SAS International - Ceiling system for new Chevron HQ
Chevron House, the new Upstream European HQ for Chevron Upstream
Europe at Hill of Rubislaw in Aberdeen is a significant project and
displays an impressive variety of architectural features. Architects
SMC Jenkins & Marr specified SAS International’s System 130 metal
ceiling solution to complement the clean lines of the interior of
this very modern corporate development.
The open plan offices, fully functional restaurant space and gym
area all feature the lay-in modular System 130 tiles with an
attractive decorative perforation pattern. Apertures to accommodate
luminaires, smoke detectors and other services also feature, and the
tiles can be simply lifted out of the suspension system to gain easy
access to these services.
Occupying three floors, the contemporary structure features a sleek
glass façade. Inside glazed partitions offer privacy screening for
separate meeting rooms. The SAS ceiling tiles in this project are
used in conjunction with SAS’s unique Alugrid-P suspension system.
Alugrid-P gives a completely flush ceiling finish for ease of
service maintenance, while still providing void access.
Charles Smith, Managing Director of architects SMC Jenkins & Marr,
commented: “The ceilings in this project worked well as there is a
successful contrast of the ceiling system and the organic, bespoke
frame and plaster construction.”
The new HQ for Chevron is one of the largest commercial developments
constructed in Aberdeen this decade. The 110,000 sq ft scheme has
also been a catalyst for regeneration of its adjacent premises at
Seafield House. SAS International’s System 130 within an Alugrid
suspension system will also feature in this project.
The project’s main contractor, Morrison Construction, took only 18
months to progress the development from conception to completion,
and came across some interesting design challenges. For example,
over 75 per cent of the internal partitioning was constructed on a
curve, and in some places curved walls within curved walls, and all
with differing radii.
A large number of specialist curved trims were provided by SAS
International to meet the fit-out requirements in this distinctive
building.
While in the open plan office areas, the design called for an
attention grabbing illumination scheme. On each floor fibre optic
lighting is curved around the central core, which houses either an
interactive café or stationery hub, and acts as a ‘can’t miss’
visual point for staff and visitors.
This new workplace houses around 450 staff. With state of the art
facilities and keen attention to ergonomics and workspace design,
the building offers an exciting work environment to support
Chevron’s European business.
Email:
enquiries@sasint.co.uk
Arundel Jones Associates Ltd
Hill Farm, Linton Hill, Maidstone, Kent ME17 4AL
Tel : 01622 745333
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