Safe, secure, and sustainable aluminium fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems have been installed at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service’s brand-new fire station in Aintree. Working closely with supply chain partner G G Glass & Glazing Ltd, Senior has supplied an effective combination of some of its most popular products, including its slimline SF52 aluminium curtain wall system, award-winning PURe® aluminium windows, and stylish Ali FOLD bi-folding aluminium doors.
Designed by Ryder Architecture and constructed by Wates, the new fire station is the first phase of development on the new 12-acre site, which will also see the creation of a new Training Academy. The fire station replaces Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service’s existing facilities in both Aintree and Croxteth and has been designed to offer both operational and environmental efficiencies.
The new fire station building has been designed with sustainability in mind, with both the exact location and orientation of the station considered to create a lower carbon footprint and a clear pathway to Net Zero. The thermal performance of both Senior’s SF52 aluminium curtain wall system and low U-value PURe® aluminium windows has contributed to a more efficient building envelope. Senior’s thermally broken SPW501 aluminium doors were also used throughout to provide safe and secure access.
Designed to be operational 24 hours a day, the new station also includes youth engagement facilities and meeting spaces for community use. Green spaces and outdoor social areas have also been incorporated. On the timber-framed pavilion, Senior’s SF52 aluminium curtain wall system was installed with 200m feature profile caps, which extend over the façade to offer solar shading and shelter.
With cutting-edge facilities and a focus on sustainability, the new fire station in Aintree represents a significant investment in community safety and emergency response. It is set to enhance the operational capabilities of Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service while also serving as a hub for training and community engagement. The addition of the new Training Academy will further support the professional development of firefighters and emergency personnel, ensuring they have access to state-of-the-art resources to carry out their vital work effectively.
