SAS International has installed a range of its architectural metalwork solutions at the new 103,000-sq-m terminal at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan. These include the visually striking Tubeline ceiling system.

Designed by Foster + Partners, the new terminal is expected to handle an increased capacity of nearly nine million passengers. Working with local building expertise, the architects have designed the terminal entirely from concrete as the high thermal mass of the material provides passive environmental control catering for the varying summer temperatures of Amman’s climate. The tessellated roof canopy with concrete domes, extend to shade the facades. To enable seamless future expansion, each dome is a modular unit.

SAS International worked closely with the architects to develop an acoustic solution for the environment to fit within these concrete canopies, reminiscent of a Bedouin tent. The manufacturer designed and supplied 12,000 sq m of Tubeline, a curved metal linear ceiling system, complete with acoustic grey insulation to blend with the concrete soffit.

Andrew Jackson, director at SAS International, said: “Balancing function with aesthetics is one of the biggest demands when considering products for transportation hubs. The choice of materials and innovative products all have a part to play in providing not only a distinct finish to enhance the vision, but also an environment that is comfortable for the volumes of people in transit, with acoustic control addressed.”

The company also manufactured curved lighting grilles, 4,000 sq m of bespoke triangular ceiling panels and 12,000 m of its System 700 linear slat ceiling. Installed within a triangular geometric grid ceiling system, the linear slats of System 700 provide a finish of neat architectural lines within the baggage claim area.