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i n f r a s t r u c t u r e <strong>buildings</strong> – mineral prot e c t i o n and design<br />

11<br />

KEIM CONCRETAL-LASUR<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<br />

Photos: Victor Romero<br />

AN AIRPORT AS THE GATEWAY TO THE CITY<br />

The terminal at Zayed International Airport in the<br />

United Arab Emirates impresses at first glance with<br />

its roof construction: wide-span arches support a<br />

towering, wave-shaped roof inspired by sand dunes<br />

and geometric patterns. In order to minimise the<br />

influence of the desert sun, the wave roof was drawn<br />

over the façade so that less glazing is required and<br />

external shading devices are not necessary.<br />

"From the very beginning, our aim was for the airport to serve the emirate<br />

and represent the city of Abu Dhabi, with a design that references the<br />

cultural and natural environment.“<br />

Mustafa Chehabeddine, Head of Design at KPF

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