Claremont, Howth: Windows and Doors for a Luxury Apartment Development

Architect: Henry J Lyons
Customer: Marlet Property Group
Main contractor: Walls Construction

After successfully delivering windows and doors for the Walled Gardens Dundrum and Grand Canal Harbour developments for the Marlet Property Group, we were engaged early in the design and tendering process for their Claremont development in Howth. NOVUS Windows was then novated to the project’s main contractor, Walls Construction, to ensure that the developer could control the quality of window and door products being installed in the project.

Design and Problem Solving

Due to this site’s proximity to the Irish Sea and its coastal weather conditions, durability and longevity of the window and door products was of the utmost importance during the initial planning phase. NOVUS selected our Frame IC Aluwood System for this development due to its inorganic material composite construction. Since the install site is in a wet zone, this guarantees there is no risk of frame decay or rot as is more common with traditional Aluclad Window Systems. All finishes had to be marine grade with aluminium support brackets and stainless steel fixings. The construction programme was very compact, so all windows and doors were installed over a 9-month period with more than 40 operatives on site at any one time.

With early engagement with the design team, we were able to propose efficient window glazing solutions that worked with the thermal, acoustic and aesthetic requirements of this project. As the development is right on the coast with direct sun, this glazing will help ensure the units’ interior living spaces remain at a comfortable temperature, especially during the summer months. Careful materials coordination was critical in the design process to ensure that the palette of colours chosen by the design team were optimised.

NOVUS Windows is renowned for our design capabilities and expertise in delivering contemporary commercial facade design concepts and installation expertise for clients all over Ireland.

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