DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

“From the outset, The Gateway was destined to be a technically challenging and visually exciting building,” said Vaughan Owen of Stem Architects. “Only a handful of suppliers with the confidence and the appropriate level of technical expertise were appointed to take on the challenge of the curved, overhanging facade.

EOS designed and manufactured a light gauge steel infill framing system for the project together with overhang support plates for the extensive sweeping radius curve to front elevation. EOS engineered bespoke ‘inside out fixings’ for the internal head track and also used shot fired fixings.

Precision built offsite products require the application of leading-edge technology and contemporary manufacturing processes. EOS has invested substantially in the latest software and hardware systems in steel frame production. We have also invested in our own fabrication plant to be self-sufficient in manufacturing our ancillary parts such as angles, brackets, windows and cills. This supports our market leading ‘lump-sum’ all-inclusive pricing initiative and complements our ‘total supply’ offering.

Logistics for the installation were particularly challenging and offsite technology provided the solution. Just in time deliveries had to be meticulously timed and a crane had to be installed and removed with minimum impact on traffic. EOS label and colour code by floor all deliveries to site. This is a flexible service and should you require the product to arrive unassembled, EOS will pre-punch in the factory, ghost assemble and supply, together with all the necessary screws and special drill bits, for assembly and installation onsite.