The New Edmonton International Airport Office Tower
RHEINZINK Panels Highlight Spectacular Design
The stunning unique design of the Combined Office Tower (COT), now rising above the windswept prairie at Edmonton International Airport, captures the attention of travelers and all who see it. The new 107,000-square-foot building adds dramatic impact to the Edmonton arrival and departure experience. The new cutting edge NAV Canada air traffic control tower is perched at the top of the outer edge of the 8-story structure, filled with administrative offices, retail space, dining outlets and an observation deck.
The facade features an undulating wrap of RHEINZINK Interlocking Flat Lock Shingles applied to a complex, continuously curving surface system. Approximately 50,000 square-feet of prePATINA blue-grey RHEINZINK was used to create the ribbons that wrap the building. The profile of the exterior zinc cladding provides optimal passive solar shading on the south and west facades, while allowing maximum light penetration on the north. The project is targeting LEED Silver certification.