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BBC Scotland is relocating its headquarters to a stunning new 34,000m_ landmark building at Pacific Quay, Glasgow, on the south bank of the river Clyde. A number of SAS International's extensive architectural metalwork solutions have been chosen for this landmark project, including bespoke System 600 acoustic rafts for the striking atrium ceiling, the reception ceiling and main office areas, along with wall panelling and balustrades.
With the aim of inspiring the public and drawing audiences to its heart, BBC Scotland's architectural brief was to design a dynamic broadcasting HQ fit for the 21st Century. The design creates a simple open and transparent six-storey glass structure. Internally, a tiered sequence of platforms and terraces, created over the central studios, appear as a grand staircase within the atrium.
Keppie Design was employed by Bovis Lend Lease as implementation architects for the delivery of the building, working in conjunction with the BBC's Executive Architects, David Chipperfield Architects.
With a number of different architectural metalwork and metal ceiling products sepcified, Hamish Ingram, Technical Manager at Keppie Design, commented: “We were able to work with SAS International to arrive at the exact solution needed in terms of performance and David Chipperfield Architects aesthetic requirements. This was important to reflect the state-of-the-art nature of the building.”
The bespoke System 600 atrium ceiling from SAS International incorporates a special clear finish (perforated 'spangled' galvanised panels finished with a clear lacquer), floating edge detail, and features a special suspension system integrating with the steelwork and security clips.
The main entrance foyer has been designed to be open and spacious, with interactive information points and screens for the public. Feature square rafts that float over head also use the special clear lacquer finish, whilst integrating M&E services.
In the main offices, flat System 600 rafts with integrated services were specified. The floating rafts give the appearance of a continuous ceiling while offering acoustic absorption and allowing natural mass cooling to the open soffit.
In the meeting rooms SAS International's System 150 hinge down metal ceiling system was chosen, with a floating edge detail. Perforations in the tile achieve the balance of acoustic absorption and attenuation.
To complement the aesthetics of the metal ceiling solutions within the atrium, SAS International produced special balustrade panels, with the same 'spangled' clear lacquer finish, providing an acoustic performance solution which offered impact resistance. Similarly purpose-made large wall panels were manufactured to provide cladding in high traffic areas such as the entrance, lift and audience corridor areas providing a seamless look. These large mega panels were designed and manufactured to each final fitted location, reducing the requirement for on site cutting and reducing installation time.
BBC Scotland's HQ plans to make the move from Glasgow's Queen Margaret Drive to the new site on the River Clyde in 2007. Pacific Quay will be purpose-built to fit the BBC's changing needs and is described as the most significant single project in the history of BBC Scotland.
Situated on the River Clyde, opposite the SECC and next to the Science Centre, it will be part of a stunning development and the BBC hopes that its new site will provide an 'anchor' for the whole Pacific Quay area, around which other creative industries will grow.
HCP, a wholly-owned division of SAS International, supplied over 1,000m of trench heating for installation in the new BBC Scotland headquarters building. Trench heating was specified to help reduce the cold down drafts and condensation typically associated with buildings that have a high percentage of glazed elevations. This form of heating also offers energy saving features and cost efficiencies.
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