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City university entry

by Mark Rowe

Boon Edam Ltd has been chosen to provide the main entrance for the new University of Birmingham City phase 2 building.

The Phase 2 project at the University of Birmingham City will be home to the faculty of Education, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City Business School and the University Directorate. This building will provide a new student support hub, library and teaching and IT space for the university, when it officially opens for the start of the new academic year in 2015.

Image is courtesy of the designers, Associated Architects. Designed as a ‘front door’ to the university, it was essential to consider relevant entry security at design stage, according to the product company. With universities becoming 24 hour hubs of activity for students and staff, the uni seeks to allow ease of access whilst continuing to provide a safe and secure environment for people and property. Awarded the contract by Willmott Dixon, Boon Edam will install a bank of Speedlane 300 speed gates at the main entrance to the new building. The Speedlane 300 is designed the makers say to support receptionists and guards in keeping track of staff and students entering a building, and ensuring only authorised visitors can pass through.

Boon Edam will also install their Crystal Tourniket revolving door at the main entrance. The design of the door provides a barrier between the inside and outside climates of a building, saving energy on heating or cooling the entrance area, and will thus contribute towards the low energy targets set for the build. The installation of Crystal door and Speedlane 300 security lanes will be later this year.

More on the product range can be found at www.boonedam.com

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