An iconic building, a welcoming site to all flights landing into Singapore. It was a privileged for StiFlex stiffener system to be used for both masonry and drywall construction. Total length of StiFlex supplied for combined wall types was almost 40,000m. Special feature of StiFlex system supplied included free-standing where StiFlex vertical members cannot be connected at the top soffit. The challenge faced during construction was constant exposure of stiffeners to external weathering particularly at the top level as the roof was specially constructed from steel structures which was installed at a later stage. Integration of StiFlex with masonry and drywall was a common feature.
Architect | RSP Architects Planners & Engineers |
Foreign Architect | Moshe Safdie / Safdie Architects |
Structural Consultant | RSP Architects Planners & Engineers |
Contractor | Obayashi Corporation + Woh Hup |
Wall parameters with StiFlex modular solution | Values |
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Wall types | Precast panel wall and drywall |
Height | Various: 3.5m to 6.5m |
Fire rating | Various: up to 4hours |
Special feature | Thermal conductivity enhanced with StiFlex compared to conventional concrete stiffeners, promoting energy savings in conserving cool temperature |
Advantages
- Lightened system
- Rapid installation
- Masonry adaptability | Drywall flexibility
- Superior to Conventional for Thermal & Moisture Insulation
- Designed to meet relevant safety standard