Challenges
The tender was highly competitive, so optimisation of the panel layout was critical to securing the job.
The SFS package was installed by others, so very close coordination and precision were required.
The marine location, subject to assault by salt water, high winds and sand, required a particularly resilient panel specification.
The architect’s intention was to reflect the sandy beach and deep blue of the sea in the design of the new Marina Centre.
The design called for stunning curves on the beach façade: in gold panels over the curtain waling and in blue panels over the main hall.
Solutions
A2O worked intensely on the panel layout to reduce wastage and minimise environmental impact.
A2O used Revit to set out the subgrid, and top hats in the install, for seamless integration with the SFS.
VitraDual was chosen as a non-combustible cladding system, which is durable and highly impact resistant and weather resistant.
VitraDual Gold Metallic and Ocean Blue panels were ideal for this building, coined as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile.
Attention to detail by designers and installers achieved a very wide smooth high level gold panel curve and a declining blue curve to the south end.
Fact File
Sector
- Leisure
STATUS
- New Build
Value
- £830,000
Scope of Work
- Sub-grid
- VitraDual Aluminium Cladding Panels
- Insulation
- Fire Barriers