Assembly B

Leading suspended ceiling systems manufacturer OWA UK followed on from the huge installation of metal mesh ceiling rafts at Assembly C in Bristol with a second major development next door. Assembly B featured different sizes of mesh rafts and a different scheme concept from AHMM architects. The stunning pair of new office buildings together represent OWA UK’s largest contract to date for its demountable metal OWAtecta S80 acoustic rafts.

Designed by AHMM Architects and constructed by Galliford Try, OWA UK worked closely with its approved sub-contractor Morrissey to design and install the rectangular and trapezium shaped acoustic mesh rafts throughout the open Cat A floors. Meanwhile, black mesh S36 Progress hook-on panels created an industrial design along the corridor spaces. The mesh panels included black, fabric wrapped, class A acoustic pads to absorb sound in those areas.

There were four different, bespoke S80 configurations supplied for each of the six open floors at Assembly B. Above all, each raft elegantly fitted the designated exposed soffit ceiling space to provide a flexible and stylish acoustic solution.

OWA UK’s demountable metal OWAtecta S80 acoustic rafts balance aesthetic appeal with acoustic performance. They help disguise M&E installations while providing necessary sound absorption and limiting noise pollution from floor to floor. Also, S80 helps towards meeting sustainability targets by utilising low carbon steel to produce the metal panels and suspension system.

Furthermore, our OWAtecta S80 design can be almost any size. The completed assembly is created by abutting framed or trapezium metal panels to form an isolated raft. Each panel hooks onto a concealed suspension system and are easily removable to give access for maintenance and cleaning.