UK Unique Building Concepts – Cornelius UK Ltd – specialists in glazing services https://cornelius-international.com We are specialists in all aspects of glazing systems, facade installations, glass replacement, maintenance of glazing systems. Mon, 27 May 2019 13:53:59 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://cornelius-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/site-icon.png UK Unique Building Concepts – Cornelius UK Ltd – specialists in glazing services https://cornelius-international.com 32 32 London Bridge Redevelopment https://cornelius-international.com/projects/london-bridge-redevelopment/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:43:13 +0000 https://cornelius-international.com/?post_type=projects&p=3224

London Bridge Redevelopment

Period: Period: January 2016 – November 2017
Main Contractor: Network Rail
Facade subcontractor: Prater UK Ltd
Secondary Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

London Bridge Redevelopment

London Bridge railway station, built in the 1830s, is one of the oldest stations in the world. It is located south-east of London Bridge on the River Thames, near Tooley Street in London. It is managed by Network Rail.

The scheme involved the design of an 8,000m2 concourse at street level, with a live railway running over the top on a viaduct, utilizing existing brick arches, and a new deck supported on columns located within the concourse. Several parts of the station were heritage-listed, and we incorporated these original features into the final design, while creating an attractive environment that allowed free passenger movement through the station from street to platform level.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • Façade area: 3,500m2
  • Glazing including, installation of aluminium angles for pressed feature capping
  • internal aluminium flashings prior glazing and after glazing using double side tape.
  • internal bottom SS cover flashings
  • external bottom fascia/skirt including support strap
  • external vertical finishing works pressed feature capping
  • bottom 5mm thick galv steel lug fixing onto SS support fixing
  • bottom SS-steel support angle – support structure for glass. Bond EPDM and dress down onto slab/steel-work below
  • top-hats including shimming, line and level
  • Installation of shot fixed stud bolts on every mullion (100mm between studs)
  • Logistics, Off-loading and installation of subcontract materials, back-loading of crates and stillages to be sent back to the factory
  • Final Clean both inside and outside prior hand over
]]> Paddington Station Canopy Project https://cornelius-international.com/projects/paddington-station-canopy-project/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:50:40 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=3093

Paddington Station Canopy Project

Period: June 2017 – November 2018
Main Contractor: Costain Skanska Joint Venture
Facade subcontractor: Waagner-Biro, Stahlbau AG
Secondary Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

Paddington Station Canopy Project

Crossrail’s Paddington station is located in central London on Eastbourne Terrace.  The structure of the glass canopy, roughly covering the same area as half a football field, comprises a mixture of painted steel beams and mirrored stainless-steel purlins supported by a series of painted steel columns along its length.

The canopy extends out from halfway up MacMillan House across public space and station concourse and projects over the pavement on Eastbourne Terrace, clearly defining the station from the outside. Undoubtedly one of the most striking elements of the canopy is the gigantic clouds-cape painted on it by New York artist Spencer Finch.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • façade: 2,440 m² of bomb proof glass
  • glass and aluminium cladding
  • installation of front and back columns terrace
  • fully glazed canopy
  • steel structure installation
  • carbon steel structure
  • welding on site
  • steel structure welding and steel structure painting
  • stainless steel fins installation
  • glazing and silicone
  • installation of aluminium gutter system
  • paint around the hopper and welded joints
  • cleaning services before hand-over
]]> HeartSpace – University of Sheffield https://cornelius-international.com/projects/heartspace-university-of-sheffield/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:05:43 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=2799

HeartSpace - University of Sheffield

Period: August 2018 – In Progress
Main Contractor: Interserve PLC
Facade subcontractor: Waagner Biro Ltd
Secondary Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

HeartSpace – University of Sheffield

The Engineering Heartspace project is the creation of a quadruple height atrium between the Grade II listed Sir Frederick Mappin Building and the 1885 Central Wing housing new laboratories, offices and social space and the complete refurbishment of both buildings.

The atrium will be housed under an impressive curved glass roof that links the two buildings. The project is designed to aid communication and collaboration.

Installation consisted of the following:

    • façade area: 1,787m2 of cladding
    • welding of steel structure in site (no bolt connection)
    • welding inspection including ultrasonic and LPItesting

    3d roof glassing:

    • tree columns: 13 pcs (3 weld connections)
    • branches: 39pcs (78 weld connections)
    • perimeter beams: 21pcs (19 weld connections)
    • steel ladder beams: 50pcs (167 weld connections)
    • loose members: 379 (760 weld connections)
    • brackets south core: 38pcs (38 weld connections)
    • brackets north core: 52pcs (52 weld connections)
    • glass panels: 879pcs

    side wall:

    • metal structure: 275m2
    • glass panels: 75pcs

    main entrance:

    • steel ladders: 5pcs
    • loose members: 22pcs (44 weld connections)
    • glass panels: 38pcs
]]> London School of Economics https://cornelius-international.com/projects/london-school-of-economics/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:47:29 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=2793

London School of Economics

Period: February 2018 - In Progress
Main Contractor: Mace Group Ltd
Facade subcontractor: Dobler Metallbau GmbH
Secondary Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

London School of Economics

London School of Economics and Political Science, Centre Buildings Redevelopment (LSE CBR) – a hub for the university’s Social Sciences departments, providing a balanced mix of public amenities, departmental space and teaching facilities.

The CBR is on Houghton Street and Clare Market. Buildings that were demolished are: East Building, The Anchorage, Clare Market and St Clement’s: core and eastern wing. The new structure is split into three sections: the 2-storey Amenities Block, the 5-storey Houghton Street Block, and the 13-storey Tower Block.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • façade area: 11,000m2 of cladding
  • installation of aluminium curtain wall unitised system
  • unitised cladding through the gap between concrete slab and steel exoskeleton
  • louver screen façade
  • aluminium rain screen cladding
  • fire/smoke steal
  • aluminium soffits
  • column cladding
  • frameless glass balustrades
  • granite stone rainscreen
  • metal balustrades
]]> Victoria & Albert Museum https://cornelius-international.com/projects/victoria-albert-museum/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:10:12 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=2785

Victoria & Albert Museum

Period: February 2016 – July 2017
Main Contractor: Wates Construction Ltd
Facade subcontractor: Octatube Europe BV
Secondary Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

Victoria & Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the world’s greatest museums of art and design.

Providing a new entrance, courtyard and purpose-built gallery for temporary exhibitions, the Exhibition Road Quarter showcases the best of contemporary design, as well as celebrating the beauty of the V&A’s existing building. First porcelain-tiled public courtyard in the UK. This choice of material responds specifically to the fabric of the original building and its collections, which include numerous striking examples of 19th century decorative ceramics.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • steel brackets mounted to main steel
  • pre-assembled showcases including glass panels mounted to brackets max 620kg
  • aluminium cladding preassembled with substructure, mounted with bolt hook system to brackets
  • glass panels, fixation with toggles
  • brackets mounted to concrete
  • sheet metal l profiles on edge under balustrade panels
  • exterior cladding panels pre-assembled with substructure
  • daylight shafts, vertical ceiling cladding with aluminium substructure, bolted to brackets
  • stainless steel mirror-8 head plates with pre-assembled substructure
  • houses; aluminium panels with pre-assembled aluminium-substructure; bolted to brackets
  • sheet metal profiles on edge details of glass including sealing
  • silicone sealing between glass
  • stainless steel hopper including insulation and EPDM on-site
  • vertical rigid insulation panels in various heights (60-700mm), including EPDM membrane and vapour barrier
]]> Japan House Staircase https://cornelius-international.com/projects/japan-house-staircase/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:53:42 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=2779

Japan House Staircase

Period: January 2018 – March 2018
Main Contractor: JLL
Facade subcontractor: Kikukawa Kogyo Co Ltd
Secondary Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

Japan House Staircase

As the new, London home for Japanese creativity and innovation, Japan House London will provide authentic and surprising encounters with the very best in art, design, gastronomy, innovation and technology, offering visitors a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture.

Part of a global initiative led by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are two other Japan Houses in Los Angeles and São Paulo. Located on London’s Kensington High Street, the experience is an authentic encounter with Japan, engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests. The varied offer includes an exhibition gallery, events space, a Japanese restaurant and a retail floor of thoughtfully curated Japanese products.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • steel brackets mounted to main steel
  • pre-assembled stringers to be lifted and connected to pre-brackets
  • install internal handrail
  • install external handrail
  • welding of stringers on site
  • welding of panels to close the above joints on site
  • cutting and grinding of spindles
  • welding inspection us (ultrasonic)
  • welding inspection ndt/lpi
  • painting
]]> 46 Berkeley Square https://cornelius-international.com/projects/46-berkeley-square/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:30:35 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=2387

46 Berkeley Square

Period: October 2017 – February 2018
Main Contractor: The Birley Group
Facade subcontractor: Waagner Biro Ltd
Secondary Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

46 Berkeley Square

A major and prestigious project to refurbish a Grade 1 listed building at 46 Berkeley Square to become the permanent new home of the world-famous Annabel’s Private Members club.

The works include underpinning and the creation of a new two storey opening which included the design and installation of substantial temporary propping works to the Grade 1 structure to prevent cracking and movement while the openings were carefully enlarged.

Works also include the demolition of the existing terrace slab and reinstatement along with lowering of the basement to create improved headroom and a sunken dance floor in the main dancing area of the club. A new steel structure will support a bespoke glass roof structure over the new terrace which will connect the two buildings.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • Installation, assembly and glazing of a 22-ton retractable glass roof panels
  • Glass panels moved into position
  • Structural bonding
  • Aluminium extrusion
  • Silicone gaskets
  • Aluminium flashings for gutter beams
  • Aluminium flashing at perimeter
  • Ekopur membrane for gutter beams
]]> St Antony’s College Softbridge https://cornelius-international.com/projects/st-antonys-college-softbridge/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:29:29 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=2529

St Antony's College Softbridge Project

Period: April 2014 - October 2015
Main contractor: BAM Construct UK Ltd
Facade Contractor: Frener & Reifer GMBH
Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

St Antony’s College Softbridge

The three-storey, 1,200m² building is an iconic extension to the Middle East Centre at St Antony’s College, Oxford University. It houses a library, archive, and lecture theater. Zaha Hadid-designated “Softbridge” building involves immense vision and huge challenges. Beyond its practical function, it has created a distinctive landmark on Oxford’s architectural landscape. A sinuous, softly reflective steel clad from, seemingly floating, suspended between its Victoria and Edwardian neighbors.

The “Softbridge” Building has been awarded the World Architecture Festival’s Award for ‘Higher Education & Research – Completed Buildings’. This prestigious award designates the futuristic extensions to the Middle East Centre as the best higher education and research building in the world, as chosen by a jury at the large, international architectural event.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • Facade Area: 1,200m²
  • 650 m2 Double-Curved stainless steel sheet façade with Electro-Polished surface
  • Drop-shaped Skylights
  • Minimo_FR Transom / Mullion glass façade in various geometries
  • Approx. 300 free-formed, partly double-curved electro-polished stainless steel sheets
  • Para-metrically planned complete solution construction
]]> The U.S. Embassy in London https://cornelius-international.com/projects/the-u-s-embassy-in-london/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:33:22 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=3087

New London Embassy Project

Period: July 2016 – November 2016
Main Contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd
Facade subcontractor: Bellapart UK Ltd
Secondary Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

The U.S. Embassy in London

The U.S. Embassy London is centrally located in the Nine Elms district, a revitalized industrial neighbourhood close to the centre of London that was historically part of the royal Vauxhall Gardens.

The high-performance façade uses laminated glazing with an outer envelope of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene. The envelope prevents excessive solar gain and mitigates glare while uniformly distributing daylight throughout the building. This reduces the energy required to cool and light the building.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • installation of bridge, staircase and balustrade structure
  • guardrail (balustrade) installation
  • glass covering slab under stairs
  • snagging
  • off-loading and installation of 13no double brackets/plates
  • preparation of weights and distribution to each location in advance of brackets location
]]> Galleria Roof https://cornelius-international.com/projects/galleria-roof/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 09:48:26 +0000 https://new.corneliusukltd.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=1878

Galleria Roof Project

Period: February 2007 - August 2008
Main contractor: Lend Lease
Facade Contractor: Josef Garner & Co UK Ltd
Subcontractor: Cornelius UK Ltd

Galleria Roof

Situated between 201 Bishopsgate and Broadgate Tower, the development consists of a 12-storey office building known as 201 Bishopsgate and the 35-storey Broadgate Tower, which reaches a height of 165m above ground level. Between the two buildings is a Galleria area complete with a glazed roof which is supported as a cantilevered structure from the Broadgate Tower structure above level 5. The frame that supports the tower creates a large Galleria and Plaza, connecting the neighborhoods to the North and Northeast of the site with Liverpool Street Station, while extending the network of public spaces within the Broadgate Estate.

Installation consisted of the following:

  • Facade area: 3,400m²
  • Column/A-Frames Stainless Steel Cladding including Base and Top Detail
  • Gutters and Walkways
  • Stainless Steel Roof Support Cables
  • Aluminium and Framework
  • Double glazing
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