Brett Martin Daylight Systems’ Marlon Clickfix VF polycarbonate glazing system is delivering
exceptional natural daylight inside Dublin’s new National Indoor Arena.
The system has been used to create a bright, appealing interior that
will help provide the perfect environment for sports, whilst providing
exceptional aesthetics.
Built by contractor Buckingham Group, this 18,480m2 multipurpose facility features 2300m2 of
the Marlon Clickfix VF glazing system for the roof gables and as part
of the triangular-patterned façade on the front elevation, a key
architectural feature of this multi-sport arena.
With aesthetics, light and U-values a vital consideration for the design of the arena, Brett Martin’s
daylighting solution offered optimum light transmission, minimal
installation time and an ability to accommodate building movement.
Specified in clear and blue glass polycarbonate, the Marlon Clickfix VF
system ensured a fast and straightforward installation for roofing and
cladding contractor, Roofscape.
Commenting on the project, Peter Hanvey of Brett Martin Daylight Systems said: “Brett Martin
was involved throughout the design, development and construction
phases, ensuring design intent was translated with material use, along
with appropriate and robust detailing. As part of this, the 17-metre
high gable elevations were designed to maximise natural internal
diffused light, and allow a cross flow of air to ventilate the internal
playing environment.”
The
design of both end gables featured a course of 2m light blue
polycarbonate panels to the base, central 10m long panels, and maximum
5m panels finishing to the ridge. The Marlon Clickfix VF glazing bar
system has been specifically developed for vertical installations such
as façades, partitioning, rain screens and vertically-glazed
northlights.
Forming
part of the 520 acre Sport Ireland Campus in north Dublin, the National
Indoor Arena comprises a National Gymnastics Training Centre, National
Indoor Athletics Training Centre and National Indoor Training Centre.
Brett Martin’s
Marlon Clickfix VF system has ensured this state-of-the-art sports
destination provides an exemplary sporting experience for fans and
athletes alike.
Brett Martin
Established in 1958, Brett Martin
is a privately owned family business which has become one of Northern
Ireland’s most successful independent manufacturing companies. With
headquarters located on its founding site in Co. Antrim, the company has
grown in scale to employ over 1000 people at several locations
throughout the UK and Europe.
Brett Martin
is a global player supplying specialist plastic products for the
construction, fabrication, print and display sectors worldwide. The
company’s product portfolio includes an impressive range of plastic
sheets, factory engineered rooflight systems and plumbing and drainage
systems.
A
commitment to an on-going programme of investment in the latest
manufacturing technology, innovation and product development ensures
that Brett Martin
products remain at the forefront of its chosen markets. Throughout its
operations in the UK and Europe, the Group aims to be a professional,
solid partner for distributors, customers and end users.
