Setting a shining example

The newly erected wing of the British Museum – the World Conservation and Exhibition Centre – shines forth in spectacular splendour:

This derives from its cladding with an innovative GIG façade, the company having supplied virtually the entire outer shell of the extension to the British Museum in the heart of London. The architec-tonic highlight is provided by the up to five metre long cast glass panels, provided with a special surface. They were fixed to a steel cable and installed in front of the façade.

The new wing consists of five pavilions, which contain exhibition spaces, offices and research facilities. Apart from the unitized system, mullion and transom façades were used in the construction of the staircases and the roof glazing, as well as a range of sheet metal and louvre blade cladding. Bespoke doors were produced in the same appearance, so that in the closed position they fit harmoniously into the overall façade.

In addition, various fire curtains and sun shading system have been installed.