NUSU building renovated with Marshall-Tufflex’s Twin165
Marshall-Tufflex’s Twin165 has helped carry out a £8 million ($12.77 million) upgrade to the Newcastle University Student Union’s (NUSU) Grade II listed building in the UK.
The project has been designed by Faulkner Brown with Alistair Stripp as the lead designer. BAM Construct served as the main contractor. The exterior of the 1920s six-level structure has been retained in its original form. The building's interior has now incorporated a contemporary style comprising 24/7 IT cluster suites, bank, shops, and a performance space.
The servicing of the IT equipment inside the various student study spaces and hot desks of the building called for a large twin compartment cable data management system sporting a good sized bend radius. This resulted in the installation of the Marshall-Tufflex’s Twin165. It is strong and CAT 6A compliant medium-sized PVC-U trunking split to offer 60% space for power delivery and 40% for data supplies.
Twin165 features a bend radius of 50mm with adjustable internal and external bends to allow better navigation in irregularities, corners and angles. It also facilitates future-proof installations.
The renovated facility has bagged the Education Interior Design Awards 2011.
