Commercial
Melaka Hotel Drop-off Canopy
A 24 m glass canopy over a hotel drop-off lane, hung from slim steel arms so guests arrive dry without losing the view of the heritage facade.
- Sector
- Commercial
- Location
- Melaka
- Year
- 2023
- Steel
- 34 tonnes
- Scope
- 24 m laminated glass drop-off canopy
- Client
- Hotel owner
- Duration
- 8 weeks
Overview
The glass is laminated and heat-strengthened, falling gently to a hidden gutter at the facade. Downpipes run inside the two support columns, so there is nothing to see but glass and steel.
Installation was done at night over two weeks while the hotel stayed open.
Finishes specified
Structural steel S355
Epoxy and polyurethane
Stainless steel 316
Gallery
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Glass canopy over the drop-off lane -
The hotel front from the other end -
Support arms at the facade
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