Earlier this year, Cheltenham Council opened the doors to its new crematorium facilities. The £8.5m redevelopment of the old crematorium at Bouncer’s Lane Cemetery comprises of two new chapels and two new cremators. Built using Cotswold stone features, the new chapels reflect their setting in the local landscape and benefit from extensive views toward the… Read More »
With its team of experts in the polycarbonate and roof glazing fields, Twinfix works on developing the best, newest and most cost-effective roof glazing products. A family business, Twinfix has been involved in the polycarbonate roof glazing market for nearly 30 years. Its innovative Multi-Link-Panel has been used in many markets, such as in the… Read More »
Canopies are often popular in primary schools because there is an expectation by Ofsted that children, especially in the Early Years Foundation Stage, should have access to the outdoors and be able to enjoy activities outside. While canopies provide shelter against the inclement British weather, many schools see their canopies as an extension to the classroom environment, relieving… Read More »
We are delighted to have been involved in a recent project that saw ISG deliver a phased programme of new and refurbished primary school facilities across Greater Manchester. The aim of the project was to meet demands of the increasing student population across the region. Working alongside Premier Modular, we designed, manufactured and installed 17… Read More »
The partly freestanding canopy helps with hunger pains. Twinfix has completed one of its largest and most unusual canopy installations to help protect a multitude of hungry schoolchildren from the elements. The 6.2m x 7.8m partly freestanding canopy has been erected between two buildings at the former independent North Cestrian Grammar School in Altrincham, Cheshire,… Read More »
Twinfix panel system was the “cherry on the cake” at Wigan Wallgate Historic railway station gets a stunning new entrance canopy. An innovative modular rooflight system that can be installed in a fraction of the time of traditional split-bar glazing systems and is also non-fragile was the “cherry on the cake” for the refurbishment of… Read More »
Two of them have been used on a building that raises the bar for primary school design. Pioneering polycarbonate roofing supplier Twinfix has marked the first use in the UK of its premium bolted glass canopy. In fact, two of its new “spider-bolt” contemporary canopies have been used at the new Trumpington Park Primary School… Read More »
Mulberry Bear Day Nursery Mulberry Bear Nursery is situated on the Open University campus in Milton Keynes and provides care for babies and children of staff and students at the campus. They were looking at ways they could offer a more usable outdoor space for their children and babies. The nursery already had an outside… Read More »
Our Lady of the Missions Primary School in Thornliebank, near Glasgow has welcomed students back to a new academic year with the addition of a brand new 5 metre diameter Twinfix umbrella canopy. With benches fitted underneath it is part of the new outdoor learning space organised by the Parent Council. Working alongside Scotplay &… Read More »
As part of the Railway Upgrade Plan, Platform 1 at Stamford Station in Lincolnshire was recently refurbished. Careful consideration resulted in the use of Twinfix Multi-Link-Panels Non-Fragile to replace the old curved corrugated roofing of the canopy and the end result is more in keeping with the original age and design of this elegant Grade… Read More »
