Villa in Shantou

Shantou, China

Information about the reference project

Type of building:	Living
Series:	ASS 70 FD, AWS 65, ADS 65 HD
Location:	Shantou, China
Completion:	2022
Architects:	Qian Huang Design
Specialist company:	Shantou Chun Hui W&D
Picture credits:	© Da Peng

Retro aesthetic with modern systems

Surrounded by white plastered houses, this four-storey home in the southern Chinese coastal city of Shantou stands out with its red brick façade. In a complex renovation project, the old envelope of the building was torn down and a new one built from scratch. The result was this generously-proportioned house which, with its retro style and approx. 70,000 carefully selected bricks, attracts all the attention. The design is based on the client's desire for simplicity and a touch of antique charm.

Despite its nostalgic aesthetic, the building envelope has been fitted with ultra-modern Schüco systems, which focus on design, comfort and functionality. Instead of being made out of wood as they would have been traditionally, the window, door, and Folding Design sliding door systems installed were made from aluminium, which not only ensures an attractive appearance, it also provides optimum protection against humidity – a key issue with the coastal location of the house. The Schüco AWS 65 window system used is Cradle to Cradle certified and therefore counts towards the sustainability of the building envelope.

Product information

AWS 65

High-quality aluminium system with comprehensive range of solutions

As part of the Schüco AWS system platform, the thermally insulated window system offers an extensive range of solutions for the 65 mm basic depth to meet a variety of building envelope requirements.

It is based on the functional, energy-efficiency and design properties of the aluminium construction: perfectly tailored components combine benefits such as good thermal insulation, narrow face widths and concealed, standard manual or electromechanical fittings for inward and outward-opening windows.

The high level of flexibility of the system enables a wide variety of uses as a punched opening, ribbon window or façade insert unit, as well as in combination with Schüco door systems.

Highly stable system – optimised for continuous loads in commercial construction

Large-scale door constructions fabricated using the Schüco ADS 65 HD (Heavy Duty) door system create striking visual features that grant every building a special character. In public buildings especially, the robust aluminium doors offer maximum stability, even with heavy use and large opening widths.

Compatibility with Schüco window and façade systems means there is a wide a range of possible uses and designs, particularly in commercial construction.

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