When you fly to another country, the first and last thing you see in that country is the airport. These pivot points of globalisation thus tend to leave a lasting impression. Frequently, they are architecturally very sophisticated.
The recently completed Terminal 1 at Hamburg Airport demonstrates this quality. The team at architects GMP – Gerkan, Mark and Partner – has created a technical, modern, and, above all, very stylish ambience, in which the use of high-value materials plays a significant role.
A part of these materials are in the form of expanded metal ceilings from durlum. They play a vital role in creating the light, clear and transparent effect of the terminal. The applications of expanded metal in architecture are numerous. They can be used for cladding not only ceilings, but also for facades, partition walls, and many other purposes.