APL Windows Used for Progressive Modernisation of School Facilities

Ignite Architects dug deep into the APL Window Solutions toolbox with 10 different window and door systems used in two striking new buildings on the campus of Onehunga High School.

The new Gymnasium and Tech Block, both supplied by Altherm manufacturer, Door + Window Systems, are the opening shots of a future masterplan for the school’s progressive modernisation of facilities.

Onehunga High School is a co-educational, multi-cultural state secondary school, with one of the most diverse student rolls in Auckland from an ethnic, social, and economic viewpoint.

Ignite worked closely with the school, project managers and engineers on the complex planning and staging of the development, minimising disruption where possible. The buildings are part of a wider project scope, comprising the demolition of older structures, outdoor landscaping, carparking and the renovation of an existing building into a satellite unit.

The Gym offers an international-sized basketball court, with line markings for five different types of sports. Its transparent southern façade overlooking the main playing field was constructed in APL’s 40mm Seismic Suite with a multi-cell, polycarbonate panels above for smooth, glare-free light. Other APL systems used in the building included Metro Series products, Magnum Doors, and 100mm Shopfront, all with Duratec Matt Flaxpod powdercoat finish.

The Tech Block featured 150mm Seismic Structural Glaze, full height facades over two storeys in widths of 9-11 metres. Hopper windows from the 40mm suite, a format occasionally used in education and institutional settings. Extensive use was also made of APL products in internal windows and doors. The surface finish was Duratec Matt Black powdercoat.

Ignite were appointed by the Ministry of Education to design the buildings and were involved with stakeholders in analysing multiple iterations of building configurations, until the right cost-effective balance was struck.

The builder was Naylor Love.

Commercial Magnum Commercial Doors

ALTHERM Window Systems

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Magnum commercial doors are versatile and robust and are suitable for commercial, institutional and some specialised residential settings.

Suitable for a wide range of commercial environments
Also used in some residential applications
Location and exposure suitability will depend on door type used e.g. sliding, hinged
Magnum sliders are compatible with the 100mm Shopfront suite
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

Commercial 80mm & 100mm Shopfront

ALTHERM Window Systems

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These window systems are designed for shopfront locations, generally at ground level and in protected situations.

Designed for ground level environments in weather protected situations
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure
Compatible with opening sashes or Magnum commercial doors mounted in a range of styles — conventional hinged, floor sprung, with concealed transom closer, manual sliding and automatic

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

Commercial 125mm, 150mm and 168mm Structural Glaze Systems

ALTHERM Window Systems

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A four-sided structural glazed, fully panelised system for low to high rise applications.

For low to high rise applications
Capable of a range of spans depending on aspect ratio, mullion spacing and wind pressure
Where thermal efficiency is a high priority, the 168mm thermally shielded system is recommended
Shop drawings can be supplied when specified
Compatible with Magnum commercial doors

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

Commercial 40mm Window Series

ALTHERM Window Systems

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The 40mm series is a diverse range of window products designed for versatility — as strip windows, hopper and pivoting windows, seismically framed windows and curtain wall applications.

Suitable for commercial environments
For low to high rise applications
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes
The 40mm window system is compatible with the use of Magnum commercial doors
Hopper window option is suitable for institutional and education sector use

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

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