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World Centre of Excellence

The double skin façade for the multi award-winning Beatson Cancer Research Facility at the University of Glasgow, was constructed using Wicona unitised curtain walling.

Designed by Reiach and Hall and built by Balfour Beatty, the £12m scheme is a world centre of excellence for cancer research.  It takes the form of a transparent crystalline cube, which reflects the advanced nature of the research and contrasts with the historic nature of the site and the surrounding walled garden.

Wicona unitised curtain walling has been used to create a complex, bespoke double skin façade, which allowed the building to maximise light transmission whilst reducing solar gain.  The tall glazed units allow light into the centre of the building and its laboratories, helping to provide an inspirational working environment and attractive views.

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