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Materiality

Essoldo Cinema           Link/transition/                                        Extension

     Glazed curtain wall                 Concrete finish                 Steel frame structure

Umeå Art Museum /

Henning Larsen Architects /click/

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Gaumont-Pathé Alésia Cinemas / Manuelle Gautrand Architecture /click/

Affordable choice                                Quick to erect                                                 Light weight 

 

 

 

 

Environmentally sustainable                                                                           Long lasting materials                                                                                          

 

 

Local distribution                                                                                               Reuse if possible

 

 

 

Low maintenance                                                                                                Aesthetic value

Materials

strategy

Since the beginning of the project we gained awareness of the needs and desires of Stretfords' community and a main aim became the involvement and circulation among locals who can fund the proposition, utilize and maintain in. Using local suppliers, as well as employing local people as far as it is possible will benefit the economy of the town

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The steel frame structure is reliable, flexible and takes less time and efforts when it comes to construction. Because of its strength and low weight, the method is suitable for this future design; Glazed curtain wall fits perfectly within the building's concept of view control, sight seeing and spaciousness of the interior space; The existing structure of Essoldo - and most specifically its notable facade consists of concrete - one great addition to the extension's layout.

Double

glazing

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Concrete

finish

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Steel

structure

+ Energy efficient - double glazing can reduce the overall heating cost of the building as it lowers the amount of heat escaping from the property

+ It is effective at insulating from the outside noise coming from the busy main road - Chester Road

+ Increases the appeal of the building and creates views to the Town Hall - another iconic part of Stretford

+ Brings natural light, as well as spaciousness into the structure

+ Local supply: Trade Plas 

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+ Addopts the existing approach of Essoldo Cinema 

+ Design variation in colors and textures

+ Strong and resilient material which requires minimum maintenance over a long period

+ Light weight / long lasting

+ Local supply: M I Contracts Ltd

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+ Steel construction is reliable due to its strength, low weight, and speed of construction - erected quickly and only on site

+ Steel can be recycled, it allows cost savings with its erection and requires little maintenance

+ It’s flexibility is an essential factor for the edifice’s construction - structures can be made to take any kind of
shape and clad with any type of material

+ A wide range of ready-made structural sections are available

+ Supply: Alfa Industrial Services Ltd

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