Discovery Primea / Tange Associates

Discovery Primea is a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection, a selection of refined and globally sophisticated hotels and resorts.Situated along Ayala Avenue in the Makati Central Business District, the 68-storey residential tower is one of the tallest buildings in the Philippines. Primea is part-hotel and part-residence.

The building was designed by the Japanese master architect Kenzo Tange in partnership with Filipino architect Jorge Ramos.

Scope

The particular maintenance requirement of the building was lead on one side by its height of more than 250m, the protruding balconies and other recessed areas.

Strategy

FBA has designed, produced and delivered a BMU with pantograph in the cradle to reach internal areas of the facade.

SafeAccess monorail for suspension of cradles has been installed for the most internal areas.

The inclusion of a pantograph mechanism enhances the versatility of the BMU.

The pantograph design allows for efficient and precise movement, making it particularly well-suited for navigating intricate and internal sections of a building's facade.

Components and Features:

· Pantograph Arm: The articulated arm that extends and retracts, providing a flexible and adaptive reach.

· Compact Design: The BMU is engineered to be compact, allowing it to access confined internal spaces while ensuring optimal stability.

· Control System: Operators have the ability to control the movement and positioning of the BMU with precision.