Project description: Architectural design of a Cargo Facility at the Jose M. Cordova Intl Airport The new cargo terminal is part of the renewed J.M. Córdova Intl Airport in Medellin, Colombia. Its design and projected construction was conceived as a response to the new cargo demands attending new free trade agreements between Colombia, the US, the EU and other Asian countries. The project is located in Rionegro, where Medellin´s main airport hub is located. The project has a total of 24.704 SQ MT in new facilities, divided in 17.677M2 for cargo warehouses, 5.550M2 in office areas, 600m2 of governmental and administrative areas, and 877M2 of technical areas and complementary services. The outdoor areas are divided into a 35.250 M2 of airside platform for up to 7 type D / E aircraft and 15.982 M2 of landside pavement with capacity for 72 trucks and additional vehicle parking. The Design is based on international standards. It complies with the strictest international standards of construction such as IBC-NFPA-IATA-ICAO. The new terminal was also conceived as a "free plan" which allows for future spaces to adapt to changing market demands. Experience from other cargo terminals was adapted to provide the best solution for this new cargo terminal. The project is designed from a departing idea that aims at sustainable development. The project incorporates materials and high technology standards while generating green spaces, establishing a balance between nature and industrial construction. Living green walls and planting trees act as natural filters, counteracting pollution and isolating the noise that occurs in platform. The incorporation of vent grills and different passive solutions, allow cross ventilation, and avoid all mechanical means of ventilation. This creates greater energy efficiency. A rainwater collecting system was also designed for the use in toilets and the irrigation of exterior areas, taking the idea of sustainability in Colombia to a higher level.   Work performed:

• Architectural design
• Technical coordination
• Construction documents