Monorail systems can be a great solution to a wide range of facade access needs.
They form part of CoxGomyl’s economical 1000 Series range for buildings of lower complexity and, in themselves, are a flexible solution for buildings where roof space is limited. CoxGomyl’s monorail systems have also been used in conjunction with other solutions to address particular architectural challenges on buildings of much higher complexity.
One of the key benefits of a monorail system is that it requires no roof space and instead is installed on an aluminium track fixed to the side of the building or suspended beneath a recess. This is ideal for buildings which do not offer enough space for a roof-mounted BMU, either because of the design or because the roof level is used for other purposes such as gardens, ventilation systems or elevator machinery.
The track can be run around corners or gentle curves in the facade, providing a solution that can blend with the architectural aesthetic of the building without sacrificing functionality or safety. The track can also be configured horizontally, vertically or on an incline to meet a wide range of building designs and facade access requirements.
Goldin Financial Global Centre presented several challenges in providing a complete, integrated access solution with minimal visual impact. Four areas protruding from the main facade are serviced by four sets of monorail systems located on the South, North, East and West mega columns.
Oasia Hotel Downtown is an example of the growing trend towards sustainable building design and vertical gardens. The building incorporates an open structure with four verdant sky terraces sheltered by a sky garden with an open crown instead of a traditional flat roof.
The innovative design required equally flexible access solutions, including monorail systems installed on the underside of the soffit to provide access to the mid-level gardens.
Part of the comprehensive access solution for Reflections at Keppel Bay included a series of monorail systems with self-powered cradles. These provide access to the skybridges running between the towers as well as the tower facades below the bridges.
Due to its unique shape and sloping facade, The Shard required a custom-made solution drawing on CoxGomyl’s extensive facade access expertise.
The solution included recessed monorails with power-winch cradles installed inside the station concourse soffit, providing the required access functionality while helping to preserve the architectural appearance of the building.
Monorails also formed an important part of the facade access strategy for Federation Tower in Moscow. The structure consists of two towers built on a shared podium with a distinctive twin-sails design. Each tower incorporates multiple access systems, including a monorail concealed within the lower-level soffit to minimise the visual impact of the equipment.
For buildings where roof space is limited or where complex architectural features create particular access challenges, a monorail system can provide a flexible and practical facade access solution while integrating discreetly with the building design.
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