GLASS FOR FACADE 2022

GLASS FOR FAÇADE - EDITION 2022 - 73 72 - GLASS FOR FAÇADE - EDITION 2022 Part of the Helix in Newcastle, The Spark is a landmark office space, supporting both established and new businesses looking for an inspiring working environment. It includes both exclusive occupancy accommodation and large, open informal collaboration space. Arranged over 12 floors, around 9850 m² Grade A office building has been designed from the ground up with the evolving needs of businesses in mind. This is a space that champions collaboration, a space where people, meet, chat, share ideas and challenge each other. A space where innovative new businesses sit side by side with big international brands. Connectivity and sustainability principles add to cutting-edge architecture and state- of-the-art amenities to meet the needs of the modern worker. The mixed development, which includes co-working space and staff amenities, is crowned with a bespoke event / restaurant. The office space is designed to British Council for Office standards with a ratio of occupancy of one person per 8m 2 NIA and to BREEAM Excellent with an EPC rating of A. The Spark features a fully glazed façade with curtain wall and red aluminium cladding, both building materials that at 100% recyclable; helping the business to attain the highest sustainability credentials. The glazing includes Saint-Gobain Glass’ COOL-LITE® SKN 144 II, a product designed to offer exceptional solar and thermal performance, with a very low g-value. It also provides a neutral appearance both in transmission and exterior reflection. COOL-LITE® SKN 144 II was used to improve the energy efficiency of buildings by considerably reducing overheating and the need for costly air conditioning in summer. It is particularly suited to large areas of glazing where superior, solar control performance is required whilst at the same time noticeably reducing excessive heat loss in cold weather conditions. COMMERCIAL OFFICES THE SPARK LANDMARK OFFICE SPACE WITH SOLAR CONTROL GLASS BY SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS Location Newcastle, UK Architect Ryder Architects Glass processor Pressglass Façade maker Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd Photos @John Kees Photography