Airport Ceiling, Lighting and Daylight Systems
Company | durlum GmbH |
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Date | 05.11.2012 |
The Main Terminal of Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, Armenia, inaugurated at the end of 2011, captivates not only with its open architecture, but also with its varied design in the interior. The Argentinian architects Lucas Monsalvo, Marcelo Minoliti und Karina Luna have selectively used different metal ceiling and light solutions from durlum as design elements. They not only had to meet the high acoustic requirements of an airport, but also had to be specially secured due to the location of the airport in a region known for its earthquakes.
In their interior design concept, Luna, Minoliti and Monsalvo have opted for creative variety and emphasized the different areas of the terminal by using different ceiling systems. For example, in the areas of the airport open to the public, the modern, acoustically highly effective POLYLAM® vertical baffles from durlum were used. To take advantage of the benefits of metal ceilings, while achieving a special optic effect, the architects decided in many areas in favour of the version with teakwood printing
[Picture 1]. This integrates the baffle system harmonically into the colour concept, while providing good acoustics in the lively areas of the airport. The function-oriented design continues also in the control and arrival areas of the terminal. In the control area, a perforated dur-SOLO raft ceiling attracts the attention. Despite their optical length of up to 20 m, the strip-like mounted adjacent panels create an open atmosphere
[Picture 2]. Round ceiling elements combined with round LUMEO®-R light surfaces are tuned exactly to the design of the coffee shop and provide a cozy atmosphere, inviting the visitor to stay.
[Picture 3]. The inter-panel spacings not only break up the ceiling surface, but also allow easy integration of fire protection devices and lighting. Further dur-SOLO raft ceilings have been mounted in the arrival hall of the new terminal. Their characteristic features are the generous dimensions and bent ends, giving the hall a very special, almost infinite character
[Picture 4]. As a particular highlight, Monsalvo, Minoliti and Luna finally selected the TOMEO-R® ceiling/light combination for the VIP area
Overall, the architects have managed to create an airport terminal that impresses with its open architecture combined with functional and creative interior design.
Project:
Zvartnots International Airport | Yerevan, in Armenia
Architects:
Lucas Monsalvo, Marcelo Minoliti, Karina Luna [AR]
Prime contractor:
Corporación América | Buenos Aires [AR]
Partners:
Aksoy Aluminyum [TR] | Profal LLC [AM]
Ceiling and light systems:
durlum GmbH
Photographs:
Artur Hovakimyan