Architects: GA Studio, Manchester
Fabricator: Window & Door Solutions (WDS),
Cheshire
Main Contractor: Denton Construction, Manchester
Project Value: £550,000
System Used: Comar 6 EFT & 7 Auto Sliding Doors
Location: Ashton under Lyne
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Ashton 6th Form
College Reception
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems;
with their approved fabricator Window
& Door Solutions (WDS) completed a
striking and memorable new entrance
and reception area at the Ashton 6th Form
College. This main road entrance features a
series of dramatic fins showcasing the point
of arrival and bringing together the old and
the new architecture, creating a dynamic
and naturally lit space.
are they available in swing, pivot, sliding,
auto-sliding and sliding folding, they have
been designed specifically for applications
where high traffic solutions are required.
For safety, the Comar 7 doors were fitted
with anti-finger trap stiles, Axim soft touch
panic exit devices and Axim concealed
transom closers which were hung directly
from the Comar 6EFT frame and complied
with the Disability & Equality Act 2010.
Comar 6EFT stick build curtain walling
was specified for this project. Comar 6EFT
provides a capped curtain walling solution
and offers architects the opportunity to
maximise large glazed areas as it has the
slimmest sightlines available making it the
perfect choice for the quirky glazed facade
of this new reception and entrance.
All Comar approved fabricators are required
to have the technical expertise to attend
pre-site meetings and provide detailing.
WDS liaised closely with the specifiers to
provide design advice and detailing which
ensured the project ran smoothly and met
site deadlines.
In a busy education environment, Comar
7 doors sets are a natural choice. Not only
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