THERMOCHIP® at the La Panera Art centre in Lérida

HeLa Panera Contemporary Art centre, located in the historic centre ofLleida(Catalonia), was created in 2003 thanks to arehabilitationintegral part of the original building, covered withsandwich panels THERMOCHIP® Phenolic (TFH). 

The sandwich panel chosen for this renovation, carried out in 1999, wasTHERMOCHIP® Phenolic (TFH)Fireproof birch plywood. This type ofwooden sandwich panel It has great insulation thanks to its extruded polystyrene interior and an exceptional decorative finish veneered inBirch, a resistant wood with an elegant tone halfway between yellow and orange. In addition, a coating has been applied to the sandwich panels of this roof.fire retardant treatment, which improves its fire resistance.

The museum, a platform for the production, dissemination, training and production of the visual arts, maintains the volume and geometric shape of the old grain warehouse of Arab origin. The architect in charge of the project,Ezequiel Usón Guardiola, took into account thearchitectural originsof the building, dating back to the 12th or 13th centuries, which had a structure ofwooden coveringsupported by stone columns.

WOODEN TRUSSES AND PURLS

For the work, the circular pillars and stone masonry were preserved, which were used again in the reconstruction of the building. The cover ofTHERMOCHIP® Phenolic (TFH)was completed withwooden trusses and purlins. The building, which has a large exhibition room, has a central skylight that provides greater brightness, intensifying the beautiful grains of the birch wood.

Outside, a new lobby was built to access the building, made up of a metal structure. The combination of traditional materials such as the stone of the columns and the wood ofTHERMOCHIP® on the roof turns this museum into an excellent example of architectural integration.

More information on our website about THERMOCHIP® Phenolic (TFH).

You can also consult the page of theLa Panera Art centre in Lérida.