Curtain Walling System Design Philosophy

Our approach to curtain walling is rooted in engineering-led design, where performance is considered from the earliest stages. Each system is developed with a holistic understanding of how the façade interacts with the structure, internal environments, and long-term building use. This ensures that visual ambition is fully supported by technical resilience.

Rather than treating the façade as a standalone element, we consider it part of a fully integrated building system – coordinating movement, load transfer, and environmental performance across every interface to deliver consistency throughout the lifecycle of the building.

Key design considerations include:

• Structural behaviour under wind, dead, and imposed loads
• Inter-storey movement and building deflection
• Thermal efficiency, airtightness, and condensation control
• Long-term weather exposure and durability
• Fire safety integration and security requirements

Curtain Walling Construction Types

Different buildings demand different façade strategies. Our aluminium curtain walling systems are available in multiple construction formats, allowing the solution to be tailored precisely to project scale, complexity, and installation conditions.

Each construction type is engineered to deliver consistent performance while offering flexibility in design and sequencing.

Available system formats include:

• Stick-built curtain walling for on-site adaptability
• Unitised curtain walling for speed, consistency, and large-scale developments
• Structurally glazed curtain walling for minimal framing and premium aesthetics

High-Performance Systems for Every Project

Façade Creations delivers aluminium curtain walling solutions that adapt to a wide range of architectural and functional requirements. Our systems are selected and engineered to suit varying building scales, façade geometries, performance expectations, and installation methodologies – ensuring each project receives a solution that is both technically robust and visually refined.

Whether the requirement is flexibility for complex detailing or efficiency for large-scale developments, our curtain walling systems are engineered to provide long-term performance, consistency, and design freedom. Each system can be further refined during the design stage to meet specific project constraints, regulatory requirements, and architectural intent.

Our range of stick-built and unitised curtain walling systems includes:

• Schüco
• Sapa
• Hueck
• Smart Systems
• Technal
• Reynaers
• Comar
• Metal Technology
• Blyweert Beaufort
• Kawneer

These systems can be further engineered and customised during the design and detailing phase, allowing us to deliver unique façade expressions, optimised performance characteristics, and striking architectural elevations tailored to each individual project.

Integrated Solutions for Modern Buildings

Modern buildings demand façades that do more than enclose space – they must support accessibility, movement, and seamless interaction between interior and exterior environments. Our aluminium curtain walling systems are designed to integrate functional access solutions without compromising façade performance or visual continuity.

By carefully coordinating framing, glazing, and automation interfaces, we ensure that entrance systems become a natural extension of the curtain wall rather than an interruption. This approach is particularly suited to commercial, residential, and public-sector buildings where accessibility, safety, and aesthetics must work in harmony.

Integrated entrance solutions include:

• Automatic sliding doors
• Automated swing doors
• Revolving door systems

These integrated solutions enhance building accessibility and user flow while maintaining a clean, contemporary façade aesthetic and consistent performance across the building envelope.

Thermal Efficiency & Environmental Performance

Thermal performance plays a defining role in modern façade design. Our aluminium curtain walling systems are engineered to minimise heat loss, reduce thermal bridging, and support energy-efficient building operation throughout the year.

Through careful profile design and system detailing, the façade contributes to stable internal temperatures, improved occupant comfort, and reduced reliance on mechanical heating and cooling.

Environmental performance features include:

• Thermally broken aluminium profiles
• Compatibility with high-performance insulated glazing
• Reduced cold bridging at perimeter and slab interfaces
• Improved overall building energy efficiency

Weather Resistance & Moisture Management

Effective weather protection is essential to façade longevity. Our curtain walling systems incorporate multi-layered sealing and drainage strategies that actively manage moisture and air movement through the façade assembly.

Rather than relying on a single barrier, the system is designed to control and redirect moisture safely, ensuring reliable performance even in exposed or high-wind locations.

Weather performance features include:

• Multi-stage sealing against air infiltration
• Pressure-equalised drainage cavities
• Internal water collection and controlled discharge paths
• Resistance to wind-driven rain and prolonged exposure

Integrated Openings & Functional Elements

Curtain walling systems often need to accommodate access, ventilation, and maintenance requirements. Our solutions allow these functional elements to be seamlessly integrated without disrupting the façade’s visual continuity or performance characteristics.

Each opening is carefully engineered to maintain thermal integrity, weather resistance, and structural stability.

Integrated elements can include:

• Access and entrance doors
• Operable ventilation panels
• Maintenance and service access points
• Interfaces for shading or façade features

Fire Performance & Compartmentation Strategy

Curtain walling plays an important role in a building’s overall fire strategy. Our systems are designed to integrate with fire-stopping and compartmentation requirements while maintaining façade performance and aesthetics.

This ensures that safety requirements are met without introducing unnecessary visual or technical compromises.

Fire strategy considerations include:

• Integration at floor slab edges
• Support for compartment line continuity
• Compatibility with fire-resistant interface detailing

Accreditations & Quality Assurance

Our Aluminium Curtain Walling systems are delivered in alignment with recognised industry accreditations, reinforcing quality, safety, and performance confidence:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• BM TRADA Q-Mark
• Secured by Design (SBD)
• SABRE Certification
• Dow Corning Quality Bond

These certifications demonstrate adherence to rigorous standards across design, fabrication, and delivery.

Project Support & Lifecycle Approach

Façade Creations supports clients throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring clarity, coordination, and technical confidence at every stage. Early engagement allows potential challenges to be addressed before they impact programme or cost.

Our support includes:

• Early-stage façade engineering input
• Detailed technical drawings and documentation
• Installation coordination and guidance
• Consideration for long-term maintenance and performance

Why Choose Façade Creations

✔ Engineering-led façade solutions
✔ Bespoke systems aligned with architectural intent
✔ High-performance building envelope expertise
✔ Accredited quality and security assurance
✔ Reliable delivery from concept to completion

Our aluminium curtain walling solutions deliver more than visual impact – they create robust, efficient, and future-ready façades engineered to perform for decades.

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