Island Pavilion

Fineline’s in-house design team were involved from an early stage, providing advice, some bespoke product elements and a full set of detailed drawings to show the detail of what the Fineline’s products would look like and how they would interface with the rest of the building.

As the pavilion would function as a permanent reception area, intricate design parameters were of primary importance. Careful thought needed to go into how the glazing would interface with the Sarnafil roof, external envelope and flooring. Attention to every detail was needed throughout the project.

Having explained and agreed numerous options on glazing, frame colour, door handles, threshold designs and drainage, Fineline presented a glazing package of low iron glass, bi-parting and sliding panels with 22mm sightlines, and frameless glass-to-glass corners.

Level thresholds provided easy access and Fineline designed a bespoke extended sill specifically to meet the demands of this challenging project. With 3m x 2.4m individual glass panels, the overall package comprising no less than 72m2 of glass was agreed.

After a detailed survey, two highly experienced Fineline teams completed the installation, working alongside primary contractor MACE.

The perimeter framework was carried to the island over the footbridge, and installed to grid and datum by drilling, taping and machine screw fixing into the stainless steel structure.

With double glazed units weighing more than 440kg each, glazing was always going tobe the most challenging aspect of the installation.

These units were transported to the island via a telehandler located on a pontoon and then installed in the framework using Fineline’s crawler/spider crane.

This programme was well thought out and designed and the overall glazing installation worked to within the project timings. From initial quotations and drawings, all the Fineline operatives worked to ensure a timely and highly successful project.

Fineline prides itself on understanding their clients’ aspirations. From initial meetings with architects or clients to agreeing designs, glazing options and interfacing with other building components, Fineline offers a bespoke system to complement any project.

With the Island Pavilion, Robin Snell’s design aspirations were achieved and we were pleased to be involved with this prestigious project, which went on to win the RIBA Award South 2015 and the Structural Steel Design Award in 2015.

During the early consultation phase of the project, collaboration between Fineline and Robin Snell was key. The result was to ensure that the glazing would deliver both the aesthetic and performance that Robin and his clients required.

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