Arden Windows Ltd

Warwick Gates, also known as Austin Heath is a Continuing Care Retirement Community within Warwick. This impressive new build development has been officially awarded the “Most Outstanding New Retirement Village Design in the UK” in 2015. The £65 Million development offers exclusive one and two bedroom homes for the over 65’s with a range of facilities on-site, including a ‘wellness spa’ and relaxation room, gym, deli shop, restaurant and community rooms.The project has been designed by Tyack Associates to be domestic in scale and village-like in character with Assisted Living Apartments arranged in a series of courtyards and terraces. The architecture of steeply pitched roofs, bays and balconies are central motifs throughout the various building types, with materials such as timber windows and doors, plain tiles, red brick and boarding giving the architecture a warm, rich domestic character.As you would expect for such a prestigious project only the highest quality products are acceptable. Arden Windows were proud to secure PH2 of the project through evidencing the high-quality standard of their Hathaway Flush Casement Windowsand Stratford Residential Doors. Both products are manufactured in their state of the art factory in Coventry within an ISO9001 Quality Management and ISO14001 Environmental system and fully meet the high-performance specification and accreditations demanded by such a high-level client. Windows and doors are supplied fully factory glazed and factory finished and are Secured By Design certified.Working in collaboration with the main contractor Engie, Arden successfully completed the installation of the windows and doors for PH2 in early 2019. The client and contractor were so impressed with the quality of the product on PH2 that Arden were awarded the contract for the supply and installation of windows and doors to PH3 of the project in January 2020. This sees the addition of 10 new residential blocks to this luxury development incorporating the same design ethos and high level of quality products supplied in previous phases.Arden looks forward to their continued association with this project, the client, architect and the main contractor. Supplying fully accredited bespoke timber windows, doors and bays to this prestigious luxury development in the heart of Warwickshire.

Arden windows were approached by a Main Contractor that was looking for a manufacturer and installer of high quality sliding sash windows to replace several hundred windows across various properties in on behalf of the Borough. The client’s key considerations were to ensure that their residents were provided with a thermally efficient high-performance window that would provide a better home whilst ensuring planning authorities and local conservation were content with the design and aesthetics of the replacement windows. Arden were invited to be involved with the project at a very early stage and were able to offer assistance with the submission of the planning applications, including discussions with conservation officers for the area. Ultimately Arden surveyed the properties, produced drawings to demonstrate existing and proposed details for the replacement windows and achieved full planning consent. During the process, Arden representatives worked directly with the Conservation officers including providing sample windows and attending a number of meetings in an effort to ensure that the replacement double glazed windows were acceptable to all parties. One of the key issues encountered was the initial reluctance of the Conservation Officer to allow the single glazed windows to be replaced by double glazed units using a bonded spacer bar as opposed to a more traditional solid glazing bar. As the client was keen to ensure costs were kept to a minimum and thermal performance was improved, the preferable choice was to use Arden Window sliding sash window with a bonded bar and a “plant on” timber glazing bar. Once Arden had manufactured a full-size sample window this was shown to the Conservation officer and the benefits explained. Due to the traditional appearance of the Arden window, the planning applications were approved and the project was able to proceed. Early engagement with Arden was key to the successful outcome of the project. This ensured that the design and planning requirements of the client and conservation teams were realised. It also facilitated the planning of manufacture and installation, coordinating with the main contractor at a very early stage thus ensuring the project was delivered and completed on time and within agreed budgets. 

Cecil Square contains 45 homes on a 1.5-hectare site in Stamford which was formally the location of Stamford AFC football club. It is a well-planned development of executive homes, founded upon the strong principles of good quality urban design and environmental sustainability.With its long history, spectacular town centre, and vibrant sense of community, Stamford is a special place in which to live and work. The local authorities, landowners, developers and other stakeholders all acknowledged there was a challenge and a responsibility to help this much-cherished town grow and meet the needs of its current and future residents.The client, Burghley House Preservation Trust entrusted Adam Architecture and house builder Morris Homes to bring their vision and values to reality, resulting in a stunning development completed in late 2019.Following a thorough tendering process including assessment of quality, environmental, technical capability and accreditations by the client, architect and the developer, Arden windows were selected as the preferred supplier and installer of the timber window and door package. Products supplied include timber sliding sash windows, flush casement windows, and double and single residential doors.The bespoke window and door designs supplied by Arden achieve the requirements of the traditional aesthetics essential in such a key location, thus ensuring that the new development is in keeping with the local architecture. In addition to meeting this requirement, all products were manufactured within an IOS9001 Quality Management System, are fully certified to all current UK building regulations and are secured by design accredited.Arden undertook the full sub-contract supply and installation of the window and door package which was managed directly by their contracts director and installation teams.

Green Square Accord constructed the first virtually plastic free homes in Europe in 2022. 12 Apartments were constructed on the site in Redditch. In-Design & LoCaL Homes worked to find innovative and practical ways to not only reduce plastic use in construction, but to virtually remove the use of plastic in the entire design. The homes feature innovative components including wiring made with mineral insulation and Graphenstone paint which will absorb 10kg of CO2 and does not give off Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which can be damaging to the environment and may have health implications. The homes are closed panel timber framed with a MVHR system using natural materials in kitchens and bathrooms including sisal flooring. Our closed panel timber frames reduce carbon used in manufacture and the timber comes from sustainable forests to reduce net carbon emissions. Our panels are also quick to install reducing emissions from construction. This, combined with our factory process which ensures that any waste is recycled where it can be, makes our houses as sustainable as possible. Arden Windows Ltd of Coventry were selected for the manufacture, supply and installation of the windows and doors for this project. Arden are fully certified to ISO9001 and ISO14001 and were able to meet the high thermal and security specification requirements of this project with ease incorporating Triple Glazing, and their Secured By Design certified system. Arden were able to demonstrate their sustainability credentials and low embodied carbon throughout the production process. Arden only use sustainable FSC® timber in the manufacture of their windows and doors, meaning the timber used is fully traceable to the source forest and any harvested trees are replenished. Timber window frames are Carbon Neutral over their lifetime and are a great way to reduce carbon footprints in construction. Furthermore Arden offset carbon by burning waste wood and sawdust to create heat for their factory and all products are supplied fully finished using water based coating systems. 

Arden Windows are proud to be involved in the £4.5 million refurbishment of Grade II listed building Levita House. Working with Mitre Construction and London Borough of Camden. Arden Windows will be commencing the first phase of window replacement works commencing October 2020 on a supply and installation basis. A further 2 phases are contracted and will follow in early 2021. The windows designed by Arden are bespoke solutions for both casement and sliding sash designed by Arden to meet both modern specification requirements and the design aesthetics needed for such an important listed project such as Levita House

Set in the grounds of the former Manor House in West Malling, this stunning new development from Taylor Wimpey has plenty of wide-open spaces for residents to take advantage of. From the renovated walled gardens to the nature walk and playgrounds around the development, this prime location has it all covered.Whilst predominantly a modern new build development, the site contains a number of historically significant Grade II Listed buildings which are being retained and converted into new residential housing. The existing buildings including the Clock Tower, Gardeners Cottage, and the stunning Manor House are to be reimagined internally creating stunning exclusive residential homes. As a condition of planning consent and in line with local conservation conditions, these buildings are to be brought back into use and repaired in a sympathetic manner, ensuring that the original character and heritage of the buildings are maintained.Arden windows, as a key part of Taylor Wimpey’s supply chain for timber windows and doors, were approached by Taylor Wimpey and their architects with the brief to develop a truly bespoke window solution. One that not only meets the conservation requirements in terms of aesthetics of the windows and doors, but that also meet the current UK building regulation requirements and NHBC standards. Working from the architect’s detail drawings and photographs of original fenestrations and section details, the Arden design team were able to recreate an almost identical window and door solution fully meeting the conservation aspects of the project. The final product reflects the intricate profile sections and glazing bar details whilst also achieving the thermal and security requirements of the project.Arden manufactures windows and doors from engineered softwoods and hardwoods at their state of the art factory in Coventry. The 73,000 sq ft production unit incorporates leading-edge fully adaptable CNC machinery alongside time served skilled craftsmen, a winning combination that allows them to produce fully bespoke products on a volume scale.

The buildings at Lisgar Terrace in Fulham are one of many Samuel Lewis Housing Trust Estates in the London area, each comprising of a solid brick structure characterised by large chimney stacks and high cornices.Samuel Lewis was a Victorian philanthropist who earned his fortune through finance and money-lending. On his death in 1901 he left an endowment of £670,000 to set up a charitable trust to provide housing for the poor; a high sum at the time and one that equates to around £30 million in today’s values.E Harry Davis an original trustee of the Estates and brother-in-law to Samuel Lewis, became chairman of the Board of Trustees in 1916 following the successful development of the first three estates in Islington, Chelsea and Camberwell. Davis continued the legacy of Samuel Lewis; using the endowment wisely in the development and management of rented properties so that the Trust became one of the largest providers of accommodation in the Southeast of England.The blocks at Lisgar Terrace were built in 1927 and are a fine example of Victorian architecture, although the timber sliding sash windows which were nearly 100yrs old were in need of replacement.Durkan where appointed by Southern Housing Group to undertake a £30m refurbishment of the estate a number of years ago. Arden worked with the architect to design a bespoke solution for the windows that met the aesthetic, thermal, and security requirements of the project. Samples were manufactured and approved by the client and conservation officer and Arden supplied the windows to the first four phases, which were installed by others.In late 2019 having proven the product quality & manufacturing capability throughout the supply of products to the first phases, Arden tendered for and were subsequently appointed by main contractor Durkan to undertake the full sub-contract supply and installation of windows and a number of doors to Phase 5 of the window replacement works.Work commenced on site in March 2020 and despite the challenges of programme revisions, supply chain disruption and site closures due to the Pandemic; the project was completed on time and within budget.

Exceptional executive homes featuring Arden WindowsThe area surrounding Spinners Grange has a rich heritage in wool and silk production, with many historic mills still standing today. A rural haven in the heart of Gloucestershire, life in Spinners Grange is made more attractive by its excellent transport links and choice of local amenities.Designed by an award-winning Cotswold architect, Tyack, Spinners Grange creates an attractive entrance to the village reflecting the local architecture and a continuation of the existing village.The choice of external materials includes random natural stone, hand-mixed lime mortar, local Cotswold stone roof tiles, softwood boarding, conservation kerbs, granite edgings and an abundance of architectural detailing. Materials all reflect the local environment with stone sourced from local Guiting and Stanleys quarries, hand-mixed mortar hand coloured to match the stone, all built by traditional stonemasons. The corbels and quoins are also made specifically for the home.Local Winchcombe stone roof tiles have been used to blend with established older homes in the village along with timber windows from Arden, each with a warranty, complementing the timber casement French doors within the home.

Berkeley’s commitment to creating sustainable communities made selecting timber windows and doors the perfect choice for their high-end development. Berkeley’s homes are not just built for today, they are designed to enhance the neighbourhoods in which they are located, they achieve this through their commitment to excellence in design and impeccable standards of sustainability. With various property designs across the site even including a thatched cottage choosing the right supplier able to deliver all the different aspects of the development appeared difficult.Berkeley homes turned to Arden Windows Ltd, having enjoyed a long term relationship with Arden they were an obvious choice as the supplier. Berkeley’s commitment to creating sustainable communities made Arden’s timber windowsand doors the perfect choice for their high-end development. Arden were able to supply casement windows, sliding sash windows, front and rear doors and even fully Secured By Design bi-folds to complement the array of property designs across the site.Arden were able to meet with all of the up-to-date UK building regulation requirements and their site installation teams supported Berkeley in adhering to their environmental policies for waste and energy reduction.At Berkeley, quality takes precedence, from choosing the right location and style of home to the construction processes we practise, the materials we use and the specifications we put into our homes.