Maple delivers aviation-themes brise soleil for Farnborough Exhibition & Conference Centre

Sweeping curves of aluminium brise soleil blades will set an aeronautical theme at the new Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

The design of the purpose-built venue by architects Terence O’Rourke was heavily influenced by Farnborough’s proud history as the birthplace of British aviation.

Our products will make a striking contribution to the theme, with five levels of aerofoil-profiled blades curving in three dimensions round the front façade of the centre. In addition, three curved blades will be installed on the east elevation.

We will use our heavy-duty Aurora blade for added strength across the longer spans of the design, with specialist fixings for cladding and glazed curtain-wall areas. And while the tightest curves will challenge our design manufacturing expertise, the end result will be a seamless sweep of blades that will firmly underline Farnborough’s association with aeronautical testing and development.