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As a specialist contractor, W2W specifies, supplies, and installs demountable partitions, doors, folding walls and firescreens. W2W is the sole Irish agent for the supply and installation of Optima glazed partition systems. All of their products are tested to relevant standards for acoustics, stability, and fire where applicable, and have the appropriate certificates to confirm this, making it a brand repeatedly specified by architects. The product ranges include the following:

Glazed Partitions

• Optima Revolution 100 Glazed partition system (Double and Single glazed)
• Optima Revolution 54 plus glazed partition system (Double and Single Glazed)
• Optima Revolution 117 Glazed partition system (Double and Single Glazed)

Fire-rated Glazed partitions

• Optima Technishield 25
• Optima Technishield 50
• Optima Technishield 54
• Optima Technishield 65
• Optima Technishield 70
• Optima Technishield 110

Adaptable Modular Systems

• Optima Adaptable Meeting Room (AMR)
• Optima Adaptable Wall (AW100)

Door Systems

• Optima Axile Series Doors (Pulse, Clarity)
• Optima Edge Series Doors (Symmetry, Affinity Flush)
• Optima Elite Series (Symmetry, Affinity Aero)
• Optima Kinetic Sliding door (Lite, Seal, Aero, Align)
• Forza Timber Doors (54mm and 44mm).

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An acoustic glazed partition is a type of glass wall or divider specifically designed to reduce sound transmission between spaces. Used primarily in interior settings, these partitions combine glass panels with sound-insulating features to provide privacy and minimise noise transfer, making them ideal for offices, meeting rooms, and other spaces where acoustic privacy is essential.

Key Features:

1. Sound Insulation: Acoustic glazed partitions are typically made from specialised glass, such as laminated or double-glazed panels, which are designed to dampen sound. Laminated glass often includes a plastic interlayer that absorbs sound waves, while double glazing uses two glass panes separated by an air or gas-filled gap, enhancing sound reduction.

2. Sealed Framing Systems: To be effective, acoustic glazed partitions use high-quality seals along the edges and at joints. The framing systems are engineered to prevent sound leakage, even around the edges and where panels meet.

3. Glass Options: Depending on the desired level of soundproofing, these partitions may include variations like frosted or tinted glass, providing additional visual privacy without sacrificing acoustic performance.

4. Aesthetic Flexibility: Acoustic glazed partitions offer the transparency and modern aesthetic of glass, which creates an open, bright feel in a space while still managing acoustics. They come in various styles, from fully transparent to partially frosted for additional privacy.

Applications

Acoustic glazed partitions are widely used in environments where both openness and sound control are important, such as:

- Offices and Boardrooms: For privacy during meetings and calls.

- Healthcare Facilities: To provide privacy without a closed-off feeling.

- Educational Settings: In study rooms or libraries to maintain quiet without blocking visibility.

These partitions allow for a balance between open-plan designs and acoustic comfort, providing effective noise control without sacrificing modern aesthetics.

Optima's range of Adaptable Modular Systems includes a versatile freestanding meeting room (Adaptable Meeting Room) and a solid wall system (AW100) consisting of parts from the standard Optima partitioning system.

W2W and Optima’s latest office solution, the Adaptable Meeting Room (AMR), is a versatile freestanding meeting room designed to fit into any space. It brings circular economy design to the forefront of commercial interior solutions. This provides an adaptable workspace that provides adaptability, flexibility, and the capacity to change with and for an organisation.

The AMR enables access to many impressive features, from high acoustic performance to a revolutionary ventilation system and innovative integrated technologies.

One core objective of the AMR is to promote a range of modern working methods, from collaborating and socialising to private or focused working.

Unlike traditional meeting rooms, the Optima AMR can be taken down, adapted, or relocated quickly and professionally to meet an organisation’s changing needs.

Completely demountable, these modular meeting rooms provide clients with a unique way to maximise the potential of their office space, fitting perfectly into the circular economy by indefinitely extending the structure's functionality.

Our unique “twist and lock” system enables you to fit rooms together to create your own inner office neighbourhoods. The Adaptable Meeting Room comes in a range of standard sizes, and customisation is available for each of the four walls. Choose from a selection of solid wall and frame finishes. 

An atrium is an ample open-air or skylight-covered space surrounded by a building. Atriums are utilised to provide light and ventilation to commercial interiors. Our specialist glazing services include bespoke Atrium Glazing and Firescreens, working closely with our suppliers, we ensure all installations are supported by certification, testing and calculations where required. Testing includes line loads, fire-rating and structural integrity using bespoke details.

W2W Specialist Works provide tailored solutions for architectural glass projects, from bespoke atriums to fire-rated doors and screens. Having worked on some of the most significant recent commercial new builds, we are happy to support clients at various stages of their projects. 

We provide initial cost planning assistance to help with first-stage project commercial viability, early design and detailing with architects and consultants to determine what can be achieved in terms of fire rating, line load limitations and aesthetics through to the complete design of the solution before the planning, procurement and management of the install.

Firescreens are glazed partitions that deliver high-performing solutions for modern office design's visual and practical demands. Optima’s fire screen product range is called “Technishield fire systems’’. 

Multiple products in this range provide 30 to 120 minutes of integrity and insulation as standard, based on the selected product. As part of our tailored project offerings, all products are thoroughly tested and certified, including line load rating and acoustics.

Glazed walls are architectural wall systems primarily made of glass, designed to provide visibility, light transmission, and a sleek appearance. These walls can form part of a building's exterior façade or be used as expansive interior features. Typically, glazed walls extend from floor to ceiling and are supported by metal frames or structural glass systems.

Key Features:

• Transparency: Glazed walls maximise natural light and create visual connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Insulation and Weatherproofing: They often use multiple glass layers (double or triple glazing) with insulating gas or coatings to improve energy efficiency and soundproofing.
• Structural Support: Glazed walls must support their weight and withstand external elements, such as wind loads, especially when used on a building’s façade.

Glazed walls are common in modern architecture, giving buildings a spacious and open feel by allowing extensive use of glass as a primary building material.

Glazed walls and glazed partitions both refer to architectural elements that incorporate glass for light transmission, visibility, and aesthetic appeal, but they differ in scale, function, and structural role.

Glazed Walls

- Definition: Glazed walls are essentially wall systems where large expanses of glass are used, often as part of a building’s external façade or occasionally as a key interior element. These walls are generally floor-to-ceiling and are structurally designed to handle external elements and loads.

- Purpose: They serve as an exterior skin for buildings, often providing both transparency and insulation. They are commonly used in modern architecture to connect indoor spaces with the outside environment, create open views, and allow natural light to flood interiors.

- Features: Glazed walls often require structural support and can include multiple layers (double or triple glazing) for better insulation, weatherproofing, and security. They are often integrated with metal frameworks or frameless glass, depending on the desired aesthetic.

Glazed Partitions

- Definition: Glazed partitions are non-structural, interior glass divisions used to separate different areas within a building. Unlike walls, partitions do not support building loads and are primarily for creating functional or private spaces.

- Purpose: They are ideal for dividing office spaces, meeting rooms, or other interior areas without blocking light. Glazed partitions help create visual openness while providing sound reduction and defining separate zones.

- Features: Glazed partitions can be modular, with options for clear, frosted, or tinted glass, and are often designed for easy reconfiguration or removal. Many also incorporate framing systems, but some are frameless for a seamless look.

Key Differences

- Structural Role: Glazed walls are load-bearing (as part of a building’s envelope), while glazed partitions are non-structural.

- Application: Glazed walls are typically used on exteriors or large interior spaces, whereas partitions are mostly interior dividers.

- Scale and Permanency: Glazed walls are large and more permanent, while partitions are flexible and often modular.