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MAKING HISTORY - Burbage School, Hackney |
 MAKING HISTORY - Marvin Architectural’s traditional timber
windows give a Hackney school a smart new outlook.
For most headteachers, organising the replacement of a broken
window is nothing out of the ordinary — footballs and netballs
have a habit of flying out of control in the playground. But the
head of Burbage School in Hackney, London, had a bigger
problem than a free kick that went the wrong way. The
100- year- old building needed all 207 of its windows replacing
as part of the Primary Schools Modernisation programme .
Initially, the school had hoped to refurbish the windows, a mix
of century-old frames and 1960s upgrades. But MacConvilles,
the contract manager appointed by Hackney Council, found
that they were in such a state of disrepair thatreplacement was
the only option. Director David Harding describes the former
windows as “appalling”, and suspects they hadn’t been touched
for 15 years.
Constraints on the project were two-fold. First, the budget
would not stretch to a bespoke solution. But with 207 windows
of various and irregular sizes, a simple off-the-shelf product
was not an option.
Second, Hackney Council’s regulations — and a “local listing” as part of a conservation area
— meant that neither aluminium nor plastic could be used. After researching the market,
MacConvilles and its main contractor Park Construction concluded that
Marvin Architectural’s Sliding Sash range of factory-finished, solid-wood frames gave them all the
elements they needed for the job. A spokesman for Park Construction says that Marvin offered a price and
a service that no other manufacturer could match. “It was the first time we’d worked with them.
With a local authority, price was a key factor. The other factor was that Marvin committed to installing
them, and making sure they provided a finished product.”
He was also impressed by the way that Marvin delivered the windows as per the
installation schedule. Without this commitment, Park Construction could have ended up with
207 windows piled up in the playground, with no idea which one was meant to go where.
Installation presented a logistical problem.
The school is used through the holidays for children’s activities, so the work had to be carried
out in term time while the building was occupied by hundreds of under-11s.
A timetable was drawn up to fit the windows with minimal disruption to lessons.
“There were all sorts of health and safety challenges, and Marvin did their utmost to meet them, working
weekends and out of hours,” says Park’s spokesman. “The work was done piecemeal, almost a classroom
at a time,” adds Marvin’s sales manager Carl Waddington.
“There was lots of sequencing, and liaising with the school.” The on-site works were completed between February and July last year. Most of the project used doubleglazed products from Marvin’s standard range, including the very tall sliding sash windows, albeit in customised sizes. Products included traditional, solid wood, Georgians style sliding sash and casement windows. “Where we weren’t able to utilise the standard product we called upon our Signature Products Department, who were able to make items such as the operating arch top windows,” says Waddington. Higher level windows can be operated using a crank lever, and all windows came direct from the factory with a white finish and brass hardware. Larger, heavier windows came with white “D” handles on the outside to assist with handling. Mindful of the building’s occupants, Marvin installed tilt-restrictors, and locks to the sash windows, so none of them could be opened too far. Harding says a building of this type and age is always going to be a difficult job, but Marvin’s approach was so good that MacConvilles is now working with the firm on its next school project. “Marvin’s experience on the Burbage School project is assisting in the next one we’re working on together.” Both staff and pupils are delighted with the result. Suddenly, those three environmental qualities vital to any school — daylight, natural ventilation and quiet — are available in abundance. “The teachers said it was just so nice to be able to open the windows, and let some fresh air in,” says Waddington. “And, being double-glazed, the acoustic performance is much better— Hackney’s a noisy part of London.” And there are no more chilly draughts either — the windows exceed building regulation demands in terms of thermal performance . All Marvin needs to work on now is figuring how to make windows that are impervious to rogue footballs. |
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Braemer Mansions / South Kensington |
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 Braemer Mansions consists of a number of exclusive and luxurious apartments within this conservation
building built in the 1860's. The building has retained its architectural detail including decorative stucco block
work, detailed brick work, Doric column entrance and the window style of plain sliding sash which was
original to the building. As part of an overall upgrade Marvin Windows was approached to replace the
original windows with historically accurate detail.
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Brook Community Primary School Hackney London |
 Incorporating old school appeal with new school technology.
In order to realise their vision for the future, The London borough of Hackney invested hugely
in the Fresh Start initiative which replaced a failing school with a newly refurbished one known
as Brook Community Primary school.
Located in a large Victorian building, the London Borough of Hackney set high goals
regarding the building project’s financial viability and social/environmental responsibility.
And whilst the newly built parts of the school building such as the rose tinted
glass extension offered a new face of improvement and new spaces and facilities
for the pupils, the replacement of windows and regeneration of the older Victorian
building had to remain sympathetic and historically accurate - in keeping with the
original and surrounding architecture. For more information on this project contact
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Based in Wexford’s High Street the Wexford Opera House was originally built in the 18th Century and acted as a social and cultural centre in Wexford. In 2006 the original Theatre Royal building was demolished, redesigned and rebuilt to accommodate a growing demand in the area for opera. The only remaining part of the building left standing was 33-35 High Street. The main design objective for the High Street was the conservation of the traditional streetscape.
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Park Lane, London - Historical Refurbishment |
Marvin Architectural’s capabilities and commitment enable them to be the top choice for historic restoration or replication. Marvin Architectural match historic profiles down to the millimetre, ensuring a matching appearance and perfect fit.
Thus offering modern products that look virtually identical to the originals. Their innovative designs and build techniques manage costs while preserving architectural character and aesthetic beauty.
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An exclusive enclave of 18 apartments and houses, boasting spectacular coastal views, demanded the highest quality design and detailing throughout. Marvin Architectural worked closely with the project architect to re-create the Georgian proportions and profiling typical of the area, which was an essential requirement of the planning permission.
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Sutton, Co. Dublin
Carr Associates
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A commercial grade composite window system was required to fit into and clad around a pre-fabricated steel structure. Marvin Architectural's expert design team worked with the building engineers to ensure smooth and easy installation. Marvin was also able to meet demands for a custom exterior colour to match other windows and top-grade timber interiors in keeping with the quality of the four star hotel.
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Kilkenny City
Henry J. Lyons
McNamara & Co
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Adolescent Resource Centre |
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Composite windows, outswing light commercial doors and fixed internal screens were installed in this project. Marvin Windows and Doors were selected for this project by Redbridge Council for their combination of high performance and low maintenance. Commercial doors were used to continue the high performance in this rigorous environment.
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Station Road, Barkingside, Essex
London Borough of Redbridge
Haynes and Smith
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A contemporary style composite window and door system was required for this development of eight apartment blocks. The window style was simple with large clear areas of glass to maximise the feeling of space and light within the development.
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Kildare Town
Martin Murray Architects
LJM Ireland Ltd.
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Dominic Street Apartments |
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Consistent lines and window details were essential for this city centre apartment development. Marvin Architectural met strict planning guidelines and offered ageless maintenance-free windows while blending in with existing buildings.
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Dominic Street, Dublin 1
Niall D Brennan
South Dublin Construction
Dublin Corporation
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Barretstown Gang Camp
Both new build and refurbishment of existing buildings was involved, in Paul Newman's Gang Camp for Children. In the existing buildings, sliding sash windows in a variety of window colours were required to match existing windows in the courtyard area. New buildings required side-hung maintenance-free windows with warm wood interiors.
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Ballymore-Eustace, Co. Kildare
James Smith Architects
LJM Ireland Ltd.
The Barretstown Gang Camp Fund Ltd.
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This project had a conservation covenant on it and consisted of replacing over 60 wood sliding sash windows. Marvin Architectural were subcontracted to Eugena who were the main contractors. Traditional solid wood sliding sash windows were not only used for their beauty but also for their energy efficiency and high performance. Marvin's manufacturing capability and delivery efficiency meant that the project works could be completed in 3-4 weeks, even while the property was occupied.
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St. Albans, Camden
60+ casemaster and awning windows
Eugena Ltd.
14 - 19 flats that are part of the Borough of Camden housing stock
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This exclusive apartment development contains 14 apartments and 2 penthouses. Multiple factory mulled side hung window units were used throughout, providing an interior warmth while also giving a lifetime of low maintenance. With made to order windows and doors and a lead time of 6-8 weeks, Marvin Architectural completed their installation ahead of schedule.
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Clontarf, Dublin 3
John Fleming Architects
Arthur King
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Originally a Hop Kiln for an adjacent brewery, this building was converted and extended over time for use as offices. A complete strip-out rebuild was required to convert to modern office facility. Marvin sliding sash windows were used to maintain the aesthetic integrity of the development and provide the high performance required in commercial grade buildings. The Kynar finish on the window exterior provides the longest-lasting and least fading finish on the market.
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Farnborough, Hampshire
Madlin & Maddison Chartered Surveyors
Alec W Brade Ltd
Dakota Ltd.
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This countryside development of 12 houses required an aesthetically pleasing detailed window which was in keeping with the style of the homes. Marvin windows were selected for their maintenance-free and highly detailed exterior along with a desirable interior finish which added a luxurious feel in keeping with the development.
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Narraghmore, Co. Kildare
Martin Murray
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 This prestigious apartment development features 270 high performance wood sliding sash windows. The project was managed and designed by the renowned architect Rafael Moneo, who was awarded the Royal Gold Medal by RIBA (2003) for his enormous contribution to architecture worldwide.
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Japanese Ambassador's Residence |
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The brief provided to Marvin Architectural for this project was to enhance the oriental style throughout the residence. With this in mind, Marvin Architectural designed the main foyer screen to achieve consistent sight lines for fixed and operating awning units with outswing french doors. The structural steel subframe has been concealed using Marvin's extruded clad mull component system. The project involved the design, supply and installation of curtain wall screens with an aluminium exterior and a stained wood interior.
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Foxrock, Co. Dublin
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Takenaka UK Ltd.
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Planning approval was required by Wimbledon Council for the refurbishment of the entrance lobby in this listed building. Marvin Architectural helped design the composite windows and doors to meet with the strict planning approvals required. Sliding sash and side hung windows and doors were incorporated into the design and this demonstrates Marvin's extensive product range.
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Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London
Daniel Connal Partnership
Bisley Construction Ltd.
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Originally constructed in 1792 as a jail, Naas Town Hall had various uses up to the 1950's as a cinema, class rooms for the local school and a meeting place for a variety of local clubs over the years. Further modifications and extensions to accommodate a library were carried out in 1904 and included the present day facade.
In the 1950's it was made available to members of the Town Council to provide a meeting chambers and offices. In 2000 the council undertook to refurbish the building and replace the windows.
The brief stated that the new windows had to match the original window profiles and preserve the historical accuracy of the facade. This was particularly important as four of the original windows, which were intact, remained in the front facade.
Marvin windows were chosen by the conservation officer of the council because of their highly customised capability, their slim wood profiles, and because they could be provided with a fully painted finish. The fact that Marvin Architectural has a proven track record in removal and installation of units into residential and historically sensitive buildings was another important consideration for the council in their decision making. In its detailed proposal to replace the windows, Marvin Architectural assured the council of minimal disruption to the interior decor. Marvin's extensive 10/20 year warranties were another reason which swung the contract in their favour.
The style of units chosen was a heritage casemaster style window with a half round and curved top window design with a stationary awning specifically crafted to fit existing openings. Each unit was fully operational and fully painted inside and out.
The outcome of this project is a very good marriage of historical accuracy with the latest glazing technology. As a result, the building will be cosier and more sound proof, thanks to Marvin's Low-E glazing and will continue to serve the community for another 100 years.
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Commercial Refurbishment
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7000 sq. ft.
Marvin wood casemaster and awning style windows with round tops. To get an
exact mock-up of the windows, a stationary and polygon combination
was used on four windows.
Naas Urban District Council
Kildare
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The objective was to increase the energy efficiency of the building and the performance of air, wind and water permeability.
The project was very competitive and was awarded to Marvin Architectural, following examination of competitors’ products and specifications. The project involved manufacturing, supplying and fitting over 250 factory complete custom made sliding sash windows as well as some fire rated windows as the existing sliding sash windows of this office block were in an irreparable state. Marvin Architectural had to meet Westminster Council approval and the fire rated windows were submitted for testing to ‘Chiltern’, a certifying body that is part of the ‘Trada Group’.
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Griffith College was originally established in 1974. The campus was used over the years as a prison and an army barracks. It also served as a recruitment and training centre for the Irish soldiers who fought on the British side in the First World War. It was handed over to the Free State Troops in 1922 following the end of the War of Independence and the signing of the Treaty. Its name was changed from Wellington to Arthur Griffith Barracks in honour of Arthur Griffith.
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