30 Euston Square is a stunning Grade II* Listed building dating back to 1906. Maintaining the legacy of the health related professionals who have occupied the building since it was constructed; in 2010 it was acquired by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), who have took up the tumultuous task of refurbishing and upgrading its spaces. The RCGP is the largest medical Royal College with over 52,000 members, supporting trainees and GPs alike.
Selectaglaze has a long standing relationship with RCGP and has carried out a number of installations to different areas of the building over the years.
On a few of the lower floors there are study rooms where GP members can stay when they are on College business. On a few of the lower floors there are study rooms where GP members can stay when they are on College business.
Noise insulating/acoustic secondary glazing
has been installed to prevent noise from passing traffic. The lower
floors contain examination rooms, where around 3,000 GPs a year take
their final assessments. These rooms required optimum noise reduction
to enable complete concentration for students who were near to gaining
their medical qualifications. A mixture of vertical and horizontal
sliding units and side hung casements were installed.
Secondary glazing is accepted in Listed buildings by most heritage agencies, due to it being a reversible adaptation and is also the most effective method of reducing noise ingress and egress. Works were carried out over a number of floors to a vast number of openings, creating quiet reflective spaces for those working in the offices. All units specified grant access to the primary windows, to enable the maintenance and cleaning.
With works in the surrounding area due to finish in 2026 – the projected date for the opening of the new HS2 terminus, the occupants should feel a difference in their offices, exam rooms, study bedrooms and other event spaces; with a nice quiet environment where they can sleep well, concentrate and hear themselves think.
Founded
in 1966, Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze has worked on all buildings
of all types from Listed to traditional and even new build. Selectaglaze will
be showcasing a variety of secondary glazing products at
Futurebuild 2019 from the 5th –
7th March, ExCel London at Stand D21.
Contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/e mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk
