Case Study: San Pedro de Alcántara Sports Hall  

The San Pedro de Alcántara Sports Hall project is an example of how KingZip can transform an architectural envelope into a distinctive design feature. 

A continuous envelope that flows from façade to roof 

 In this project, the KingZip profiled slats fit the curved façade with millimetre precision. But what is most impressive is that the geometry does not stop there: the envelope extends continuously from the vertical walls to the roof, creating a sense of fluidity and unity across the entire volume of the building.  

 This enveloping effect is achieved thanks to the system’s ability to curve in multiple directions and adapt to three-dimensional shapes without interruptions or visible joints, a technical feat that would be difficult to achieve with other construction systems.

 Benefits to the project  

• – Aesthetic continuity: the façade and roof are integrated into a single continuous metal skin.   

• – Geometric precision: the interlocking panels allow the architectural lines to be maintained without distortion.  

• – Speed of execution: on-site fabrication eliminates cuts, unnecessary finishing work and additional transport time.  

• – Durability and strength: the use of aluminium and interlocking systems ensures stable performance against weather conditions.
  

Project team

The San Pedro de Alcántara Sports Pavilion was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of a multidisciplinary team comprising:

• – Architecture: Estudio HUETE Arquitectura 

• – KingZip system installation: Grupo PAFER 
  

Their coordination enabled the creation of a technically precise and aesthetically seamless curved cladding, maximising the capabilities of the KingZip system.  

 Having seen it in practice, it is worth understanding why KingZip is now one of the most advanced solutions in the field of metal cladding.

What is KingZip? The technology that gives total freedom to architectural design 

KingZip is a standing seam system for façades and roofs, specifically designed to realise organic geometries with a high level of technical precision. It uses interlocking panels manufactured in continuous lengths from 1 to 150 metres, with the unique feature that they can be produced on-site thanks to mobile production units that are transported directly to the construction site.  

 This allows building envelopes to be constructed using very long panels, eliminating the need for longitudinal overlaps, which speeds up construction. 

Key features of KingZip: 

• – Total adaptability to complex geometries: it allows the creation of building envelopes with angular, convex, concave or conical architectural forms of great technical perfection. 

• – On-site fabrication: enables panels of up to 150 m without longitudinal joints, speeding up construction and avoiding fixing points.  

• – Highly durable finishes: available in 3000 or 5000 series coated aluminium alloy, or in raw aluminium, stuccoed raw aluminium and embossed raw aluminium, with the following finishes: PVDF or polyester. 

• – High performance: excellent structural, thermal and acoustic performance, and A1 fire reaction classification in accordance with standard EN 13501-1. Classified as Broof (t1/t2/t3) in accordance with standard EN 13501-5.

• –  Versatile applications: ideal for industrial, commercial and residential buildings, as well as sports facilities.  
  
  
  
  
  

KingZip, a key tool for contemporary architecture 

KingZip offers a unique combination of formal flexibility, technical performance and construction efficiency, making it an ideal solution for projects with a high architectural content. The San Pedro de Alcántara Sports Pavilion is just one example of the potential of this system, which allows for the creation of three-dimensional curved envelopes with total control and no design limitations. 

La entrada San Pedro de Alcántara Sports Hall: a prime example of KingZip’s potential     se publicó primero en Teczone.

At Teczone, we have been operating in the field of metal construction solutions since 1965, adopting approaches focused on innovation, sustainability and the continuous improvement of our processes. In this context, we have obtained ISO 37301:2021 certification, relating to compliance management systems, which establishes a framework for the development and monitoring of practices aimed at transparency and regulatory compliance.

What is ISO 37301:2021 and why is it key for businesses? 

ISO 37301:2021 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for implementing a Compliance Management System. It provides a framework that enables the management of compliance with laws, regulations and internal commitments, as well as the identification, assessment and treatment of compliance-related risks.

Unlike ISO 19600, which was guidance-based, ISO 37301 is a certifiable standard, allowing organisations to demonstrate, through external audit, the implementation of a compliance management system in accordance with an international standard.

Kingspan | Teczone: Innovation and compliance at the service of the customer

Based in Burgos and with an international presence, we develop versatile metal systems, adapted to the needs of contemporary architecture. ISO 37301:2021 certification reinforces our strategy based on:

• – Practices oriented towards transparency and regulatory compliance.

• – Efficient and secure processes. 

• – Trust for customers and partners.

This achievement is the result of the work of our entire team, which has integrated a culture of compliance into every decision and project. 

Impact for our customers and the sector  

Working with an ISO 37301:2021 certified company means: 

• – Greater legal certainty in every project.  

• – Process optimisation and risk reduction. 

• – A solid reputation in an increasingly demanding market. 
  
  

Looking to the future 

At Kingspan | Teczone, we believe that quality and compliance are essential pillars for building a responsible future. We will continue to innovate to offer solutions that provide architectural value, efficiency and confidence. 

Would you like to know more about our certification and how it benefits your projects? 

La entrada Commitment to regulatory compliance:  ISO 37301:2021 Certification  se publicó primero en Teczone.

Every line, every volume and every texture in a building tells part of its story. But if there is one element that can radically transform the perception of an envelope, it is colour. The right shade not only defines the aesthetics of a façade, but also amplifies its character, connects with the environment and enhances the identity of the entire project.

“Colour is the place where our brain and the universe meet.”

Paul Klee

Painter

At Teczone, we know this. That’s why we’ve created the TZ Colour Chart, designed to offer you maximum creative freedom without compromising on the technical performance required by today’s architectural envelopes.

Download the TZ Colour Chart now and start designing your next iconic envelope

A palette designed to inspire and withstand

Our colour chart is not just a selection of colours, it is a tool for projecting emotions, integrating into the landscape or, why not, becoming a visual landmark.

It includes a wide range of shades:

• – Contemporary metallics such as Aluminium Grey or Light Copper, ideal for avant-garde buildings.
• – Corten imitation, perfect for industrial environments or projects seeking to integrate more organic textures.
• – Vibrant colours such as Lake Blue or Traffic Red, designed to stand out and create visual impact.

But choosing the colour is not enough if its durability is not guaranteed. That is why each finish in our chart is associated with state-of-the-art coatings, which can be selected according to the degree of aggressiveness of the environment:

• – Marine, industrial, urban or rural: each context has its challenges and our solutions respond to all of them.
• – High UV and corrosion resistance: ensuring that the colour remains vibrant and the material intact over time.

Download the TZ Colour Chart and explore all the possibilities.

Beyond colour: discover how the MyWall system works

Colour choice is only part of the process. To ensure that the envelope meets all expectations — both aesthetic and technical — it is essential to understand how each component works together.

• Sandwich panel with QuadCore® core: offers high thermal insulation, with European certifications that back up its performance.
• Omega profile: the invisible connector that guarantees the structural stability of the system.
• MyWall: the architectural skin that gives shape, colour and texture to the envelope, with fully customised options.

Watch the video and discover how the MyWall system combines performance and creative freedom.

Projects that are already making a difference

Examples such as the San Vicente del Raspeig Municipal Sports Centre demonstrate how our solutions not only meet technical requirements, but also transform buildings into architectural landmarks. There, the interplay between geometry and light turns the envelope into a dynamic system that evolves throughout the day.

🔗 Download the TZ Colour Chart
🔗 Watch the MyWall system video

Because when technology and aesthetics come together, envelopes are created that leave their mark.

La entrada Design without limits se publicó primero en Teczone.

Key points, examples and solutions

What if light were one of the most powerful materials in architectural design?

“The sun never knew its greatness until it fell on the face of a building.”
— Louis Kahn

Louis Isadore Kahn

Architect

At a time when energy efficiency, sensory experience and formal identity intersect in every project, there remains an essential resource that is often left out of the plans: natural light used as an expressive tool.

We design complex structures, choose finishes, define materials. But…

how much time do we spend imagining how that façade will react to the hours of the day, the seasons, the angle of the sun?

What if form not only defined space, but also the way that space reveals itself over time?

This monograph was created to reflect on these questions:

Download it here and rediscover light as an active part of architectural design.

Access the download and receive this manual by email

Designing with light is composing with time.

When light strikes from the east, it sculpts gently. When it comes from the west, it dramatises with shadow. At midday, it flattens; at dawn, it reveals textures.

Colour changes. Perception changes too.

We are not just talking about solar orientation. We are talking about creating rhythm, vibration and movement with slats, folds and perforations. About designing façades that breathe, respond and excite.

A real case study: San Vicente del Raspeig

In the sports pavilion in San Vicente del Raspeig, two overlapping geometries — a horizontal outer layer and an inner checkerboard layer — create a dynamic envelope

During the day, the white reflects a clean, vibrant light.

At night, the interior lighting filters through, tinged with blue, transforming the perception.

The façade not only covers, interprets and dialogues with the sun, but also responds with subtlety.

Download the monograph and explore the San Vicente del Raspeig case study in detail.

Access the case study
San Vicente del Raspeig

MyWall: a tool for designing with light

MyWall modular systems allow architects to work with geometries, perforations and rhythms that enhance the changing relationship between matter and the sun.

They do not impose a design: they offer a vocabulary. A language of folds and voids that can be written by light. Learn more

An invitation to change the prism

This monograph is not a technical guide. It is a poetic and precise exploration of what happens when light becomes the protagonist of the project. When designing a façade is not just about solving an envelope, but choreographing an experience.

Download it here and let your next project begin by imagining how it will look throughout the day.

Access the monograph
‘Light, shadow and matter’

La entrada Facade lighting design se publicó primero en Teczone.