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20/05/2014

New Shopping Centre Opens With Three Different Types Of Brise Soleil From R W Simon

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R W Simon have completed the design and installation of three different types of solar shading on the newly opened retail development in Hereford.

Simon's provided both horizontal and vertical solar shading to the flagship Waitrose store and a bespoke designed timber brise soleil cassettes for many of the other retail units.
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The Old Market redevelopment has created a new retail and leisure quarter located on the site of the former livestock market in one of the UK's most historic cities. The £90m development complements both the city centre architecture and the shops already in place.

Client : Stanhope

Main Contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine

Cladding Contractor: Prater

For more information on R W Simon solar shahding, louvre systems and natural ventilation solutions please go to our web site www.rwsimon.co.uk or email sales@rwsimon.co.uk

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