
Project: Norman Manley International Airport
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Client: Airport Authority of Jamaica
Project Management: Jacobs Consultancy
Architects: Llewelyn Davies Yeang
Structural Engineering: Peter Jervis & Associates
Main contractor: Kier Construction Limited
Steel construction:
Approximately 1,000 tons of steel construction in all airport buildings, mainly exposed structures.
9,000 square meters of roof for the New Terminal building, consisting mainly of 3-dimentional arched trusses, adding an impressive aspect to the roof and entire structure.
Metal roofing:
Total surface area, approximately 18,000 square meters.
Chosen solution, Thermo-Acoustic Roofing System including:
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Metal decking consisting of up to 9 meter free span of perforated cassettes
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Insulation layers
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Sub-construction for covering system
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Riverclack covering system made of pre painted aluminium.
Cladding:
Total surface area, approximately 4,000 square meters..
Chosen solution, ML80 Integral insulating panels, using Integral window system developed by ThyssenKrupp Hoesch Bausysteme GmbH.
The Integral panel / windows system lends architectural accuracy to the external wall cladding and a pleasingly aesthetic look achieved by the harmonious introduction of windows into the surface of horizontally laid Integral panels, without interruption to the characteristic joint line.
Bullnose details:
Approximately 1,300 linear meters.
All bullnose and finishing details, made of 2.0 mm pre-painted aluminium, carefully planned, manufactured and installed, lending the buildings' facades an impressive appearance. |