15th January 2015,
Totalling 24 km in length, the Second Penang Bridge, the longest bridge in Southeast Asia, will ease traffic in the rapidly industrialising northern state of Penang.
_
Hunter Douglas is pleased to present its engineered façade solution for the Penang Second Bridge and Administration Building. “I am delighted that we have completed this most prestigious project, with such stunning results and utilizing the innovative ventilated rainscreen façade systems,” Andrew J Lee, the Asia Regional General Manager for Façade and Sun Control system based in Kuala Lumpur says.
The Penang Second Bridge, the longest bridge in Southeast Asia, was officially opened on 1st March 2014. The bridge was named after the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tunku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah and was assigned with the route number E28. Totalling 24 km in length, it will take motorists around 20 minutes to cross the USD 1.4 billion bridge from Batu Kawan on the mainland and Batu Maung on the island. The Toll Plaza is designed by JKSB & rushdanmdsalleh ARCHITECT, Penang, Malaysia.
Hunter Douglas is proud to be associated with this prestigious project through the use of their architectural products – Luxalon® 150 for the external ceilings, internal ceiling (150C/225C, 300C and 575mm x 575mm Lay In Tile perforated white), 132S louvre screen, Aerofins Sun Control System 150AF and 300AF, bright yellow insulated Sandwich Wall and the red QuadroClad® (QC25)panels for the Arch facade.
Of particular mention are the striking red QC25 panels for the Arch façade. Occupying a surface area of 5,200m2 with dimensions up to 1,500mm x 6,000mm, the extremely flat panel surface of the Quadroclad is amply illustrated in the finished installation. QC25 panel was selected as it was designed to withstand very high wind loads, are virtually maintenance free and thus also very suitable for high-rise buildings.
Hunter Douglas Façade Systems are specifically engineered to enable the Architect/Designer to create a unique design, whilst withstanding severe environmental conditions. Their Façade systems provide the perfect combination of smooth, flat and stylish looks with superior performance. Additionally, the systems also offer the flexibility of a limitless variety of design options and finishes that integrate with doors, windows and sun control systems.
