GRAN VIA ACOUSTIC PANELS
The objective of this project is to diminish the unwanted noise from the passing cars towards the houses located in Gran Via.
A long row of acoustic screens prevents the noises of the fast traffic way (lower level) to reach the upper level (destined to slow traffic and pedestrians) and the buildings.
The screens consist of a resistant outer skin that surrounds an acoustic insulation cuore. Their shape is such that reflects the noise.
The inner material also helps with its absorbing qualities. All the set conform a body of 2.5 meters by 7.5 meters in length.
The widths vary between 10 and 50 centimeters.
Status: Built
Location: Barcelona, ES
Firm Role: Architect
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GRAN VIA ACOUSTIC PANELS
Credits
Date: 1999 - 2002
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Client: Ajuntament de Barcelona. Generalitat de Catalunya. IMU – BIMSA.
Type of project: Direct commission, new construction
Program: Acoustic Insulation
Architect: Benedetta Tagliabue - Miralles Tagliabue EMBT
Project Director: Joan Callís
Project Team: Peter Sándor Nagy, Jan Kokol, Joao Pedro Da Veiga Fernández.
Models: Christian Molina, Abelardo Gómez, Miguel Sánchez, Felipe Bernal, Miguel Andrés Sánchez, Catalina Pinzón.
Structural Engineer: Julio Martínez Calzón MC2 - Estudio de Ingeniería, Madrid
Acoustic: Higini Arau
