Cruise ship terminal in the port of Seville

Client: Port Authority of Seville

Architects: Arquitectos Hombre de Piedra + Buro4 Arquitectos 

Contractor/Partner: Construcciones Cabello

Date of Project: 2013

Completation Date: 2013 

Total construction duration: 45 days

On-site construction duration: 15 days 

Area Built: 508 m2

Contract Value: 225,210 €

Hombre de piedra and Buro4 turned to prefabricated shipping containers to meet these needs. The project utilizes 23 high cube containers stacked alongside each other in an alternating checkerboard pattern. Floors and walks were cut away from the containers and window were added to create a large and airy hall when the modules were put together. In total, the terminal was built in 45 days - 30 days to fabricate the modules off site, a day to transport and then 14 days to complete installation.

Bioclimatic strategies were utilized to ensure the container terminal did not become an over during Seville's hot summers. The containers are painted white with a special ceramic coating that works with a special ceramic coating that works to reflect sunlight and reduce heat gain. 

Additionaly, window placement, shading and natural ventilation all work in concert to reduce interior heat gain, making the inside cool even if it's hot outside. When the space is not used as a cruise terminal, it can be rented out for other events.

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