Sainsbury Wellcome Centre

Location

London, UK

Architect

Ian Ritchie Architects

Data

Planning and installation:
2012 -2014

Execution Period:
Installation
02.2013 – 05.2014

The building envelope for the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre in London was completely design-engineered, fabricated and installed by FRENER & REIFER.

Scope of work

• 2,400 m2 rippled, translucent cast glass facade consisting of 1,938 individual elements
• 3,700 m2 opaque and translucent cast glass facade.
• 1,400 m2 wind screens, acting as windshields and as privacy screens on the top floor.
• Transom/mullion facade with minimo_FR lifting/sliding doors.
• Artwork consisting of 1,000 suspended 21 x 30 cm Makrolon panels printed on both sides.
• 750 m2 pixel lamella facade on the south side of the building, consisting of 3,850 individual elements swaying in the wind.

Innovations / Challenges

• Development of the highly insulated, translucent cast glass panels.
• Integration of the motorised opening units into the cast glass facade.
• Central London building site with limited storage possibilities.

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