EI Electronics HQ
Location

Ireland

Year

2022

Building Type

Office buildings

Architect

ONOM Galway

Customer

EI Electronics

Fabricator

Alutec Facades

Photographer

DOD Photography

Other planning committee

General Contractor - Monami

Used systems

Façades WICTEC, Doors WICSTYLE

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PROJECT DETAILS

The €19.5m Guinee Building boasts an ultra-modern design throughout. Glazing features prominently, not least in the form of the curtain walling that dominates the facade. Products made with Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium was the perfect choice for this application.

Made with a minimum of 75% recycled post-consumer aluminium, Hydro CIRCAL takes end-of-life materials and turns them into a high-quality aluminium billet. Using recycled post-consumer aluminium dramatically reduces the amount of energy used and carbon dioxide released during the manufacturing process. This made it the ideal material to support both EI Electronics’s environmental values and the architectural vision for the building.

To achieve that vision, O’Neill-O’Malley needed a high-quality aluminium system that was in keeping with the modern aesthetics and quality finishes apparent throughout the building. WICONA supplied two products to match that design intent.

With an extra-narrow 50mm face width inside and outside, the WICTEC 50 stick system curtain wall gives the strength and structure needed while also preserving the aesthetics of the glazed facade. It also delivers the flexibility needed to accomplish the curved glazing that creates eye-catching focal points around the building. The soft, rounded lines drawn up in the architectural plans are preserved in the finished building.

WICONA also supplied the high-insulation WICSTYLE 65 Evo door system, which extends the narrow sightlines and contemporary look of the glazed exterior into the sash doors of the Guinee Building’s entrances and exits. By using recycled, end-of-life aluminium and energy-efficient thermal insulation connections, both the design and sustainability requirements of the building were met.

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The project was a big success. The fact that no changes were required highlights WICONA’s proficiency in addressing complex design elements and structural challenges. Everything was done right the first time, and that’s why WICONA is a preferred partner for projects of this nature. The successful integration of curved glass and the installation of heavy glazed panels showcases their expertise and precision. Together, we created a facade that safely and securely captured the design.

Façades WICTEC

WICTEC 50

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WICTEC 50

Doors WICSTYLE

WICSTYLE 65 evo

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WICSTYLE 65 evo

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