en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK fire glass manufacturer Pyroguard has partnered with German company Schüco to deliver a fire-rated glass façade solution for Belfast Grand Central Station in the UK. Located in the heart of Belfast city centre, the £340 million facility replaces the former Great Victoria Street Station and the Europa Buscentre, and is designed to accommodate up to 20 million passenger journeys annually.

Architectural practice RPP stated that they aimed to create a transformative customer experience at the central station, achieved through spacious concourses and the abundant use of natural light, which enters via large glazed areas across multiple façades. The glazing system needed to be more than just a building envelope; it had to foster a sense of openness and generate a positive user experience, requiring a solution that maximised natural light and transparency while meeting criteria for fire protection, thermal efficiency, acoustic performance, and structural integrity.

Pyroguard worked closely with Carey Glass and Williaam Cox to develop and deliver a fully certified fire-rated glazing system. Over 400 square metres of Pyroguard Protect fire glass was supplied and integrated into Schüco’s curtain wall system to ensure a cohesive façade solution that met both design aspirations and compliance requirements. Pyroguard Protect T-EI60/25-3 was specified, capable of achieving 60 minutes of fire performance while supporting large pane sizes, allowing for uninterrupted sightlines across the façade. The fire glass was installed within the Schüco FW 50+ FR 60 system.

Beyond fire performance, the fire glass also provides a 1B1 impact classification, P1a attack resistance, sound insulation, thermal performance, and up to 80% light transmittance. Dennis Fahy, Sales Manager at Carey Glass International, said: "This was a highly technical project involving large glazed areas within a curtain wall, each needing to meet stringent fire, thermal, structural, and aesthetic criteria. Pyroguard’s technical expertise and collaborative approach ensured the final fire glass solution was fully certified and met all requirements."

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