Hanger 129, Luton Airport
- Client:
- Barr Construction Ltd
- Content:
- Mechanical & Electrical Services
- Value:
- £1,300,000
- Architect:
- RPS Burks Green
- M&E Consultant:
- WSP Aviation (M&E Design)
The contract involved converting an existing hanger into a luxurious corporate and VIP aviation terminal for Harrods Aviation
The whole building is mechanically ventilated via gas-fired modulating burner air handling units, with heat recovery. Modulating DX coils in the ductwork provide local cooling to arrival and departure halls. The systems are constant volume, with variable recirculation based on CO2 sensing and ambient conditions, while the arrivals and departure halls have displacement ventilation.
The office areas are heated and cooled by VRF simultaneous heating pump systems, plus hot & cold water and drainage services were provided to the sanitary areas. The IT room was covered by close control air conditioning and a fire suppression system.
Appearance was of great importance to reflect the prestige of the new terminal. The lighting design and scene setting used top of the range equipment, interfacing with touch sensitive fully programmable lighting controls. Lighting to staff and back of house areas were via modular CGB luminaires and scene-set controlled lighting to training & meeting rooms. External building, car park and signage lighting worked within Luton airport restrictions to create a warm, welcoming yet distinctive view of the building.
Power was via hard-wired floor boxes and perimeter dado trunking, with Cat 6 data cabling throughout, patched back to a dedicated server room. A secondary back-up supply via changeover units to the server room was provided via a separate LV main.
An LI fire alarm system compliant with BS5839 Part L was provided throughout, with a gas suppression system in the server room.
CONTRACT PERIOD: 22 WEEKS
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