O2 Arena doors

SAS International provided over 500 specification grade doors, as well as an acoustic wall panelling solution, to the recently renovated O2 Arena in Dublin. Designed by HOK Architects, the O2 Arena has seen the legendary Point Theatre completely renovated with two new storeys added and capacity increased to over 14,000.

The SAS door solution consisted of 304 walnut veneered and 217 fully finished painted, and saw SAS doors and hardwood door frames specified throughout the landmark arena’s five levels. The bespoke manufacturing service offered by SAS allowed doors ranging in widths from 680mm to 1810mm and up to 2.26 metres in height being specified in accordance with the client’s stringent brief.

A variety of single and double bespoke doors, including differing vision panel requirements, was installed throughout the building with fire ratings of up to 60 minutes (FD60). To meet the acoustic requirements demanded in a large music arena, the doors were fitted with acoustic seals and automated threshold strips, while the door frames were installed with acoustic seals.

The doors were manufactured at SAS International’s dedicated 40,000 square foot door facility in Oldbury, West Midlands, to ensure that the demanding specification and minimal lead times were met.

In addition to the doors featured throughout the arena, SAS also provided acoustic wall panelling within the main auditorium as well as the main lobby areas. These panels were designed and manufactured to integrate smoothly within the overall design of the building as well as to create an aesthetic wall feature in its own right.

The O2 Arena opened in December 2008 and was previously known as the Point Theatre and has been Dublin’s main arena for large scale indoor events since it was converted from a train shed in 1988. The original building was completed in the 1880s and is protected as an Irish Heritage building. The design brief called for HOK to create an international class concert venue that would attract the world’s premier performers to Dublin.

As part of SAS International’s environmental commitment, all wood-based products are made from timber which is supplied from sources that comply with either the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) chain of custody, the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) or any other source that complies with the FSC standard for Non FSC-Certified Controlled wood. SAS holds both FSC and PEFC certification and is able to provide full chain of custody upon request. All of SAS International’s CPLs are also FSC approved.

For further information on the full range of doors and services available from SAS International, please visit www.sasint.co.uk/doors

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