This new multi-purpose learning building has completely transformed the entrance to the St Kevin’s College Glendalough campus by embracing streetscape opportunities and developing a new and inviting pedestrian entry that sensibly flows into a new reception hub with direct access to the leadership team, lift and playground; then continues into a series of varied teaching spaces.
The exterior draped in large slabs of Dekton supported by the Nvelope NV3 concealed fixed system with Fischer FZP anchors.
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Products & Application
Featured Products: Nvelope NV3, Fischer FZP Anchors
Sector: Education
Installer: V Clad
Builder: Building Engineering
Architect: Chandler Architecture
Cladding: Brand:Dekton
About Nvelope NV3
NV3 is the Nvelope system for mechanical concealed / secret fix cladding applications. Secured using hangers and undercut, stud anchors or screws to provide a concealed rear fixing. Horizontal carrier profiles are fixed to our vertical profiles. Rainscreen panels are hung from and secured to the horizontal profiles with adjustable hangers. Nvelope ‘T’ and ‘L’ profiles are fixed using Nvelope ‘helping hand’ support brackets, fixed through a series of fixed and sliding points. Nvelope fixed point brackets absorb both vertical and dead loads.
Nvelope bracket spacing is determined by cladding options such as the dimensions and weight of the facade cladding, local wind loads, cladding zone and substrate. Nvelope sliding point brackets absorb wind loading and allow for expansion and contraction.
About Fischer Anchors
The DCT Fischer ACT System opens up the way for effortless and cost-efficient design of attractive, complex façades. The technology offers several times higher ultimate loads than conventional fixings. Because anchor positioning can be optimised, the bending moment within the panel is reduced by about 50% when compared to traditional systems.
