Goodluck Hope project success for AW Louvers
Louvers supplied by AW Louvers were recently installed on the 29th floor of the new Goodluck Hope mixed-use development on the banks of the River Thames in London.
Goodluck Hope is a new riverside neighbourhood comprising 841 homes on the historic Leamouth Peninsula. Surrounded by water on three sides, and situated adjacent to London City Island, developer Ballymore has helped transform the area’s industrial past into a modern, welcoming district.
The 2.7ha-site also includes 2,300m2 of commercial space, 250m2 of education floorspace, and a restored Grade II-listed Orchard Dry Dock.
Eire Façade Systems UK were chosen to manage the building envelope contract. To meet the plant and machinery ventilation requirements, the contractor specified and installed 45 number MR34ZGL glazed-in louvers with aluminium backing panels fitted to the rear. These Z shaped blades provide a 34mm-blade pitch, and 35% physical free area.
The very large louvers supplied by AW Louvers ranged from 2,133mm x 2,723mm high to 1,804mm x 2,413mm. Special measures were said to have been put in place to meet the demands of the site, which included restricted access and a tight delivery schedule.
“The MR34ZGL glazed-in louvers were finished in 9006 Matt Metallic at 60 microns, which matches the industrial aesthetic of the project perfectly, while meeting the demands of the Qualicoat standard,” AW Louvers’ director, Wayne Irvine said.
“We then delivered the louvers to site on A-frames on time, where they were promptly crane-lifted into position.”
AW Louvers also provided 200 MR50ZGL glazed-in louvers to MWP Installations, which were installed on some of the lower levels. These were powder-coated to a marine guaranteed standard.