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New Motorway Gate, Lucca, I
Architect
Ettore Piras, Genova
Construction Company
Azienda Bitumi Costruzioni s.p.a., Imperia, I
Material
TECU® Oxid
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The toll complex on the Viareggio – Lucca – Florence motorway route, designed by Ettore Piras of Genoa, is the first in a new generation of such facilities. The complex gives motorists a novel gateway into the city, while modern technology ensures peak efficiency. Characteristic design features include the 100% steel framework, the enclosed pedestrian walkway high above the roads, and the expansive roof. This roofing, totally clad with TECU® Oxid brand copper strips, rests upon a framework of six tubular steel arches which also suspend the cylindrical, partially glazed TECU® Oxid clad pedestrian walkway.
Since the initial planning phase, TECU® has been the natural choice of building material for two reasons. Firstly, the modern and highly automated facilities of the new toll complex demand maintenance-free roof cladding and maximum longevity. Secondly, the material slowly produces a unique chromatic patina effect, which is perfectly suited to the surrounding landscape. The result is an auspicious landmark with an arched roof that harmoniously complements the undulating Lucca landscape – the natural colours of the copper cladding and the other treated burnt sienna surfaces appear to reflect the shades of the surrounding countryside.
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