Rarotonga Airport
2009
Stephenson & Turner NZ Ltd
Architects, Engineers
Architects, Engineers
2009 - RAROTONGA AIRPORT
Project Architect : Pierre Van Tonder
Project Documentation : Anthony Van Kan
Project Documentation : Anthony Van Kan
The Rarotonga Airport has been designed to utilise natural airflow to cool the interior through open timber louvres at both roof level and at a lower level allowing cross ventilation to occur naturally.
Timber and concrete have been used throughout the building, eliminating steelwork due to the high corrosion levels of the coastal site. For this reason, the roof has been constructed from a torched on shingle which is also in keeping with the local building designs.
Local artists were commissioned for artwork throughout the new terminal with designs reflected in the column impressions, glazing, wall features as well as lashings to the roof trusses.
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