UK PROJECT
HEATHROW’STERMINAL4
STRUCTURAL GLAZING SPECIALISTS STRUCTURA ILLUMINATE THE UK’S BUSIEST AIRPORT... DAYLIGHTINGTAKESOFFATHEATHROW
S tructura, the leading Kalwall distributor and curtainwall engineer, has recently completed a challenging and fascinating ‘replace and refurbishment’ project at Heathrow’s Terminal 4. The scheme, designed by Pascall & Watson Architects, was completed in conjunction with
Kalwall improves the solar control and insulation to the space below. In this project, its inherent strength in a lightweight frame means the existing substrate could be adapted and reused - saving £7m in project costs and more than one year from the build
Heathrow Airport. Kalwall offers the highest protection in terms of wind-borne debris and resistance to impact, abrasion and point loads. Not only is it safe to walk on, but it also achieves S:AA (BS 476 part 3) and Broof(t4) to EN 13501 part 5 for external fire performance. The exterior face is colour stable and includes a UV resistant, self-cleaning surface. This ensures that normal rainfall helps to keep the surface free of dust and dirt, whilst simultaneously retaining its original colour during the weathering process.
programme. The whole retrofit was completed externally in ‘engineering hours’ using a bespoke moving scaffold, meaning there was no disruption to the inside of the building. Kalwall offers complete line-of-sight protection, maintaining privacy for the security screening area and departure lounges, whilst bathing the interior with diffused daylighting,
The finished project proved so successful that main contractor, Balfour Beatty, namedStructura as their ‘Most PromisingNew Supplier 2018.’
structural engineers Webb Yates. The finished project proved so successful that main contractor Balfour Beatty named Structura as their ‘Most Promising New Supplier 2018’. Presented with the
tricky task of replacing ageing glass rooflights originally installed in the 1980s, Structura rose to the challenge, supplying 1750 square metres of Kalwall ‘Skyroof’ cladding above the Terminal’s International Departure Lounge and check-in desks. Fully ASAID blast performance compliant,
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regardless of the weather. In addition to the visual protection, its strength and heavy-duty impact resistance makes it ideal for secure locations such as
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