The term “conventional” is really poor when we refer it to such an exceptional façade. However, considering the taxonomical criteria we are using on this platform: the material form of the façade supporting element is amorphous, and the watertightness mechanism is by material barrier. Besides, the watertightness function and the supporting one are solved over the same element so the classification is clear.
This example helps us illustrate the breadth of meaning of each taxon in our classification, and how poor the common solutions that have helped us to illustrate them are.
Ciudad de la Justicia
Location
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
08014 Barcelona Barcelona
Spain
Year of construction
2008
Solution
Weight of the entire facade
Period
Finishing material
Supporting element
Photographer
Ph 1-3, Andrés Echarri
Ph 4-8, Cristina Pardal
Case visible in solution?
