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The New Hartlepool College - One of the Largest Applications of Wicona Roof Glazing

2012-02-20

One of the largest applications of Wicona’s Wictec 50 aluminium roof glazing system has been completed at the new £53m Hartlepool College of Further Education. Read more

One of The World's Most Sustainable Office Buildings Wins Global Best Tall Building Award

2011-12-19

The stunning new headquarters building for KfW Bank in Frankfurt, which features extensive use of Wicona unitised curtain walling, has won a major global architectural award. Read more

Greenwashing: Is this a Potential Credibility Issue for Aluminium?

2011-11-30

“A producer promoting recycled content above 90 per cent is 'greenwashing' its metal”, according to Hydro's Roland Scharf‑Bergmann who issued a warning in a speech at the Metal Bulletin conference in Is... Read more

How to specify roof-glazing - some key considerations for building designers

2011-09-23

In this article, Ian Smith, Senior Manager at aluminium façade specialists Wicona, looks at some of the challenges and key considerations for specifying roof glazing. Read more

WICONA's highly sustainable test centre generates 60 per cent more electricity than it needs for its own operations

2011-09-20

In its first year of operation, the new dedicated test centre for Wicona’s façade products – one of the first energy-positive industrial buildings in Europe – has generated 60 per cent more electricity than ... Read more

WICONA roof glazing - now available in Ireland

2011-08-11

The highly engineered Wicona Wictec 50 roof glazing system is now available in Ireland. Developed in Germany, this provides a highly efficient solution for glazed roofs which has been used extensively intern... Read more

WICONA façade concept wins major award for innovation at BAU 2011

2011-02-04

Wicona has won a major award for innovation for its aluminium façade concept, TEmotion, at BAU 2011 – the world’s leading event for architecture, materials and systems which takes place in Munich every two ye... Read more

The Cube is unveiled - the largest UK application of WICONA unitised curtain walling

2010-12-13

The Cube in Birmingham has been unveiled. Featuring 20,000 Wicona unitised panels that form a dramatic, glistening façade, the project is the UK’s largest application of Wicona’s façade system. Read more

Sheffield's tallest building is completed - featuring 6,000sqm of WICONA unitised curtain walling

2010-10-20

The tallest building in Sheffield has been completed. The 32-storey tower, designed by Conran & Partners, features 6,000sqm of Wicona unitised curtain walling, delivered in a £5m façade contract by Solaglas C... Read more

Unitised façades - an off-site solution for the building envelope

2010-06-23

Ian Smith from Wicona, looks at the increasing demand for unitised façades, the advantages of this innovative approach to the building envelope, and progress on site at Wicona's largest project to date in the... Read more

The Cube moves a step nearer to completion with the installation of 20,000 WICONA unitised panels to form a glistening metallic façade

2010-04-27

The final phase of Birmingham’s highly successful development, The Mailbox, has moved a step nearer to completion with the installation of the final Wicona unitised panels that form a dramatic façade. Desi... Read more

WICONA opens new dedicated test centre - one of europe's 1st ever energy neutral industrial buildings

2010-01-13

Hydro Building Systems has opened a new dedicated test centre for its Wicona brand of façade products – one of the first energy neutral industrial buildings in Europe. Read more

Tornado Tower wins major international award

2009-12-16

The accolade for Best Tall Building in the Middle East and Africa was won by the Tornado Tower, awarded by the US-based Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) - the world's leading authority on ... Read more

Construction advances on Sheffield

2009-11-26

Installation of 6,000sqm of Wicona unitised curtain walling is now well underway as part of the construction of a 32-storey tower, which will be Sheffield’s tallest building. The £5m façade contract is being... Read more

University research facility featuring WICONA double skin façade winds RIBA award for architectural excellence

2009-09-25

The Beatson Cancer Research Facility at the University of Glasgow, which was constructed using Wicona unitised curtain walling, has won an RIBA Award for architectural excellence. Read more

WICONA curtain walling helps to create a storm in Doha

2009-07-27

More than 30,000sqm of Wicona unitised curtain walling have been used to striking effect for the Tornado Tower on the shores of Doha Bay in Qatar. Read more

Double skin façade for award-winning research centre constructed using WICONA unitised curtain walling

2009-05-18

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. Read more

WICONA expands fabricator network for unitised façades

2009-04-24

Façade specialist, Wicona Projects, is expanding its network of fabricators in the UK, with the announcement that AC Yule is to move into unitised and more complex façade projects Read more

Unitised curtain walling - how to apply modern methods of construction to the building envelope

2009-01-23

Ian Smith, Senior Manager for Wicona Projects, part of Hydro Building Systems – Europe’s largest supplier of aluminium building systems, discusses the increased demand for unitised curtain walling, the advant... Read more

New senior appointments for façade specialists WICONA projects

2008-11-19

Façade specialist, Wicona Projects, has made a new senior appointment as part of its continued expansion in the UK Read more

WICONA Projects expands technical team for specialist façades

2008-09-12

Façade specialist, Wicona Projects, has expanded its technical team for the UK and Ireland with three new appointments. Read more

WICONA unitised curtain walling specified for 18-storey tower - the most complex site in Manchester

2008-05-22

Unitised curtain walling from Wicona Projects has been specified for a landmark 18-storey office tower in the centre of Manchester – believed to be the most complex building site in the city. Read more

Sheffield's tallest building to use unitised curtain walling - a more innovative approach to façade construction

2008-03-14

The Wicona unitised curtain walling system has been specified for a new 32-storey tower in Sheffield, which will be the tallest building in the city. The £3.5m façade contract will be delivered by Solaglas i... Read more

WICONA unitised façade exceeds requirements for CWCT and european performance tests

2008-02-21

The Wicona unitised façade system from Hydro Building Systems has exceeded the test requirements for CWCT (Centre of Window and Cladding Technology) and European curtain walling standards. All the tests for ... Read more

WICONA unitised curtain walling set to reduce site time by up to 70 per cent

2007-08-10

The Wicona unitised façade system from Hydro Building Systems can now reduce time on site by up to 70 per cent. Read more

Hydro launches architectural handbook for aluminium façades

2007-06-25

Hydro Building Systems, Europe's largest supplier of aluminium building systems which offers the Technal and Wicona brands, has launched a comprehensive design guide to aluminium façades. Read more

WICONA unitised curtain walling used for striking new office tower in Brazil

2007-04-20

The Wicona unitised curtain walling system from Hydro Building Systems, which is now available in the UK, has been used for a striking new 39-storey office tower in Brazil. Read more

WICONA publishes guide to unitised curtain walling

2007-03-16

Wicona Projects, part of Hydro Building Systems, has published a new guide to its unitised curtain walling system, which has recently been launched in the UK. Read more

WICONA Projects launches unitised curtain walling in the UK

2007-01-12

Wicona Projects, part of Hydro Building Systems, has launched its unitised curtain walling system in the UK, which can reduce time on site by up to 70 per cent. Read more

Hydro Building Systems appoints team for WICONA Projects

2006-10-16

Hydro Building Systems (HBS), the world's largest building systems company, has made three new appointments following the launch of a dedicated base for Wicona Projects in the UK. Read more

Hydro Building Systems launches WICONA Projects and scores a construction industry first

2006-09-07

Hydro Building Systems, the world's largest supplier of aluminium building systems, has launched Wicona Projects - the first façade specialist in the UK to offer a complete turnkey service for the building en... Read more