Ray Dolby Centre, Cavendish Laboratory
Ray Dolby Centre, a stunning 32900 m2 University situated in the centre of Cambridge.
Designed by Architects Jestico + Whiles, this unique building holds fifteen different research groups all supporting modern day science, inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Achieving BREEAM Excellent certification by demonstrating strong performance across energy, materials, health, ecology and long-term building management. The building has approximately 770 cycle parking spaces, encouraging active travel, while reducing carbon emissions.
BA Systems worked alongside well-known leading construction and property development company, Bouygues UK. We designed, manufactured, and installed the following scope of works:
- B20 Post & Handrail to the North & East Stairs
- B20 Post & Handrail to the Entrance Steps
- B40 Frameless Glass to East & West Elevation Entrance Ramps
- VBA99 Buffer Rail
📸 Credits to Bouygues UK and Richard P Walton for the photos
Project Achievements
Many achievements were accomplished throughout the project, however, the main which we would like to highlight are as follows:
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3 k/n Balustrading
The higher loading was applied to the balustrading because of the area which is liable to overcrowding.
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Raked Balustrading to Steps
Our B40 frameless glass system was applied to the raked balustrading to the steps, adding a aesthetically pleasing and inviting look to the external works.
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Interfacing Flashings
We included some cover flashings and trims within our package to conceal the base fixing detail and reduce the number of trades on this complex interface detail.