Glass canopy brings order to mayhem

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Nov 14, 2005

Firman Glass has manufactured and installed a stylish new glass canopy for Southend-on-Sea's latest clubbing venue 'Mayhem', using the AL-Sky canopy fixing system from SFS intec.

Glass and glazing and architectural metalwork specialist Firman Glass has manufactured and installed a stylish new glass canopy for Southend-on-Sea's latest clubbing venue 'Mayhem', using the AL-Sky canopy fixing system from SFS intec.

Measuring 4.7m wide by 3.0m deep, the glass canopy provides cover for the main entrance to the major new nightclub in Southend town centre.

It has been designed for maximum aesthetic impact and a major factor in achieving this has been the minimal use of glass fixings.

By using AL-Sky from SFS intec, Firman's design team was able to create a large single canopy weighing 1128kg with just eight fixing points.

In addition, the AL-Sky system enabled Firman's installation team of eight to complete the installation of the canopy in just four hours.

Peter Cordell of Firman Glass says: "This is the first time we have used the AL-Sky fixing system from SFS intec and we are delighted with the end result".

"Whilst by no means the largest glass canopy we have produced, it has certainly helped us to create an attractive and sizeable canopy in a prominent position where aesthetics are extremely important".

The AL-Sky canopy system is part of SFS intec's range of glass fixings which is increasingly enabling architects and designers to expand their use of frameless glass in all types of application.

It is an easy-to-use system which comes in three standard packages for small, medium or large canopies, and SFS intec's technical team also works with designers to create bespoke solutions.