Pilkington in Centre Court
29 January 2004
Phoenix House in Dublin, the new headquarters of the Courts Service of Ireland, makes stunning use of specialist fire glass from Pilkington.
Specialist glass from the world's leading glass manufacturer is set to make a stunning contribution to a new public building in Ireland. Phoenix House in Dublin is the new headquarters of the Courts Service of Ireland, accommodating both public and private offices belonging to the service. Overlooking the central square of the newly developed Smithfield district of the city, the six-storey building was designed by local architects, Brian O'Halloran and Associates, and makes stunning use of specialist fire glass from Pilkington.
Within the atrium of Phoenix House, a full height glazed screen was specified with specialist glass from Pilkington, supplied and installed by Glas-Seal of Ulster, one of Pilkington's stockists.
Housed within a timber frame, Pilkington Pyrodur™, which was specified for the project, is part of the Pilkington family of fire resistant glass products. It is a clear, multi laminate product comprising layers of glass laminated with intumescent material. For this application, the glass was 10mm thick, with one intumescent layer and one ultra violet protection interlayer, allowing the screen to offer 30 minutes fire integrity and insulation and forming an effective barrier against the effects of heat, hot gas and flames.
The concrete framed Phoenix House occupies over 9,000m2 of the Smithfield development and was constructed in nine-months. The interior of the building mirrors the elegance and majesty of the exterior, with the glazed screen providing the required fire resistant performance as well as a visually effective focal point within the entrance area.
For more information on Pilkington Pyrodur™ or other products in the fire resistant glass range from Pilkington, please contact the customer help line on 01744 692000
Phoenix House in Dublin, the new headquarters of the Courts Service of Ireland, makes stunning use of specialist fire glass from Pilkington.
Specialist glass from the world's leading glass manufacturer is set to make a stunning contribution to a new public building in Ireland. Phoenix House in Dublin is the new headquarters of the Courts Service of Ireland, accommodating both public and private offices belonging to the service. Overlooking the central square of the newly developed Smithfield district of the city, the six-storey building was designed by local architects, Brian O'Halloran and Associates, and makes stunning use of specialist fire glass from Pilkington. Within the atrium of Phoenix House, a full height glazed screen was specified with specialist glass from Pilkington, supplied and installed by Glas-Seal of Ulster, one of Pilkington's stockists.
Housed within a timber frame, Pilkington Pyrodur™, which was specified for the project, is part of the Pilkington family of fire resistant glass products. It is a clear, multi laminate product comprising layers of glass laminated with intumescent material. For this application, the glass was 10mm thick, with one intumescent layer and one ultra violet protection interlayer, allowing the screen to offer 30 minutes fire integrity and insulation and forming an effective barrier against the effects of heat, hot gas and flames.
The concrete framed Phoenix House occupies over 9,000m2 of the Smithfield development and was constructed in nine-months. The interior of the building mirrors the elegance and majesty of the exterior, with the glazed screen providing the required fire resistant performance as well as a visually effective focal point within the entrance area.
For more information on Pilkington Pyrodur™ or other products in the fire resistant glass range from Pilkington, please contact the customer help line on 01744 692000