over 6m for the
ArtHouse’s duplex apartments.
Hunter Douglas Sliding Shutters blend style
and functionality – both inside a building and
outside. By providing building exteriors with
a bespoke look as well as offering optimal
solar effectiveness for maximum internal
comfort, Sliding Shutters offer a total
building solution.
For King’s Cross, a system providing a stylish
solution for both sun control and privacy was
required and Hunter Douglas combined its
knowledge and expertise with the client,
architects and contractors to create the right
solution. Using the Hunter Douglas heat and
energy calculation tools, the company
designed a shutter with optimal fin spacing to
maximise thermal control and privacy without
hindering the view from the apartments.
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Responding to residents’
needs for shade and privacy,
the sliding louvred screens
animate the face of the
building and allow residents
the ability to control their
environment with shading.
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Shutters are a mainstay of traditional
construction and with the abundance of
glass in modern architecture, proper sun
protection and a certain amount of privacy
are important to create an internal comfort.
The Hunter Douglas sliding and custom
designed folding shutters provide these
elements while creating distinct looks which
add to the building’s appearance.
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