Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 116 THE door industry journal winter 2024 Doorsets, Fire Doors, Safety & Security Case Study - Fire and Smoke Protection at Hazel Court Dandi Living is a dynamic co-living operator, transforming neighbourhoods in London with design-driven studio apartments. Their latest venture at Hazel Court embodies advanced sustainability and smart modern living, featuring sky lounges, vibrant neon art and top-tier amenities. Fully let before launch, this development sought reliable and robust fire protection to ensure the safety of its residents. Collaborators • Architects - TP Bennett, praised for their innovative and sustainable design approach. • Fire Engineers - BB7, specialists in ensuring the highest fire safety and compliance standards. Challenge Creating a space that harmonises design-forward aesthetics with stringent fire safety standards was crucial. The open-plan layout of apartments and communal areas required a fire protection solution that offered flexibility without compromising the architectural vision. Solution After detailed discussions with Dandi and the main contractor, Antvic, Adexon’s FC120E fire curtains were selected as the ideal solution. These curtains provide 120 minutes of fire and smoke protection, effectively containing smoke and flames in the event of a fire. The customisation options enabled the fire curtains to seamlessly blend with the interior design, utilising a standard RAL colour that complemented the development’s aesthetics. Result We successfully manufactured, supplied, installed, and commissioned six bespoke FC120E fire curtains, all equipped with smoke control in accordance with EN 1634-3. Each curtain was uniquely tailored to its location’s specific dimensions and design requirements, ensuring precise and seamless integration. A feature of the project was manufacturing and installing one of the curtains that measured 6m wide and 3m high. The project exemplifies how cutting-edge fire protection can enhance safety without detracting from architectural and design goals. Scan the QR code and see for yourself in the pictures and videos at the link. Latham’s Steel Doors Renew Membership with Secured by Design Leading supplier of steel security doors, Latham’s Steel Doors, has renewed its membership in the police Secured by Design (SBD) initiative. As the UK’s premium stock steel door supplier, Latham’s ensures all their doors are built to an unrivalled quality and are offered with an industry-leading warranty to match. All of the steel security doors and fire exit doors manufactured by Latham’s can be customised with a range of security upgrades, vision and louvre panels and access devices such as code locks, and are competitively priced for the residential, commercial & industrial sectors. Established in 2011 and based in the West Midlands, Latham’s continually innovates and grows, providing a high-quality and cost-effective alternative to traditional doors. As such, they can improve both the level of protection and the aesthetics of the buildings on which they are contracted to work. The company also offers custom-made steel security doors of any size and certification required. Find out more about Latham’s Steel Doors and their extensive range of Secured by Design accredited products here.
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