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Having sustained damage during World War II, the building was restored to its original state after the war under
the supervision of Rowse, the original architect.
In 2017, the Grade II* Listed Building was purchased by
Legal & General and it was announced that HMRC
would base a regional centre there. Renovation works
commenced with the focus on creating modern, comfortable office space while retaining the heritage features of
the building.
The new steel windows at the India Buildings provide a
close match to the originals while offering improved
thermal performance
Above, new Clement MW40 steel windows were specified for the
India Buildings in Liverpool
Clement was selected to manufacture and install the new
double glazed steel windows which match the original
single glazed metal windows and improve thermal performance and energy use within the historic building. Almost 1,000 windows from the Clement MW40 range
were specified, polyester powder painted in RAL 9016
(White).
Internal steel and glass screens allow more daylight into a
space, brightening up previously dark areas and making
otherwise unseen corners visible. These steel screens can
be fitted with acoustic glass to improve privacy and can
be fire rated without compromising their slender frames.
The doors in Anthracite Grey at St Paul’s Church make
a bold stye statement while also increasing the light within
the space
Not all the new products on the market have been driven
from within the steel fenestration industry. One new
product of the last ten years which has really gained
traction is the internal steel door screen or partition.
Originally a fashionable interior design choice in London
homes selected to give an industrial edge to a design or
to divide a house into different zones, these have become
increasingly popular in commercial spaces and are now
finding their way into heritage projects too.
St Paul’s Church in Leeds has been transformed with the
addition of a large, bespoke steel door screen and feature
steel window. The screen incorporates a pair of double
doors, providing light and airiness. Both the new steel
window and door set are made from Clement EB24 steel
sections which include double glazed, argon filled glass
units.
Below, the new steel windows at the India Buildings provide a close match to the originals while offering improved thermal performance
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