Oman Airport Office Building

Project Background

This is a government project located in Muscat, Oman. We used a combination of SG-40 and SG-86 partition systems to create an open-plan office space. The partitions have an overall height of approximately 3000mm and cover a total area of 1800 square meters.

The main materials include 6+1.14P+6 laminated glass, aluminum profiles, and SG-86 door frames and panels, with painted wooden doors used throughout. The client’s core goal was clear: they wanted a transparent office system that preserves natural light, reduces any sense of confinement, and creates a bright, airy workspace.

That’s why we paired the two systems: the SG-40 is designed for panoramic single-glass views and visual openness, while the SG-86 complements it with a complete door-frame and panel solution—filling the gap the SG-40 alone can’t cover.

Client’s Core Requirements

The client had three key demands for the project, which guided our entire solution:

1. Keep the office environment open and airy
2. Maximize natural light to avoid a cramped, confined feeling
3. Balance openness with clear functional zoning

Privacy and fire safety were not priorities here. The client specifically wanted to avoid fully enclosed spaces or large solid walls, which would split the office into fragmented areas. At the same time, they didn’t want the space to be all glass—too much glass can cause visual fatigue and make the office feel sparse and impersonal.

After discussing options, we landed on a combination of glass walls and wooden doors as the ideal solution. It checks all their boxes: open, bright, and balanced.

Why We Chose SG-40 + SG-86 (Instead of Traditional Solutions)

The success of this project wasn’t about choosing one system over the other—it was about using each system’s strengths to complement the other.

SG-40 takes care of the panoramic glass walls, flooding the space with natural light and maintaining that open, unobstructed feel the client wanted. SG-86, on the other hand, provides a complete door frame and panel system. This not only solves the practical need for doors but also eases the visual fatigue that comes with large expanses of glass, adding a polished, finished look to the space.

We considered traditional drywall, but it would have blocked natural light and made the office feel heavy and closed off—directly conflicting with the client’s “openness first” goal. Using only glass doors would have created a more uniform look, but it would have lacked the structure, finish, and quality of a complete door system.

The final combination—SG-40 glass feature walls with SG-86 door frames and panels—strikes the perfect balance: it keeps the lightness of glass while ensuring the door system is functional, high-quality, and aesthetically consistent.

System Specifications and Configuration

Here’s the core configuration we used for the project:

– Glass Wall System: SG-40

– Door Frame / Door Leaf System: SG-86

– Glass: 6+1.14P+6 laminated glass

– Door Type: Painted wooden doors

This wasn’t a random mix-and-match—it was a strategic choice to leverage each system’s best features:

The glass feature walls deliver transparency and maximize natural light, keeping the space open. The door system adds clear boundaries and a sense of completeness to the office. The wooden doors break up the monotony of all-glass surfaces, creating a more professional, welcoming atmosphere.

Compared to using glass doors alone, this configuration is more stable and refined—perfect for a formal government office setting.

On-Site Challenges and Solutions

The biggest on-site challenge we faced was joining laminated glass panels together using 3M tape. At first glance, it seemed like an installation issue, but we quickly realized it boiled down to the precision of the glass processing during manufacturing.

Instead of trying to fix it on-site, we shifted our focus to the glass supplier, setting clear requirements:

1. Improve the precision of glass edge grinding
2. Ensure high-quality joint treatment using 3M tape, acrylic, or aluminum joints

In glass wall systems like this, small details matter a lot. The precision of the glass edges, how the joints are treated, and the connection methods directly impact installation accuracy, visual appeal, and the final finish. If the glass edges aren’t precise enough, it compromises the entire look and functionality of the partitions.

Packaging Method

Since the glass was for export, we paid extra attention to packaging. All items were labeled with wall numbers and profile number codes to make on-site sorting and installation easier.

The glass was packed in wooden crates, with 10 panels per crate—this ensured safe transportation and efficient handling upon arrival on-site.

Results and Delivered Value

The project was completed successfully, and it fully met all the client’s key requirements:

– The office maintained its overall sense of openness and transparency

– Natural lighting remained unimpeded, creating a bright, airy workspace

– Spatial zoning was clear and functional, without the oppressive, enclosed feel of solid partitions

– The combination of wooden doors and glass walls gave the space a refined, professional finish—perfect for a formal government office.

This case study shows that for transparency-focused projects like this, the quality of delivery depends on more than just choosing the right system. Glass-processing precision, how the glass panels are joined, and strict on-site installation control are equally critical to achieving the desired results.

The SG-40 and SG-86 combination proved to be ideal for balancing openness, functionality, and aesthetic quality in this government office setting.