Contemporary Architecture in Spain

CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE IN SPAIN

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TERMINAL 4 OF THE ADOLFO SUÁREZ MADRID-BARAJAS AIRPORT If you arrive in Madrid by plane, you shouldn't miss this gem of engineer ing, designed by Richard Rogers and Madrid-based Lamela Studio . The strik ing feature is the undulating roof. Great skylights provide natural illumination for the lower levels of the three build ings comprising this futuristic terminal.

"A celebration of travel to captivate the life of every citizen", according to Rogers, who put his experiences with biocli matic architecture into practice in this avant-garde design. To facilitate the trav eller's orientation, the pillars in the board ing area progressively change colour, pro ducing a surprising chromatic effect .

b TERMINAL 4 OF THE ADOLFO SUÁREZ MADRID-BARAJAS AIRPORT MADRID

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