Coopers Fire work with Innivate in Singapore to install large Concertina Fire Curtains into retail shopping malls and offices
what was the client looking for?
Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) Mall in Singapore is a £2 billion centrally located mixed use building spreading over four-hectares featuring shopping malls, entertainment facilities, office space and modern residential living spaces. Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) Mall was constructed by Lendlease and opened in October 2019.
The mixed-use commercial development is Lendlease’s largest to date in Singapore and one of their largest projects in Asia.
PLQ was designed by DP Architects, who are based in Marina Square, Singapore and found inspiration to design the development by the intricate weaving patterns of the Songket, a traditional Malay brocade textile.
The retail mall offers six floors of retail, a floor with cinema and other entertainment offers, and a rooftop garden. It was important to DP Architects that pedestrian flow was as seamless as possible in the development, hence the use of fire curtains.
Architects using concertina FIre Curtains
To retain a free flow of pedestrians in the retail mall, DP Architects designed four-sided FireMaster Closed Concertina fire curtains on each of the floors around the escalator wells to offer the level of fire protection required.
The FireMaster Concertina was favoured by the architects due to the ‘no guide rails’ feature, meaning the escalator well areas and the surrounding concourses remained open plan and free from obtrusive side guides required on traditional vertical fire curtains.
There is a total of eight FireMaster Closed Concertina fire curtains installed with two curtains on four floors around the escalators on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. All of the Concertina fire curtains were rectangular in shape ranging from 3.5 metre to 4 metre drops. The largest curtain was 31 metres long by 6.2 metres wide.
By utilising the FireMaster Concertina meant it would provide the building with an approved, non-invasive means of fire protection that would satisfy the fire regulations as well as ensuring that the open plan design remained as intended allowing for the free flow of pedestrians.
Increasing Fire Safety with Advanced Fire Curtain Technology in retail premises in Singapore
Fire curtain installation in singapore
In a groundbreaking project in Singapore, Innivate partnered with Shinryo Corporation to meet stringent local fire regulations while preserving the aesthetic vision of the building. The collaboration focused on integrating cutting-edge fire suppression technology through the installation of advanced fire curtains.
Cutting-Edge Fire Suppression Solutions
Innivate, as the exclusive distributor of Coopers Fire products in Singapore, introduced the latest advancements in fire curtain technology. Coopers Fire curtains represent a modern, versatile alternative to traditional firewalls, doors, and glazing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility, enabling architects and designers to create open, contemporary spaces without sacrificing safety.
Seamless Installation and Project Management of fire curtains
Innivate’s role extended beyond simple installation; it encompassed comprehensive project management. This ensured that the fire curtains were installed with precision, aligning perfectly with both regulatory requirements and the building’s design aesthetics. The result was a high-quality, finished product that met the rigorous standards expected in Singapore’s competitive real estate market.
alternative to fire doors and glazing, architects adopting Fire Curtains in singapore
Coopers fire curtains are recognised as the modern alternative to firewalls, fire doors and glazing, giving designers the freedom to design modern, open plan spaces without compromising fire safety. They are increasingly specified by designers around the world as a solution for open plan designs.
Coopers Fire curtains are renowned for their ability to seamlessly integrate into modern architecture while providing robust fire protection. Their design flexibility allows for open-plan spaces and high-visibility areas to remain both stylish and safe. As a turnkey solution, Coopers Fire handles every aspect of the product lifecycle—from design and manufacturing to testing, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Each product is rigorously tested and certified to ensure top-tier performance and reliability.
This project highlights the synergy between advanced fire safety technology and modern design principles. By incorporating Coopers Fire curtains, Innivate and Shinryo Corporation have set a new benchmark for fire safety and design integration in Singapore. The successful execution of this project underscores the transformative impact of state-of-the-art fire suppression solutions on contemporary architecture.
Coopers Fire is a turnkey business, offering the customer a product and service with full provenance. Coopers Fire designs, manufactures, tests, installs and maintains all its fire curtains from our business premises in Hampshire and are Independently Third Party Certified for Product Testing and Installation.
