
Barajas Airport, State Pavilion
Madrid, Spain
Reception of Royal and Political Dignitaries
Richard Rogers Partnership, London and Studio Lamela, Madrid designed this independent terminal building with appealing and elegant architecture for the reception of royal and political dignitaries. The double layered membrane above the transparent entrance hall roof provides a prominent design feature and also serves as weather protection. The primary structure of the membrane roof consists of ten double arched vertical steel trusses and the two visor beams cantilevering out at each end. The upper and the lower membrane in conjunction with the valley cables in the centre of each bay and layer stabilise the structure. Overall the “Pabellón de Estado” has a very appealing and compelling design and was completed with a very professional co-operation of all participants of this project.
Facts
Realization membrane structure
Hightex GmbHYear
2005Client
Aeroportos Espanoles y Navegacion AereaCity
Madrid, SpainLocation
EuropeRoof area
4400 m²Facade area
– m²Contractor
Dragados S.A., Madrid, SpainArchitect
R. Rogers London & Studio Lamela, MadridEngineering
Schlaich Bergermann & Partners, Stuttgart