We’ve just started work on a multi-million pound contract to install Schueco windows, doors, curtain walling and louvres in the brand new HKR development in Hoxton, developed by LBS Properties and being built by Tolent Construction.

A mixed use development with 66 urban apartments, commercial office and retail space, HKR will be a bold new addition to the Hoxton skyline when it opens later this year. Created by Hawkins Brown Architects, it will feature a grid of toned weathering steel frames across the whole 10-storey façade punctuated with fritted glass.

Fritted glass is produced by applying ceramic patterns onto glass before firing and, as well as making a bold graphical statement as here, it can reduce solar gain and increase privacy. It is returning to vogue in contemporary architecture, but this is the first time we will have installed it on this scale.

The Window Company (Contracts) are working closely with specialist façade architects on this project and in partnership with Tolent Construction. It reflects our growing expertise in the high end commercial market and especially in working at height.