{"id":2440,"date":"2009-09-04T15:31:10","date_gmt":"2009-09-04T14:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brand-accesssolutions.com\/?p=2440"},"modified":"2019-03-14T13:10:42","modified_gmt":"2019-03-14T13:10:42","slug":"meeting-the-libeskind-scaffolding-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brand-accesssolutions.com\/?p=2440","title":{"rendered":"Meeting the Libeskind scaffolding challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Harsco Infrastructure\u2019s (SGB\u2019s) scaffolding and access expertise has been drafted in to help with the cladding and glazing installation on one of Dublin\u2019s most complex new developments. The Grand Canal Square Theatre and Commercial Centre is at the heart of the city\u2019s Grand Canal Harbour redevelopment project. It will comprise a 2000-seat theatre and concert venue plus two galleria buildings for commercial office accommodation.<\/p>\n

The design is the brainchild of top international architect Daniel Libeskind, famous for designing strikingly angular and faceted structures such as the Jewish Museum in Berlin and Manchester\u2019s Imperial War Museum North. Libeskind is also the designer of the World Trade Centre \u201cMemory Foundations\u201d redevelopment project in Manhattan.<\/p>\n

Working with German-Italian cladding firm Permasteelisa, Harsco Infrastrucuture was presented with the challenge of designing and erecting a scaffolding structure that would provide cladding operatives with safe and secure access to every part of the building\u2019s complex fa\u00e7ade. Permasteelisa supplied its slimline triple-skin stainless steel cladding panels and curtain wall glazing system for the atrium and roof areas, including a \u201cbeak\u201d cladding, the buildings distinctive overhang.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest design obstacle for Harsco Infrastructure to overcome was to ensure we had good access to the whole external surface, despite the complicated shape\u201d, comments Gordon Earle, General Manager with Permasteelisa. \u201cTo make it even more challenging, we had to make the best use of limited tie positions to avoid clashes with the cladding panels\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Due to the irregular shape of the building, some parts of the scaffold had to be suspended from above rather than supported from ground level. To accomplish this, Harsco Infrastructure installed special roof beams to transfer the weight of the suspended scaffolding directly to the structural frame.<\/p>\n

Development of the scaffold design required Harsco Infrastructure to work closely with Permasteelisa throughout the project. \u201cHarsco Infrastructure\u2019s reputation for reliability and pro-active design development were important factors in our choice of scaffolding supplier\u201d says Mr Earle.<\/p>\n

Commissioned in 2004, the Grand Canal Square Theatre and Commercial development is now approaching completion and is due to be handed over to the client, Ramford Ltd\/Chartered Land, in December 2009.<\/p>\n

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