Kalwall® Corporation
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Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)
Airports act as a gateway to the communities they serve, offering a first and last impression to travelers. As U.S. air travel continues to increase, airport authorities face a dilemma. A well-designed airport terminal needs to balance efficiency and enhanced security requirements of a post 9/11 era… Read More
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In a $68 million transformation, Clark Nexsen created a stunning new terminal, redesigning everything from the curbside to the interior space. On landside arrival, a Kalwall® canopy system provides shelter and links access points, while a Kalwall facade is utilized for the main building.
The unique ability of Kalwall translucent sandwich panels to diffuse natural daylight into the interior means the new TSA screening facility maintains privacy for the sensitive areas while bathing the interior with natural, glare-free light.
Kalwall’s inherent strength makes it ideal for such secure locations. With heavy-duty, impact-resistance properties and shatter-proof nature, it denies access through facades or skylights.
Kalwall can be manufactured for blast resistance and compliance with DoD, GSA anti-terrorism, ATFP and UFC military guidelines which makes it a perfect fit for an airport and their security measures.
Kalwall eliminates shadows, glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. Even on overcast days, the interior is bathed with natural daylight, which means less artificial lighting and, because Kalwall is highly insulating, energy costs are reduced.
Although translucent, Kalwall offers the big advantage of privacy with elevations which appear crisp and simple. When illuminated at night, the building emits an inviting and welcoming glow.
Nicknamed the ‘Blue Box’, the original rectangular Raleigh Durham Airport Terminal 1 was constructed using blue corrugated metal that made it dark and uninviting. Designed before TSA Protocols were in place and the concepts of safety and control of passenger flow were developed, the interior was con… Read More
