BRICKS
The Junction community hub, Dungannon.
IG MASONRY SUPPORT’S BRICK SOLUTIONS STUN ON COMMUNITY HUB DEVELOPMENT… Brickwork that builds a connection
I G Masonry Support helped create an impressive brickwork design for The Junction community hub in Dungannon, County Tyrone. This new development houses a variety of organisations that are committed to supporting the people of Dungannon and signals proof of architecture’s ability to uplift and rejuvenate local communities. Designed by architect Hall Black Douglas and built by contractor QMAC Construction, The Junction is a modern space that boasts sleek facilities for its tenants and prospective organisations wishing to use the centre as a venue. As it was tipped to be a key feature of its environs, significant focus was placed on certain design considerations. An important aspect of The Junction’s design was accessibility. For this reason, it was decided
that the entrances had to be visible from every approach. The ground floor level was to be wrapped in stunning glazing, providing visitors and passers-by with welcoming views of the community hub. An equally important aesthetic was brickwork. The building’s impressive design – featuring the characteristically light and textured Wienerberger Bronsgroen brick – begins at the first-floor level. The upper levels have been designed to create a canopy over the ground level. This striking feature produced a 215mm return brick soffit around the full perimeter of the building. THE CHALLENGE IG Masonry Support facilitated the first course of brick, fixing its Brick on Soffit System (B.O.S.S.) to a pre-installed structural steel angle. The effective B.O.S.S. achieves
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