Main Focus
The main focus of this project was to provide a dramatic modern
exhibition hall containing over 20 full-sized aircraft, including a
B52 bomber, and to allow several contrasting and unusual views of
the exhibits.
Challenge
The challenge was to construct perimeter walls to the exhibition
hall which followed a constant shallow radius sloping 30¼ back from
vertical to "fly past" a cantilevered walkway and rising to 9m high
at the highest point. The walls would also be subjected to critical
lighting from a line of windows immediately above, which followed
the radius.
Solution
The solution was for the specification for the perimeter walls
to be based on GypWall CLASSIC
metal stud partition (146mm 'Jumbo' metal studs) lined with 2
layers of 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard fixed horizontally to both
sides.
Also used on the project were Thistle Hardwall and Thistle
Multi-Finish plasters.
Radiused perimeter walls angled 30o from vertical
Main Contractor: John Sisk And Sons
Architect: Sire Norman Foster and Partners
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