{"id":324,"date":"2024-07-23T16:12:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safehingestg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=324"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:19:32","slug":"blairdardie-primary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safehingeprimera.com\/en-au\/news\/blairdardie-primary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"BLAIRDARDIE PRIMARY SCHOOL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Local Authority:\u00a0<\/strong>Glasgow City Council<br><strong>Project type:<\/strong>\u00a0New build<br><strong>Architect:<\/strong>\u00a0Holmes Miller<br><strong>Partner:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Aspex<br><strong>Contractor:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0BAM Construction<br><strong>Products supplied:<\/strong>\u00a0Integral finger guards (Alumax)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funded by Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government, this \u00a312.1 million state-of-the-art primary school was built to replace an existing school building.\u00a0 The doors were opened in March 2019, welcoming up to 462 pupils. Situated on the city&#8217;s Great Western Road, the school provides an inspiring, flexible learning environment for Primary 1-7 children.\u00a0 Architects Holmes Miller specified our integral finger guard throughout, blending seamlessly with their contemporary design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contemporary design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fresh, modern school has been thoughtfully designed to include various communal and break-out spaces alongside a media library, health and wellbeing room and retreat space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available in a range of RAL colour and timber finishes, our&nbsp;<strong>integral finger guards blend discreetly in each of these contemporary spaces<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; keeping little fingers safe without compromising on aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on the new school, local councillor Paul Carey said, &#8220;It provides a stimulating, healthy and wonderful atmosphere for young people to learn in and play.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safehingeprimera.com\/en-au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BPS-0319-0010_cropped-700x466.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adaptable learning space with added value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The school is split into a teaching area and shared community space, with a 4-court gymnasium at the heart of the building.&nbsp; Available to the surrounding community, it provides an adaptable space that adds value to the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A multi-purpose, high-traffic environment, Blairdardie has been designed to a high quality, contemporary finish and built to last.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why our integral finger guards were selected.\u00a0 They last the lifetime of the door,\u00a0<strong>saving this school up to \u00a3500 &#8211; \u00a31,000 per door<\/strong>\u00a0compared to plastic alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safehingeprimera.com\/en-au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BPS-0319-0106_cropped-700x467.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local Authority:\u00a0Glasgow City CouncilProject type:\u00a0New buildArchitect:\u00a0Holmes MillerPartner:\u00a0\u00a0AspexContractor:\u00a0\u00a0BAM ConstructionProducts supplied:\u00a0Integral finger guards (Alumax) Funded by Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government, this \u00a312.1 million state-of-the-art primary school was built to replace an existing school building.\u00a0 The doors were opened in March 2019, welcoming up to 462 pupils. 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