Altherm Transparency and Sparkle in a Private Air Terminal

The Garden City Air Centre, owned by GCH Aviation, is a $23m multi-purpose facility that combines air ambulance, rescue and VIP tourism portal functions with hangar storage for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

Situated at the southern end of the airport, the Air Centre is the culmination of a long aviation career by Managing Director, John Currie, who began Garden City Helicopters in 1983 at New Brighton Beach as a rescue and scenic flight operator. Today, the company has about 24 helicopters and nine fixed-wing aircraft, employing 121 staff.

The planning and location for the 9,000m² building took more than 10 years to finalise with Christchurch International Airport Ltd, and construction a further two years, under the watchful eye of Christchurch Designer Tim Lonsdale, of Lonsdale Architectural.

Visiting aviation industry executives from overseas have commented that the centre is the best private facility of its type that they have encountered.

Two roomy hangar buildings, with five separate aircraft storage units, sit either side of an administration complex that draws on high-spec APL commercial systems supplied by Altherm manufacturer, Design Windows. Large Structural Glaze panels, Flushglaze windows, and dramatic, raking 40mm commercial glazing give the centre’s reception area and core facilities a light-filled transparency and sparkle, helped along by an eye-catching, inverted gable roof, angled ready for flight.

Glazing was mainly in high-performance IGU’s optimised for both acoustic protection from aircraft noise and thermal efficiency.

APL systems used in the building included 168mm Structural Glaze, 100mm Flushglaze, 100mm Shopfront, the 40mm Suite, APL Architectural Series sliding doors and Magnum hinged doors. Two powdercoat surface finishes were used, Duralloy Metropolis Coal Dust and Silver Pearl.

The builder was Street & Cook Construction.

Commercial 125mm, 150mm and 168mm Structural Glaze 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 100mm, 125mm & 150mm Flushglaze System

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This system is suitable for medium rise and shopfront use.

Suitable for shopfront and medium rise commercial applications
Capable of a range of spans depending on aspect ratio, mullion spacing and wind pressure. Consult Altherm for specific information
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 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

APL Architectural Series Sliding Doors

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Sliding doors slide on an outside track and can meet at 90° corners without the need for a corner post.

Suitable for most residential environments in larger sizes
Designed for suitability for Extra High wind zones and Specific Design applications
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure
Narrow stiles and large glass expanses maximise views in the closed position

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 Magnum Commercial Doors

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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 40mm Window Series

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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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