Oracle, Temporary Exhibition Site
Modular Building
Reading, Berkshire
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
Thames Valley Park is a high-tech business park and home of Oracle.
The corporation was opening a temporary exhibition site which included a kiosk, a hospitality suite, site cabins, an accessible toilet, a control cabin and an innovation lab with a demo railway station to showcase the capabilities of their technical software.
REQUIREMENT:
Sustainable temporary ramp solutions were required for the duration of the site hire contract.
The client selected our Rapid Ramp System over a timber alternative due to its sustainability benefits and ability to be recycled.
Timber ramps are generally single-use and often discarded after installation. In contrast, Rapid Ramp Systems are fully reusable and 100% recyclable, significantly reducing waste and offering greater long-term value.
DESIGN PHASE:
INSTALLATION:
The installation was completed over a two-week period.
Ramped access was provided to the kiosk, hospitality suite, control cabin, accessible toilet, and site cabins.
All platforms were constructed with a 1:15 gradient to ensure safe, DDA-compliant access throughout the site. As the control cabin had an elevated threshold, additional support was required beneath the ramp. This was achieved by cross-bracing the platform legs using longer-length tubes for added stability.
Once the exhibition came to an end, the systems were dismantled, removed from site, and returned to our warehouse, ready to be reused as part of our recycled stock rotation.
FEATURES INCLUDED:
- Looped Trombone End - Fitted to the ends of the Rapid Ramp to reduce the risk of clothing snagging.
- Slip-Resistant Mesh Platform - A self-draining surface that allows rainwater to pass through, preventing puddles and improving safety.
- Standard Continuous Handrail - Provides uninterrupted support along the ramp, enhancing user stability and confidence.
- Standard Colour: Black - A durable, non-conductive, non-slip surface that resists scratches and is tougher than conventional paint.
- Adjustable Telescopic Legs - Adaptable to various threshold heights.
- Infill Handrail - Prevents users from climbing through or falling between gaps in the handrail.
- Slip-Resistant Yellow Tread - Enhances safety by making step edges and level changes more visible to those with impaired vision.
- Rest Platform - Installed every 5 metres to provide users with a space to pause and rest, in line with accessibility guidelines.
- 1100mm High Rail - Fitted to level sections to offer additional safety and support.
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