NewcastleUniversity

The Stephenson Building required more than one glazed system, reflecting the range of spaces within a university environment. Revolution 100 was used in both single- and double-glazed configurations, with mullions and glazed vents forming part of the wider specification.

This gave the project team a flexible glazed package that could respond to different room types and performance requirements. Teaching, meeting and circulation areas could be treated with the right level of openness, separation and control without losing consistency across the building.

Technishield screens were used within the laboratory areas, where fire-resistant performance formed part of the technical requirements of the space. Their use allowed the labs to retain a level of visibility while meeting the specified fire-resistant requirements for those areas.

This is important in an academic building where teaching, research and circulation spaces sit close together. The fire-resistant screens help separate higher-risk technical areas without making them feel completely closed off from the wider building.

Edge Symmetry and Edge Affinity Plus doors were specified alongside the Revolution 100 screens, allowing entrances to be coordinated with the surrounding partition systems. The Edge Affinity Plus NR double door set provided a wider opening where greater access and movement were required.

Kinetic Align sliding doors with side screens added another layer of functionality. By using a sliding system in selected areas, the project could create clear, accessible transitions without relying solely on hinged doors, helping the building work more efficiently in everyday use.