Caice Acoustic Louvre screens installed by Colorminium's in-house team on a challenging multi-story hotel site
This project underscores our willingness and ability to navigate complex installations by providing our clients’ in-house teams with detailed instructions and guidance, addressing specific acoustic demands and optimising logistics.
Clear instructions gave our client the confidence to install our Acoustic Louvres and reduced their costs
We were commissioned by Colorminium who optimise real estate through exceptional façades, to Supply Only a 5-sided Acoustic Louvre screen for the multi-story RIU Plaza Hotel London in Victoria with varying and specific acoustic requirements on each floor.
Commissioning an external installation team can add to the overall cost of a project, so we provided detailed installation drawings that could be easily understood by our client’s in-house installation team unfamiliar with our products. The resulting installation was efficient and cost effective, meeting the stringent acoustic requirements for each floor while maintaining aesthetic consistency.
Meeting the different acoustic requirements for each floor
The project involved the installation of louvre screens that required bespoke profile brackets with adaptations for changing the louvre depth each floor. The primary challenges were:
Transition zones: To meet acoustic requirements, the depth of the louvre screens had to change between floors, creating transition zones that needed careful design, planning and installation.
Limited on-site space: The construction site had limited space for storing materials and components, which required meticulous palletisation and delivery planning.
Client’s in-house installation team: The installation team had no prior experience with Caice products, and the need for bespoke profiles and acoustic considerations made the installation process even more challenging.
Isometric view from the front right side
Additional guidance and support for our client’s in-house team
Detailed installation drawings: We provided clear and easily understood installation instructions and drawings. These broke down the installation process per elevation, enabling the installation team to work efficiently and accurately.
Transition zones: To address the varying acoustic requirements on each floor, we created transition zones within the louvre screens. These zones were clearly delineated in the installation drawings to guide the installation team on how to adjust the louvres to meet the specific requirements for each floor whilst maintaining a consistent and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Additional support: Recognising the unfamiliarity of the installation team with our products, we provided them with additional support to ensure that the installation proceeded smoothly, answered their questions and provided on-site guidance as needed.
Limited on-site storage space overcome by efficient logistics using palletisation and delivery planning
Efficient palletisation and deliveries: To deal with the limited space on the construction site, we developed a customised palletisation plan for the louvres per elevation. Enabling efficient transportation, effective management of the on-site storage space to support an efficient installation process.
Distribution plans: We also created distribution plans to match the installation schedule, ensuring that louvres for each elevation arrived on-site just in time for installation, reducing the risk of delays or excessive storage needs.
Smooth, accurate installation and a very satisfied client
This project showcases our commitment to delivering tailored, high-quality products while facilitating a seamless installation process in challenging environments like hotels. Our client was very satisfied with the smooth installation by their in-house team, and the customised Acoustic Louvre Screens tailored to their precise needs.The strategy we developed and then implemented led to positive outcomes:
Efficient installation: The detailed installation drawings made it easier for the inexperienced installation team to complete the installation quickly and accurately.
Client satisfaction: Our client was very satisfied with the project’s progress, as the installation proceeded without major hitches, and the louvre screens were customised to their exact needs.
Caice products and services provided
Site Survey
Design
Manufacture of SS300 Acoustic Louvres, SS300 Double Louvre Door & DS150 Non-active Louvres
Delivery
Installation Instructions & Drawings for client’s in-house team
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