At Schneider Electric’s Dubai office in Silicon Oasis, the need for space flexibility met head-on with high acoustic and design expectations. The goal was straightforward: take a large open area and turn it into four smaller, functional spaces with a clear corridor pathway in between. But as we all know, even the most straightforward plans come with their share of complications, especially when you’re working with high-end finishes, strict municipal regulations, and tight tolerances.
25mm Finishes Sound Simple, Until They break everything
Thick finishes were a requirement to create a visual impact. We had to find a way to keep acoustic performance intact and meet the local authority’s requirement on door widths.
A 915mm Clearance Was Non-Negotiable, So We Got Creative
The main pass door had to double as a corridor entrance.
But with the thick finishes, we were falling short of the mandated
clearance.
We Didn’t Just Install, We Redesigned it to Work Smart
The main pass door had to double as a corridor entrance.
But with the thick finishes, we were falling short of the mandated
clearance.
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