REHAU and Central Windows recognised for exceptional design solutions with G22 Awards win

REHAU and Central Windows were presented with the ‘Commercial Project of the Year’ accolade at the G22 Awards, in acknowledgment of their work providing and fitting frames for six luxury homes on Hayling Island, Hampshire.

16.01.2023

The coveted award reflects both companies’ ability to balance contemporary styling and design with practical solutions to futureproof window profiles, on a challenging project where the harsh coastal environment was a major factor. The resulting Alpine Homes development, Yacht Heaven, saw REHAU and Central Windows tackle design constraints created by the homes’ unique location, COVID-induced restrictions, and approvals from the Marine Management Organisation. Each home also had to match the styling of the neighbouring house to create a consistent look across the coastline.

Close communication between the manufacturer and fabricator was essential and the coupling of Invisifold Doors and REHAU TOTAL70 tilt-and-turn windows enabled the developer’s brief to be met on a practical level. As well as providing large viewpoints to let in natural light, the frame’s PAS24 accreditation also allowed the development to easily conform to Part Q of the building regulations covering security. The Invisifold doors used were specified with each property’s modern aesthetic in mind, with their lack of visible hinges or hardware creating a seamless finish.

Luke Boban, Area Sales Manager at REHAU, said: “We’re overjoyed to have won Commercial Project of the Year alongside Central Windows. The combination of the Invisifold doors and our TOTAL70 system work seamlessly to meet design briefs, and the stunning views out to the water that the residents will enjoy every morning really are worth the efforts from planning to completion. Yacht Heaven has turned out to be a stunning development, one that we at REHAU are proud to have been part of.”
Steve Smith, Managing Director at Central Windows, commented on the project: “From Alpine Homes getting in touch to this most welcome award, helping build a high-end housing development on Hayling Island has been a fantastic experience. They wanted us to supply and fit contemporary solutions to assist in the futureproofing of the houses, and looking at the project, it was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. While a few design challenges arose, given the location of the properties, working with REHAU profiles we knew we’d meet the design brief and create an overall stylish and functional housing development.”

For further information on the Hayling Island project click here or for further information on REHAU TOTAL70 system click here.