Bishops House Children's Centre

    Nestled next to the normally tranquil Kennington Park, and surrounded by other beautiful Listed buildings lies Bishops House Children's Centre. Originally intended for the Bishop of Rochester and built in 1895, he wanted it to be passed on to the community and used by the local children.

    In 2004 his wish was fulfilled with it becoming a dedicated children's centre and since then has transformed to an Early Years Centre.The central chapel of this Grade II Listed impressive Georgian style building, has now been converted to the reception for the Early Years Centre.

    The Northern line extension works are underway, which would disrupt the environment of the nursery until at least 2020 when it is due to open. The current single glazed windows offer minimal acoustic protection and any ill-fitting frames also allow dirt and dust into the building.

    In order to maintain a quiet, clean and comfortable environment for the users of the nursery, Selectaglaze was tasked with providing a solution using its bespoke secondary glazing systems as a result of similar works completed on the Crossrail scheme.

    A fully independent tailor made window system set 100mm or more from the existing window achieves a noise reduction of 43-45dB andhigh performance frame seals both limit airborne sound and trap the dirt and dust.

    With the property being Grade II Listed, secondary glazing is a great solution as it is a reversible adaptation. Selectaglaze produced sympathetic designs for listed building consent using sliding and fixed systems with locks to ensure permanent protection.

    Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in secondary glazing, established in 1966 and granted the Royal Warrant in 2004. Selectaglaze has an extensive range of products to suit all projects from Listed properties to new build hotels. The Company offers a wide range of tested products covering acoustic and thermal performance as well as protection against intruder and blast mitigation. A free technical advisory service is offered and a RIBA approved CPD is available to Architects and Designers.

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