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Function follows Form Scandinavian influences have long been powerfully embraced and honed by architectural and interior design practices across the globe. ASSA ABLOY, a Scandinavian company, is firmly committed to these principles, combining aesthetics with function, ergonomics, safety, longevity and environmental responsibility through our comprehensive range of architectural product solutions. Our guiding principles permeate everything we do Front cover : The Shard On such a high-profile build it was important to work with experienced suppliers and well known brands. ASSA ABLOY had the expertise and product depth to deliver fit for purpose solutions, as well as vast experience in the balance between providing access and preventing security and fire threats. EMTEC Group Ltd 2
Product Leadership Products that offer aesthetic perfection in seamless unison with ultimate security. From security doors and sophisticated access control technology to classic, cutting edge and custom ironmongery solutions, our ability to professionally coordinate form and function with a fully integrated BIM interface enables ASSA ABLOY to offer unique attractive and robust solutions to meet even the most discerning design requirements. Proven design led solutions delivering full life cycle efficiencies throughout the build process 62 Buckingham Gate Having worked with ASSA ABLOY on a number of projects, including Cardinal Place, New Street Square and One New Change, we knew the company had the resources and expertise to deliver. Land Securities Group PLC
Specification Simplified ASSA ABLOY are totally committed to easing the specification burden through full BIM interaction for our timber and metal door sets together with an NBS writing support service for those items that may still need to be specified as standalone components. As a trusted auxiliary member of your design team our specialists will ensure that the solutions identified will accord with your clients exacting design, legislative, fiscal and operational requirements. As a global manufacturer, ASSA ABLOY offer the reassurance of local onsite technical support and long term warranties, bringing true peace of mind to the developer, architect, contractor, client and building operator alike Canary Wharf Each ASSA ABLOY specification was delivered in accordance with an individual development s unique architectural aesthetic, whilst accommodating the client s security, fire, life safety and building operational efficiency requirements.
Optimum Performance The secret to a successful security strategy lies with the invisible integration of a clients brief within the environment in which it is to protect whilst providing the consumer with a user friendly interface. To attain such an indiscernible solution we gain a clear understanding of how a building will operate then rigorously review our extensive range of access control solutions to determine the correct combination of components available to provide optimum compatibility yet retaining function and form as the waypoints in the specification process. Design, integration, operation and durability are assured Riverbank House Specification, supply and installation of ASSA ABLOY specialist security and personnel door sets throughout this landmark Thames side development.
Service Delivered Service is the cornerstone of success. Critical time management in the delivery of correct product samples and schedules can make or break a client presentation. ASSA ABLOY fully understand the demands placed upon architects and designers to deliver in accordance with your clients expectations. Working from conception to completion ASSA ABLOY have the overwhelming desire to become your service driven solution provider New Court Supplying a cutting edge access control solution together with a comprehensive range of specialist steel door sets allowed ASSA ABLOY to surpass our discerning client s operational and design requirements.
Leading Standards Building information modelling is becoming the industry standard for construction projects. ASSA ABLOY have actively developed unique solutions for designers adopting BIM principles. Complete door set BIM models are available for both timber, steel and security door applications and these may be customised to your project s unique design requirements. Each of our objects profile data, including COBie for public projects, to provide invaluable information for digital search and calculation. As a one stop solution provider our BIM objects consider whole life cycle costs making the specification process transparent to all. BIM not only improves construction efficiency but also protects the integrity of your specification for the full life cycle of the development One New Change As one of the largest single retail and leisure destinations in the City of London ASSA ABLOY were contracted to supply and install a wide range of fire and acoustic door sets to this landmark development.
Broadest Experience Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park ASSA ABLOY have extensive experience in supplying door set and access control solutions to many sporting arenas across the UK. Stadia including those listed below have all experienced ASSA ABLOY specification team involvement, from project management through to specialist electronic access control and custom door fabrication and installation. The Arsenal Emirates Stadium, London The Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin Croke Park, Dublin The O2 Arena, London Old Trafford, Manchester The former Olympic Stadium, London Lee Valley Velopark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Wembley Stadium, London Commercial Offices Shopping Centres Custodial HM Prison Service Law Courts Police Forces Secure Hospitals Education Schools Colleges Universities Government Government Premises Military Premises Civic Centres Health Hospitals Medical Centres Residential Homes Industries Manufacturing Facilities Power Generation Stations Water & Sewerage Plants Leisure Cinemas Conference Centres Galleries Hospitality Museums Sports Halls Stadia Residential Apartments Student Accommodation Transportation Airports Rail Ports
Exacting Clients Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd British Government Departments Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd Carillion plc Costain Group PLC EMTEC Group Ltd G4S plc Galliford Try plc GlaxoSmithKline plc HETCo ISG plc Kier Group plc Laing O Rourke Land Securities Group PLC Lend Lease Group London Underground Ltd Mace Group Ltd Morgan Sindall Group plc Overbury Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd Skanska UK Plc Transport for London United House Group Ltd Vinci PLC Walter Lilly & Co Ltd The Wates Group Ltd London Heathrow Terminal 2, The Queen s Terminal As Europe s busiest airport, Heathrow required a high security specification for the new Queen s Terminal. The design team turned to ASSA ABLOY to provide an exacting door set solution encompassing high levels of safety, security and fire protection for passengers and staff alike.
Acknowledgements Kings Cross Station The major refurbishment and redevelopment of this landmark station, both over and underground, was undertaken to meet ever increasing consumer demand with fire safety being of the highest priority. ASSA ABLOY products were fabricated to this scheme s bespoke design requirements and then rigorously tested to ensure that they not only met but exceeded the most stringent of safety standards. Architectural Credits 62 Buckingham Gate Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects Swanke Hayden Connell Architects Canary Wharf Adamson Associates Architects Cesar Pelli & Associates Foster + Partners Gensler Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates Pringle Brandon Perkins + Will Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP Dublin Convention Centre Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo & Associates Henry J Lyons Architects Kings Cross Station John McAslan + Partners New Court The Office for Metropolitan Architecture with Allies & Morrison Architects One New Change Jean Nouvel with Sidell Gibson Riverbank House David Walker Architects with EPR Architects The former Olympic Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Populous The Shard Renzo Piano Building Workshop London Heathrow Terminal 2, The Queen s Terminal Foster + Partners Luis Vidal and Architects Pascall & Watson Architects Photography The Shard (front cover) 62 Buckingham Gate Canary Wharf New Court One New Change Riverbank House JZA Photography Inside front cover Hafrsfjord Stavanger Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Jason Hawkes.com Design Keith Salvidge Design Back cover : The Convention Centre, Dublin A bespoke solution of specialist ASSA ABLOY personnel door sets were required for this prominent and unique new conference centre set on the bank of the River Liffey. 19
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience ASSA ABLOY UK Specification School Street Willenhall WV13 3PW Tel: +44 (0) 845 071 0882 www.assaabloy.co.uk/specification 20