X1 Plaza

Savoy Cinema

Q Park

BlackFriars Gate

Blackfriars Gate Hull consisting of the Fruit Market and Arco HQ yesterday in the sunshine.

The project looks fabulous, and the challenging pressings are very consistent in fact looking as close as I could get I could not see any noticeable difference pressing to pressing.

Viktor Petrov of DLA is delighted.

Architect DLA  Architecture

Contractor PDR Construction Limited.

Fabricators :-

Maple Sunscreen.

PSP

Proclad.

Finish Anolok™ with a marine guarantee.

Paradise Street

Globe & Simpson

The Globe and Simpson project in Manchester is almost complete.

The building will become the new Manchester headquarters for the international advertising agency WPP Group and is the gateway to the newly developed St Johns area

The innovative building designed to utilise Anolok Black anodising from United Anodisers will also include a roof terrace, café, bar and business event space to give WPP’s people amazing, inspiring spaces in which to work, learn and create.

CTAR Leeds Beckett University

CTAR Leeds Beckett University

Main Contractor: Galliford Try

Architect: Sheppard Robson

Installer: FGS

Fabricator: Sotech

RCI Magazine Winner of the Façade Awards UK  2020 (Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium)

Organic UnAtex Red was utilised on the feature façade and the interior running track.  The architect at Shepard Robson (Simon Davies) developed a patinated two tone multi-layered finish within the Anodised Aluminium surface.  This finish is unique to the UnAmil process and was developed as a bespoke solution for this project.  The Anodic Finish is A1 fire rated and carries a lifetime guarantee.

Majestic - Leeds

Majestic Palm Court - Leeds

The Majestic opened as a 2,400-seat super cinema in 1922. It was badly damaged by a fire in 2014 leaving a redundant shell and fragments of the interior.

Project Team, Client, City Planners and Historic England transformed the iconic Grade II listed building to give a new life to a much loved Leeds asset.

The Majestic has been chosen as the new home of Channel 4, placing the Television network’s HQ in the heart of the city.

United Anodisers  had involvement with the project over a three year period.

Architect: DLG Architects

Main Contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd.

Winner of the – Game Changer – Yorkshire Property Awards 2020

Preston Barrack

Preston Barrack – Brighton

Contractor: JPJ Installations Ltd

Ongoing project - please check back for updated photographs and details in the next few months.

'Bicameral' Sculpture

Sculpture by Conrad Shawcross

The works were commissioned by Qatari Diar as part of the Chelsea Barracks scheme.

The sculpture is called “Bicameral” and is blue anodised using UA 150/0. 

Kirkstall Forge

Kirkstall Forge

Architects:  Cooper Cromar (Simon Walsh)

Main Contractor:   Wates

Cladding Contractor: Glass Solutions.

UK Roofing Awards 2017

The Optic Cloak

The Lakesmere Group is delighted to have won a top award at the UK Roofing Awards 2017, organised by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).

The building envelope and façade specialist was recognised in the Sheeting and Cladding category for its work on the Optic Cloak, the striking anodised flue tower at the heart of the new Greenwich Peninsula Low Carbon Energy Centre in London.

Lakesmere faced strong competition from the other shortlisted projects in the category and not least from another of its own contracts, the new southern entrance at Leeds rail station in Yorkshire.

Judged by a panel of industry experts, the winning projects were those that satisfied the exacting criteria of demonstrating a high level of complexity, workmanship and problem solving.  The judges also looked at the overall aesthetic qualities of the building, environmental qualities and its contribution to the built environment.

ARM Cambridge

ARM HQ Cambridge

Architects:  Scott Brownrigg

Facade Design & Installation:  McMullen Facades, part of the Lakesmere Group

Main Contractor: Kier Construction

The new headquarters building for global technology company ARM has been planned to achieve a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Excellent’ and will connect to ARM’s existing campus via a covered link.

A key feature is the projecting bespoke silver anodised aluminium perforated vertical fins. These reference ARM’s core business of creating processor designs for silicon chips by depicting the underlying technology of integrated circuits, inspired by the crystal lattice structure of silicon. The building emulates this concept with three levels of crystalline blades. As each blade is revolved one can see Kikuchi bands composed of a pattern that imitates the atomic structure of silicon forming a pattern across the body of the blade.
 

Huddersfield Uni

University of Huddersfield

Project:  Richard Oastler Building, University of Huddersfield.

Main contractor:  Morgan Sindall 

Architect: AHR

Finish:  Anolok 543

V & A London

V & A Exhibition Road Quarter

Architects:  AL_A (Amanda Levete)

The Museum's largest development in over 100 years has recently been completed. A new entrance through the remodelled Aston Webb Screen, featuring anodised aluminium gates by United Anodisers, leads to the world's first porcelain tiled courtyard and a versatile 1,100m² column free gallery, purpose built for the V&A’s world class programme of exhibitions.

Pictures courtesy of AL_A

Manchester Synagogue

Manchester Synagogue

Contractor: 

Designers and manufacturers of laser cut screens for architecture and interiors

St. Pauls Place

3 St. Paul's Place Sheffield

Colour: Blue Grey and Anolok Bronze

Architect:  Hodder + Partners

Master Planners:  Allies and Morrison’s

Panel Manufacturer:  Panel Systems Group

Extrusions by R.Austins.

The Building is Overlooked by Conran + Partners’ St Paul’s Tower (Two Colour Anolok Bronze) , which stands as the city’s tallest building, and the iconic ‘cheese grater’ car park (Silver Anodised) can be seen in the background both anodised by UA.

HS2 Building

HS2 Building, Birmingham (National College For High Speed Rail)

Contractor: Contrasol Ltd.

700m² of the surround fencing for the college was anodised using Anolok® 543 and supplied at the end of February 2017. A further 667m² will follow shortly to complete the project.

Nine Elms

Nine Elms

First floor balcony cladding installed, 9 more floors to go ...

Project in partnership with Fleetwood Group and Metalline.

 

London Bridge Station

London Bridge Station

 

working with Baileys and Prater

Central Square, Leeds

Central Square, Leeds

Central Square is a spectacular new office and leisure complex located within 2 minutes walk of Leeds train station.

An emblem of the city’s ambition, the landmark development binds together a dynamic business district to create a vibrant new destination for the public and tenants.

The much-anticipated development proposes a mixed-use scheme of high-spec, sustainable offices at the upper levels atop restaurant, shopping and leisure at ground and first floor levels, opening up to an inviting new 'winter garden' and atrium creating stunning new public realm spaces and improved pedestrian connections. Nestled within an area of special architectural and historic interest,

Architects: DLA DESIGN GROUP of Companies Ltd
Contractors: McMullens
Product:  Louvres - Anolok Bronze

 

Photos courtesy of DLA DESIGN GROUP of Companies Ltd

Zahner Grace Farms

Grace Farms

THE RIVER AT GRACE FARMS IN NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT

Descending into a valley at Grace Farms in New Canaan Connecticut, The River consists of five volumes linked together by a single curving roof. SANAA designed the project with Handel Architects serving as the executive architect. The new building provides a sanctuary, library, court, commons, and pavilion, all under an aluminium roof by Zahner.

THE RIVER AT GRACE FARMS, IN NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT

PHOTO © A. ZAHNER COMPANY.

Optic Cloak - Greenwich Blade

Optic Cloak - Greenwich Blade

The renowned British artist Conrad Shawcross was commissioned by Knight Dragon to create a major new architectural intervention for the Greenwich Peninsula. The recently completed Optic Cloak is part of the Peninsula's new low carbon Energy Centre, and has been designed in collaboration with the architectural practice CF Møller Architects.

Fabricator: Sotech

Cladding contractor: Lakesmere

Further Investment

Further Major Investment in Increased Production Facilities

Earlier this year, with a major expansion & investment, UA significantly increased the volume capability at its production facility in Huddersfield. 

Now with further investment, UA are installing an Anolok II Blue Grey facility in order to increase the size of product we can anodise to the increasingly popular Blue Grey colour range.  The new plant will give the capability of processing sheets up to 50% larger than our existing facility in Uxbridge. 

The use of 2016 electronic sophistication should ensure that our colour matching and repeatability are second to none.

These significantly improved facilities for volume and colour range, once again distances UA from all its major competitors both in the UK and Europe. 

All colours are offered with a lifetime guarantee.

Patriot Court

Patriot Court, Slough

"I am extremely pleased and proud to confirm that we successfully handed over the above project on time and with our client, Overbury plc, making the statement that our installation was ‘stunning!’

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the support and effort put in on behalf of MSL to achieve such an accolade.

This was an extremely difficult and risky project to undertake and when you look at some of the photo’s I have attached you should all be as ‘chuffed’ as I am at the outcome.

I should mention that we not only manufactured and installed the canopy, tower and reception but refurbished the main stair up to 1^st floor, closed in some external wall panelling, installed a new large plant platform and a demountable access ladder.

Thank you!"

John Pretty - Director - Metalwork Services Limited

 

 

GTR Staffs Uni

GTR Building, Staffordshire University

Fabricator: Ash & Lacy

Contractor: Bouygues

Finish: UnAtex silver

 

Leeds Railway Station

Leeds Railway Station

The new £20m Southern Entrance at Leeds train station has recently been unveiled to the public, benefitting thousands of commuters.

The state-of-the-art entrance will provide a direct link to the city’s growing south bank area – saving passengers up to an hour of travelling time each week.

Up to one fifth of the station’s 100,000 daily users are expected to benefit from the entrance, which also aims to ease congestion at the existing tickets gates.

The train station is the UK’s second busiest outside London and has seen rising demand for a southern entrance with the development of major office spaces in the area such as Bridgewater Place, ASDA’s UK headquarters, Holbeck Urban Village and Leeds Dock.

The £20m scheme is a joint project between West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council, the Department for Transport and Network Rail. United Anodisers were responsible for Gold Anodising the bespoke shingles and associated metal work.The materials were manufactured by George Gilmour Eco Metals Limited and the Cladding Contractor was Lakesmere Limited.

Investment - Huddersfield

Major Investment in Increased Production Facilities

Following several years of successful growth, UA has decided to significantly increase the production facilities at its 45,000 sq ft Factory in Huddersfield.  The inclusion of more anodising tanks and a sophisticated magazine handling system will dramatically increase the output. 

The increase in capacity of around 50% will give the new facility an output capability of 4 million sq metres across our full range of colours.  The improved facility allows simultaneous processing of multiple UV stable dye colours thus enhancing our ability to produce UnAmill products. 

The one million pound investment is being funded out of ongoing profitability and will make the new facility more efficient and cost effective. 

Most of the major plant installation was completed in the Xmas shutdown and the new facility will be fully up to the new capacity by Mid March.

The improved facilities will keep UA at the forefront of European anodisers in offering a wide range of architecturally proven colours each with our exclusive lifetime guarantee.

Newly competed in China

Newly completed in China

2016 - 45 years of Anolok™ Quality

2016 - 45 Years of Anolok™ Quality from United Anodisers

2015 Project News

Science Central Gateway Building Newcastle recently completed

The Project was designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects who were responsible for the building and surrounding infrastructure on the Science Central project.

The project is billed as the future home of science and sustainability in Newcastle and is located in a prime position in front of St. James Park the home to Newcastle United FC.

Project: Science Central Gateway Building

Architect: FaulknerBrowns
Finish:  Gold.
Fabricator: Sotech.
Main contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine.

2014 - a year of expansion

2014 has been a year of great expansion at United Anodisers

Following our involvements in major projects in 2013 in the Middle East, 2014 saw UA products used on major projects in both China and the United States of America.

Clients have been persuaded by the extra security and peace of mind from using our tried and tested products, with their lifetime guarantees. We have plans in 2015 to further expand into the two largest markets in the world.

Recently completed project include:

Project: GangXia2

Architect: Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF)

Our Client: Shenzhen Sipei Industrial Company

Location: Shenzhen

Process: Natural Anodising - 20 µm 5481 Panels - 5,500 m².

March 14 - June 14, 2014 - 4 Shipments - 5 Containers

Project: Grace Farm - a pavilion in parkland.

Architect: Sanaa

Our Client: Zahner, Kansas

Location: Connecticut.

Process: Unitex natural anodising 20 µm - 2,200 m²

Jan 14 to March14, 2014 - 3 shipments - 3 containers

Project: Huawei Technologies

Our client: Shenzhen Ruihua Construction Co Ltd

Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

Process: Bronze C31 25 µm - 20,500 m²

J57s 4mm material purchased by UA

Fabricated in the UK and Anodised in our Capestrano plant in Italy

15 container shipments from Capestrano to China

Stirling Prize Shortlist

UA’s anodising dominates the Stirling Prize shortlist

UA’s anodising has featured in many Stirling prize shortlists. Following on from our previous successes, we are proud to announce that in 2014, 4 projects of the list of 6, including the winner, contain elements of UA’s unique colour range.   This shows the importance placed by major architectural practices on anodising’s superior durability and UA’s lead in quality anodising.

The projects are:

Winner

Every man Theatre by Haworth Tomkins

People Façade anodised by United Anodisers using textured Anolok™ Bronze process. Louvre and cappings on the 4 ventilation towers anodised using Anolok™ B54 superior black finish.
 

Shortlisted

Library of Birmingham by Mecanoo

Anodising in Regency Gold by United Anodisers

London Aquatics Centre by Zaha Hadid

Natural and Anolok™ II Grey anodising by United Anodising, using the high durability of anodising in the high humidity pool area

Building on United Anodisers historic success ...

2013 Stirling Prize nominees

Park Hill phase 1 Sheffield by Hawkins Brown with Studio Egret West

Refurbishment of listed 60’s concrete housing using UV stable organic dyed finishes in red blue orange and yellow by United Anodisers