CASE STUDY
A truly unique security solution
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SECTOR:
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
EasyGate BG
Grade A office
Financial Services Organisation
London
Background
5 Broadgate is a stunning new grade A office development built in the
heart of London, as part of the regeneration of the Broadgate area.
The building is the new London Headquarters of a Financial Services
Organisation occupying 700,000 sq ft over 12 floors, and housing up
to 6000 staff. Designed by Architectural firm Make this groundscraper
is one of the largest stainless steel clad building’s in the world and
represents a new standard for workplace and office design.
Make based the building’s design on the form of a perfectly machined metal object,
windows, courtyards and terraces are carved out just where they are needed –
minimising the energy needed for cooling, heating and lighting, making 5 Broadgate
one of the world’s greenest building’s. The facade is constructed from stainless steel
panels, which unifies the surface, creates a strong visual impression and reflects the
bespoke and innovative nature of the building. 5 Broadgate’s internal structure provides
four large trading floors that can accommodate up to 3000 desks, with the addition of
seven levels of offices.
5 Broadgate marks a pioneering move away from more traditional glass facades and is
a new and exciting architectural era for Broadgate. For such an innovative and bespoke
building, a unique security solution was also required.
Meesons A.I. Ltd | Cardea House | Sidings Business Park
Skipton | North Yorkshire | BD23 1TB
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Solution
As specialists, in balancing security and aesthetics, Meesons designed a bespoke
EasyGate BG speed gate which was in keeping with the building’s ultra-modern
design.
Due to the high level of throughput required the client requested a speed gate
solution that would allow for quick transits, and was finished in a material that
would be durable and withstand the high level of usage. Meesons proposed the
EasyGate BG due to its silent and smooth MDD motor drive, which enables the
quick opening and closing of the glass barriers, and provided a black RAL finish to
the cabinet with glass top lid to offer a more durable finish.
Based upon the expected level of throughput, Meesons delivered the installation
of 16 lanes in the main reception area to cope with throughput requirements and
prevent queuing, particularly at peak times.
As with the building, an innovative and bespoke design was required for the speed
gates. To improve the aesthetics of the EasyGate BG, Meesons provided a bespoke
15mm stainless steel trim to wrap around the top of the speed gate, which not only
ensured that the BG would stand out as a focal point, but also creating a seamless
finish between the cabinet and the glass top lid. A visitor card collector and a break
glass unit were also specified and integrated into the cabinet to create a sleek and
aesthetically pleasing solution. The end result was a stunning, bespoke speed gate
installation.
Following the successful handover of the project to the building’s management
team, Meesons were appointed to handle the service and maintenance of the speed
gates.
Results
Since the installation was completed thousands of users
pass through the speed gates on a daily basis.
Comments from the client
“Given the innovative and bespoke nature of the building, we required a
speed gate installation that was equally bespoke. As a specialist at
providing bespoke speed gate solutions, Meesons worked with us
throughout the development to deliver secure access that met all our
requirements”
“We are delighted with the speed gates, they have been highly reliable
and have more than coped with the high level of throughput we
experience on a daily basis. The low power consumption of the speed
gates ties in well with our sustainable and energy efficient vision for 5
Broadgate. Meesons have succeeded in delivering a bespoke speed gate
solution that delivers on both security and aesthetics”.
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