Kingfisher Louvres have supplied a comprehensive package of weather and screening louvres for the striking new Daphne Steele Building at the University of Huddersfield, the first of seven planned buildings on the university’s new National Health Innovation Campus.
Working with Certa Roofing & Cladding Ltd, Kingfisher provided KW100Z weather louvres and KC120 screening louvres, finished in an eye-catching matt metallic bronze. The installation delivers a continuous louvre system to the building’s high-level plant room, the ground floor, and also the fourth and seventh floors, helping to enhance the project’s sleek and modern façade while providing ventilation and screening of plant equipment.
Completed at the end of 2024, the Daphne Steele Building sets a new benchmark in design and construction. It is the first university building to be designed to the WELL Platinum Standard, which is the highest rating available from the International WELL Building Institute. Alongside the other planned buildings, the new campus is set to support the study of nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, leadership and human sciences courses, and represents a major step forward in creating healthier, more sustainable environments for learning and research.
Named after Daphne Steele, a trailblazing figure in UK healthcare and the UK’s first black matron in the NHS, the new facility will provide students with access to industry-standard training facilities. It forms part of an exciting project to improve health outcomes and drive innovation in healthcare for the North of England.
Kevin Colligan, Buyer at Certa Roofing & Cladding Ltd said: “Kingfisher are a tried and tested supplier that Certa have developed a successful working relationship with, whilst delivering some large louvre installations over the last couple of years. The louvres have been straightforward to install, and the team has always understood our needs and ensured the products being supplied suit the required specifications and aesthetics. The customer service from the team is great; quotes are always returned promptly, and we are kept updated on our orders throughout production process.”
The project was delivered by main contractor BAM, designed by AHR Architects and Cundall provided multi-disciplinary engineering services with sustainable design solutions.
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