ULMA Architectural Solutions has installed its Stoneo drainage channels in the area outside Hotel “W Barcelona”.
Hotel “W Barcelona”, also known as Hotel Vela (Sail Hotel) thanks to the particular shape of the building, was constructed in 2009, having been designed by the architect Ricardo Bofill. It is a five-star hotel in a privileged location south of Barcelona port, close to the city, and is highly visible from the coastline. It has 473 rooms distributed over 26 floors, whilst its silver glass facade reaches 100 metres high, scaled down from the 168 metres originally projected.
The F range, specifically F250K channel with 2.5% gradient and ribbed cast-iron grille, has been chosen for the drainage channels.
Exclusive solution
The drainage solution with 2.5% gradient is the only system on the market with an actual slope of 2.5%. This pronounced slope increases water speed, maximises hydraulic capacity and means the channel can clean itself, thus reducing maintenance costs for municipal services.
This channel has been designed for heavy traffic areas, and is fitted with a grille which is attached to the channel using 4 screws per grille.