June/July 2020

Project Focus
PARTNERSHIPS ARE CRUCIAL TO
SUCCESS OF BIG LONDON PROJECT
Jack Aluminium Systems’ JCW curtain walling system and commercial door-sets have played
their part in the development of this multi-million pound development of London flats with
panoramic views.
A
multimillion pound development of 13
apartments – complete with panoramic
views of London’s Hampstead Heath – have
received an exciting new look from Jack Aluminium.
IDF Aluminium installed Jack Aluminium’s JCW
curtain walling system and a series of commercial
door-sets as part of the residential project.
Four5Two, on Finchley Road in North London,
features two and three bedroom apartments with
terraces, rear balconies and private underground
parking. Jack Aluminium’s JCW curtain walling
system helped to create the impressive ground
floor façade at Four5Two, which will soon become
a thriving retail area.
According to Jack, the TD68 thermal door and
shopfront system is one of the most thermallyefficient,
high-usage commercial aluminium door
systems on the market. The robust system is
used for areas expecting heavy footfall, like the
retail space within the Four5Two development.
It also offers thermal and security benefits for a
new-build project.
William Woods, director of IDF Aluminium,
said the contract came to IDF Aluminium after
designers developed their initial concept.
He explained: “Once the plans had been drawn
up, we knew we were going to propose Jack
Aluminium’s JCW curtain walling system.
“In 2018, we got to see the initial design and then
we approached Jack Aluminium to talk about the
project at Four5Two. The contract we secured
was to install the ground floor façade, which was
going to be the retail area.
“The curtain walling wraps around two corners of
the building, which looks really eye-catching. As
well as that, we used the TD68 thermal door as
Four5Two on Finchley Road in North London utilised Jack Aluminium’s JCW curtain walling system and commercial door-sets.
“ I think the TD68 is
the best high-usage
aluminium door system
on the market”
William Woods, IDF Aluminium
part of the commercial entrances because I think
it is the best high-usage aluminium door system
on the market. When the retail units are eventually
in use, they’ll look really good – thanks to all the
glass work. Obviously, they will let in an enormous
amount of natural light because of the glazing.”
Floor to ceiling glass
Jack Aluminium teamed up with Essex-based
IDF Aluminium – a design, manufacture and
installation company, to measure, quote and
supply the aluminium for Four5Two.
The development offers buyers the chance to
sample luxury city living close to the centre of
London. With floor to ceiling glass to maximise
light and capture the stunning views of rolling
woodland and rustic meadows, each apartment
at Four5Two is on the market for around £1m
and above. The location of Four5Two is ideal for
buyers looking for the perfect blend of rural life
but with strong city links.
Essex-based IDF Aluminium asked Jack
Aluminium to quote for the job after working on a
series of successful projects together.
William explained the relationship he has with Jack
Aluminium was key to the success of the project:
“We’ve worked with Jack Aluminium a number
of times and the service is always brilliant. We
have got a superb partnership with the team and
everything works well, which is important when
you’re facing installation deadlines.
“At this fit, we put two men on the job and they
were on site for between three and four weeks.
Each piece of glass weighed more than 300
kilos and we needed to use a crane to position it
accurately. Despite this, we were literally in and
out and that’s how we like it. The glass corners
are impressive. I think it really frames the look of
the new development.”
Contact Jack Aluminium Systems:
024 7646 7449
jackaluminium.co.uk
@Jack_Aluminium
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