Royal Opera House, Essex

Location:

Essex, UK

Sector:

Leisure

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The new workshop, boasting outstanding green credentials is used by London’s Royal Opera House to build scenery for its ballet and operatic performances. Stretching over 400sq metres and designed with a distinctive propped arch roof, the building resembles an aircraft hangar.

Manufacturing Precision Meets Architectural Ambition

SAS metal work was supplied for the workshop suspended in upside down peaks at around 19m to accommodate the full-scale scenery. Whilst being an aesthetically brilliant choice the metal ceiling maintains acoustic comfort throughout the large open space.

Client	The Royal Opera House
Architect	Nicholas Hare Architects LLP
Main Contractor	McLaren Construction
Installer	SAS Project Management
Sector	Leisure
Region	Essex, UK

4,935m²

Workshop ceiling installation

19m

Ceiling height

BREEAM Excellent

Outstanding sustainability rating achieved through environmentally conscious building design

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Matt Branigan
Head of Sustainability, SAS International