SPOTLIGHT: SAS INTERNATIONAL
Forward thinking design SAS International’s acoustic control solutions helpmake Dublin
Airport’s newTerminal 2 amore inviting space for passengers
major consideration within these vast open spaces and an essential consideration for traveller and worker comfort. Specification for the new
SAS International designed andmanufactured a range of solutions for the new 75,000sqmTerminal 2 at Dublin Airport, Ireland. The newterminalwill be capable of comfortably handling up to 15million passengers per year, and the building has been designedwith passenger needs inmindmaking maximumuse of daylight to create bright and airy spaces for a calmand relaxing atmosphere.
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n airport terminal is designed to provide a pleasant environment for
passengers arriving from around theWorld and ultimately ease passenger flow throughout the building. Acoustic control is a
Terminal 2 building at Dublin Airport demanded that durability, ease of maintenance and acoustics were considered. SAS International worked with architects Pascall +Watson to design the ceiling solution answering the architect’s brief to factor in on-going maintenance conducted by Facilities Management teams in the future. The design of these large sized ceiling panels required careful consideration at design stage to ensure they would be manageable when working at a height. The fit out followed closely
behind the shell and core works with an aggressive programme timeline. For ‘fast track’ construction offsite prefabrication of many components was developed to provide cost and quality enhancements, but importantly the programme advantages this also brought. Designed and developed
specifically for Dublin Airport was 35,000sqm of Drop & Slide ceiling systems, installed in the main departure area, walkways and baggage handling areas. This solution looks like any other suspended metal ceiling system as it provides an aesthetically pleasing flush finish, but where this product differs is its ingenious way of allowing access
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to the ceiling void and services for on-going essential maintenance. This is of particular benefit in high traffic areas such as Dublin airport as it enables a corridor to remain in use rather than having to close off the entire route. SAS International
manufactured the 20,000sqm of large aluminium frames for the fabric ceilings which creates a striking central feature.Working closely with SAS International were local installers Platt and Reilly who applied the stretched fabric to the frames onsite and hoisted them into position. Creating a comfortable
environment for travellers and workerswas helpedwith the use of acoustic floating rafts and perforatedmetal ceiling solutions (with integrated acoustic pads) to
provide the necessary acoustic control for this project. Lighting was suspended neatly between the rafts to also provide amodern finish to the corridors. In addition perimeter heating and air handling grilles also enhance the experience. Widely known as one of the
world’s leading manufacturers of interior building solutions, SAS International has an established reputation for its innovative approach, outstanding service and value. The quality of manufacture and finishing ensures the company generates products of outstanding durability, offering low maintenance solutions with a life-span in
excess of 25 years.
For more information visit
www.sasint.co.uk
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