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West Leigh installed some 130 W20 section windows,
including curved-on-plan frames, single-glazed units,
Low-E double-glazed units and louvre panels, as well as
several steel door sets with W20 fixed-frame inserts
to match the sightlines of the adjacent windows. The
wind-posts were treated and overclad with channel
pressings, before being polyester powder coated to match
the new W20 window fenestration.
members. This has served to further highlight the quality
of SWA’s members’ work and their dedication to design
and manufacturing excellence.”
For further information on the Steel Window Association
or if you’re interested in becoming a member, please
visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk
Empress at 35 Dover Street in London’s Mayfair was
chosen as the Refurbishment Project of the Year winner
with ASWS the member responsible. Formerly home to
the exclusive women-only Empress Club, the property has
now been converted into offices and retail units. ASWS
undertook the meticulous refurbishment of the 36 original
1897 ‘blacksmith’ windows produced from welded T, U and
I as well as flat steel sections. These were fixed into stone
surrounds, ruling out removal: prompting ASWS’ response
of employing a chemical poultice system to strip multiple
layers of lead-based paint, with three to seven applications
needed in some areas. Once stripped, the frames received
a full rust treatment and a hand applied, five-coat
decorative finish in white internally, and black externally.
Steel Window Fittings was presented with the Associated
Award as the company’s ironmongery was specified
within two winning projects - Domestic Project of the
Year and the Commercial Project of the Year.
Above, 35 Dover Street by ASWS, the Refurbishment Project
of the Year winner
The Supplier of the Year, as voted for by the SWA
members, is Joseph Ash Galvanizing. Joseph Ash
Galvanizing (previously known as Medway) was
nominated by Govette Windows having worked with the
company for decades.
John Ramshaw concluded: “The ambition and scope of
the SWA Awards, which is only in its second year, is clear
to see and reflected in the new award categories added
for 2025, as well as the growing interest from - and
increasing number of projects - submitted by SWA
Above, Len House by West Leigh, the Commercial Project of the
Year winner
Pictured above is Wiltshire House by the Cotswold Casement Company, the Domestic Project of the Year winner
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