PARIS, France, July 30 /CNW Telbec/ - Alcan has been selected by the
renowned Scandinavian architect, Henning Larsen to supply ALUCOBOND(R)
composite panels as cladding material for the new Copenhagen opera house in
the heart of the Danish capital.
"For Alcan, it is always a welcome challenge to contribute materials,
technologies and innovative solutions for ambitious architectural projects
like the new Copenhagen opera house", said Claus Leyting, President
Architecture Alcan Composites. "We are very proud of the fact that Henning
Larsen selected our ALUCOBOND(R) composite panels as cladding material for the
roof that visually dominates the entire structure", he added.
The new cultural center, which is home to the Danish national opera, was
opened by the Danish Prime Minister and Queen Margareth of Denmark in 2005. It
has since become a new landmark of Copenhagen, combining its historical
heritage with modern architecture and bringing to life 21st century
technologies and lifestyle.
The structure for the 9,000 square-metre is covered with mat silver
metallic ALUCOBOND(R) composite panels in which the towers and spires of old
Copenhagen are reflected, realizing the architect's artistic vision of
creating a giant mirror with the opera house's surface. This is another
example of how ALUCOBOND(R)'s outstanding properties make it the material of
choice for architects seeking advanced aesthetic and technical solutions and
builders who require a combination of economic and ecological benefits.
Alcan's ALUCOBOND(R) aluminum composite material was developed to supply
a light and flexible material for facades. Available in different finishes, it
addresses both interior and exterior architectural applications and enables
the creation of a distinctive style and a unique image for every building.
Specifically requested by architects, ALUCOBOND(R) is used all over the world,
and millions of square meters have been sold since the product was launched in
1969. For more information please see: www.alucobond.com.
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delivering high quality products and services worldwide. With world-class
technology and operations in bauxite mining, alumina processing, primary metal
smelting, power generation, aluminum fabrication, engineered solutions as well
as flexible and specialty packaging today's Alcan is well positioned to meet
and exceed its customers' needs. Alcan is represented by 68,000 employees,
including its joint-ventures, in 61 countries and regions, and posted revenues
of US$ 23.6 billion in 2006. The Company has featured on the Dow Jones
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