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Inspired by nature: Sustainable domes, Alicante Airport
The mysterious stone balls, the Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand, are a popular tourist attraction. They were formed several million years ago, and the sea is still exposing new fascinating domes. More than 40 domes also adorn a terminal at Alicante Airport in Spain. Roofs and facades were clad with the timelessly elegant surface
Double Standing Seam in RHEINZINK-prePATINA blue-grey and Flat Lock Tile System in RHEINZINK-prePATINA blue-grey
The mysterious stone balls, the Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand, are a popular tourist attraction. They were formed several million years ago, and the sea is still exposing new fascinating domes.
More than 40 domes also adorn a terminal at Alicante Airport in Spain. Roofs and facades were clad with the timelessly elegant surface RHEINZINK-prePATINA blue gray, a material that impresses with its freedom from maintenance and durability. Thanks to its high-quality properties and an environmentally friendly manufacturing process, including recycling, RHEINZINK's ecological footprint is good over the long term.
Specification
Roof: 59,000 m² 498 t Double Standing Seam RHEINZINK-prePATINA blue-grey
Facade: 24,000 m² 200 t Flat Lock Tile System RHEINZINK-prePATINA blue-grey
