Situated between Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena, the 40,000m2 project has been awarded a BREEAM Outstanding rating, the first in its category to achieve this accolade.The open plan and glazed offices offer flexibility to provide a future-proofed solution for the community’s administrative needs.SAS International’s System 7000 partitioning was specified to manage acoustics and deflection. For the atrium, over 60 linear metres of SAS International’s fire resistant glazing was installed with up to 30 minutes integrity and insulation.
The partitioning incorporates acoustic door over panels with attenuators containing acoustic pads. These glass panels are back painted which allows for natural ventilation between corridors and offices without compromising the acoustic performance of the partitioning system.
According to the architects the building features a 33% reduction in carbon emissions due to a combination of solar shading, natural ventilation, high-performance façade, and combined cooling, heating and power which utilises waste fish oil.
It is essential when designing and installing partitioning systems to allow for suitable building slab deflection as a live load will almost certainly cause some degree of movement which impacts on the space between the floor and ceiling slab. For this project up to ±15mm deflection heads were designed to suit specification requirements.
Designed by Hopkins Architects, the building’s spaces are arranged around a soaring, naturally-lit foyer and atrium which houses a large public amphitheatre and staircase that will host arts and cultural experiences. It houses Brent's civic, public and administrative functions, providing office space for 2,000 staff. The facility will also include a town hall, conference centre, wedding venue, public library and cafe.
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About SAS International
SAS International is a British manufacturer of interior products, meeting the ever increasing demands of clients and specifiers worldwide.
With over 40 years’ experience SAS International now produces high performance metal ceiling solutions, sustainable chilled ceilings, active and passive chilled beams, Integrated Service Modules, radiant heating panels and trench heating solutions. Bespoke architectural metalwork solutions complement the ceiling solutions. Partitioning and doors complete the fit-out solution.
On-going investment in manufacturing facilities and processes ensure SAS International provide value-engineered solutions across the built environment.
SAS International operate in project teams across the globe to help support clients, specifiers, contractors and engineers, from concept to completion.
From commercial, education and healthcare projects to large scale infrastructure and transportation hubs, the sustainable and practical solutions SAS International deliver provide considerable benefits and savings whilst exceeding design briefs.