Completed in late 2006, the Antrim Civic Center in Northern Ireland features aluminum and zinc to create a distinctive building envelope. Approved Teamkal contractor Abbey Roofing Specialists Ltd., Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, installed 19,800 square feet (1,839 m2) of 65/400 standing-seam 0.035-aluminum Kalzip AluPlusZinc roof panels by Corus Building Systems, Michigan City, Ind.
The company used 2,050 square feet (190 m2) of tapered panels to form the circular roof of the atrium and an additional 17,750 square feet (1,649 m2) of straight aluminum panels to complete the large rectangular roof of the main building.
Combining a pre-weathered zinc layer with an aluminum core to provide excellent durability and long-term protection against corrosion, the AluPlusZinc roof is further enhanced by the building’s distinctive façade design.
Longworth Metal Roofing, Craigavon, Ireland, installed 7.72 tons (7 metric tons) of Falzinc panels vertically to create an attractive yet dramatic exterior in a traditional zinc finish. The combination of aluminum and zinc allows the landmark building to reflect the historical heritage of the local area while providing the community with a new, state-of-the-art facility that includes a café and various rooms that may be rented for events.
The new building has also become the main headquarters for the Antrim Borough Council. The architect on the project was WDR & RT Taggart, Belfast, Northern Ireland. O’Hare McGovern, Newry, Northern Ireland, was the general contractor.
