ACR Journal

Volume 7 No.6 October | November 2021 NEWS 08 BLURRING THE LINES FOR NEW YORK- INSPIRED REGENERATION New ventilation solutions from Gilberts are playing a key role in the design of a major Liverpool regeneration project. Lexington Liverpool is said to be taking linear development to new levels. At 34 storeys high, the Moda Living residential development will be the tallest residential landmark in the £5.5bn Liverpool Waters regeneration of the city’s docks area, drawing its inspiration from the city’s maritime historical links across the Atlantic. Throughout its public areas, and the six penthouses on the 33rd floor, Gilberts’ new JSL “jumbo” linear slot di†users provide “floating” separate air supply and extract. JSL units up to 3000mm long have been incorporated in amenity zones including the entrance lobby, café bar, lounge and screening room which contribute towards the Lexington’s 8500 sq ft of dedicated amenity space for residents. The JSL configuration at Lexington provides to 187l/s/m of fresh air supply, with an air throw up to 8m through slots either 60mm or 80mm wide, although the unit can deliver up to 250/l/s/m depending on specification. Once installed, the control vane can be adjusted to provide vertical or horizontal discharge and varied in each di†user length if needed. The JSL can provide supply air for all ventilation and air conditioning systems including fan coil and VAV. Plastered into the ceiling and secured with hidden fixings and side entry plenums, JSL thus provides dramatic horizontal lines complimenting Lexington’s linear design. In addition to the jumbo slot di†users, Gilberts has supplied its standard GSLS slot di†users, DGA four- way louvre face di†users and GECA eggcrate grilles for back-of-house areas including the maintenance room and sta† kitchen. Gilberts’ WHF38 small format high performance weather louvres delivering Class A performance complete the project, screening plant around the Ground, Mezzanine and L2 levels. Ryan Spencer, of Briggs & Forrester Living, said: “Linear slot di†users were specified from the outset for the public areas and penthouses. We work closely with Gilberts, knowing we can rely on product quality. Gilberts launched its high capacity option as we were finalising the design for Lexington: it was therefore a perfect opportunity to utilise the new jumbo version, especially as the ‘shadowline’ aesthetic would so perfectly complement the project’s linear architectural aesthetics.” Insulation specialist Armacell says it is striving to o†set the impact of rising prices for raw materials during the Covid pandemic. Prices have increased significantly in recent months, at times reaching new all-time highs, and what initially appeared to be a short-term cost increase in the raw materials industry has now developed into an acute situation with far-reaching consequences for all those involved in construction. The demand for many raw materials has increased considerably throughout the world and, as a result, prices are rising and the current raw materials shortage is leading to stockpiling. Malte Witt, Armacell vice president EMEA & chief marketing o¦cer, adds: “In recent months, we have made enormous e†orts to minimise the risks resulting from the current di¦cult situation for our business partners. However, with prices for our raw materials, operating supplies, energy and logistics continuing to rise, our options in this extremely tense situation on the market are limited. “We realise that in this phase it is crucial that our customers are able to plan, and therefore we inform wholesalers and installers about developments in good time. We want to prevent installers being left to bear the higher costs and recommend that they include provisos to cover price increases in their quotations. In these di¦cult times for all of us, strong and reliable partnerships are more important than ever.” Armacell works to reduce impact of rawmaterials shortage Malte Witt of Armacell

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