Cessna Aircraft estrena su base de mantenimiento en el aeropuerto de Valencia

04 Sept 2012
 
Valencia.- El pasado domingo aterrizó en el aeropuerto de Valencia la primera de las aeronaves del modelo “Citation” de Cessna Aircraft, para realizar su mantenimiento en la base que ha creado la compañía recientemente en el mismo.

El proyecto llevado a cabo por Cessna en el aeropuerto de Valencia, que ha supuesto una inversión de más de 37 millones de euros, ha consistido en la creación de un centro de servicio de mantenimiento para sus propias aeronaves modelo “Citation” (jets). Las obras, que se iniciaron en 2009 y finalizaron en julio de 2012, han ocupado cerca de 62.000 metros cuadrados, cedidos por Aena.

La base de mantenimiento, que se sitúa en el lado sur del aeropuerto valenciano, a lo largo de la plataforma de aviación general sur y frente a la calle de rodaje M-3, es el primer centro de la íntegra propiedad de Cessna situado fuera de los EE UU.

Con esta instalación, el aeropuerto valenciano se convierte en referente para hangares de mantenimiento y servicio post-venta para este tipo de aeronaves en el ámbito europeo y mundial, potenciando de esta forma el desarrollo de la aviación corporativa, privada y de negocios.

El proyecto ha generado ya numerosos puestos de trabajo de personal de alta cualificación técnica. Además cuenta con los recursos más adecuados con la vocación de llegar a cubrir cualquier necesidad de mantenimiento y/o reparación de emergencia durante las 24 horas del día.

La compañía Cessna Aircraft, con sede en Wichita (Kansas), líder mundial en fabricación de aeronaves de aviación general, cuenta con otros nueve centros de servicio distribuidos en los EE UU y uno más en París.

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Yungang Grottoes Museum in Datong / Do Union Architecture

16 marzo 2012

Yungang Grottoes Museum in Datong(approved construction by State Administration of Cultural Heritage and Shanxi provincial government in 2010). Established on the west edge of Yungang Grottoes in Datong, within the scenic spot of Conservation Zone, is one of subprojects at the whole renovation area of Yugang Grottoes. Situated in southwest of the scenic spot, enclosed by Northern Wei Grottoed in north .The project covers a total construction area of 9939.46 square meters, containing an exhibition hall and a multi-functional performing arts center(recovered at the site of the ancient city).

The entire appearance is designed to present the arrangement of several arching-shaped strips in 4 meters wide by 40 meters long each. The exhibition hall is a one layer long-span space, which is 6 meters deep underground while the highest elevation above ground is 5.8 meters. The performing arts center based on the careful recovery of histrionic place in south edge has an underground layer which is as high as 3.6 meters, the height of cornice on ground floor is 7.0 meters. On the front facade,the architect took the design of hollow-out,which is benefit for side and makes the whole building more slim and graceful.

 Courtesy of Do Union Architecture

Design concept
Yungang Grottoes is one of largest grottoes in China. There are 45 main caves,252 niches, and over 51000 stone sculptures, enjoying the fine reputation around the world with its delicacy and eternal beauty. The whole masterpiece reaches the first peak of Chinese Buddhist arts, representing the most outstanding Chinese Buddhist cave arts in 5th and 6th century. Since one thousand five hundred years, Yungang Grottoes has suffered from rigors of time, bad effects of weathering, erosion and earthquakes, the cave and sculptures are dilapidated and incomplete,causing serious damages.
 

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For this reason, the new building must stand a clear and positive attitude to the improvement of the scenic spot. Therefore, unlike the usual approach, the volume of construction sinks into ground to avoid the negative changes toward the ancient heritage and its surrounding environment. Applying modern techniques to contemporary architecture, the museum is perfectly integrated into the entire scenic area.

 

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As designing, the large dimension building of an area of 6000 square meters is almost hidden under the ground. What’s more, strengthening with its 300-meter-long roof, the building expresses a simple and smooth architectural language, as a fine rhythm into the beauty of land. With the “openness and vast” artistic conception serving as a means for expression, the whole architecture Grottoes’ profound history and brilliant artistry.

drawing 03

A new architectural landscape after 1500 years will bring a bright future for the exquisite cultural heritage and recall its beauty of delicacy and vicissitudes to the whole world. View of top, the roof with the simple rhythm in wave makes the whole building a sense of gravity, since using the match with surroundings, it is perfectly integrated into the entire scenic area.

http://www.archdaily.com/217309/yungang-grottoes-museum-in-datong-do-union-architecture/