Expansion of Port Adriano Mallorca Spain as Designed by Philippe Starck

The extension work of Port Adriano continues as planned in 2010 so it will have ...

Expansion of Port Adriano Mallorca Spain as Designed by Philippe Starck

June 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The extension work of Port Adriano continues as planned in 2010 so it will have 82 new berths for yachts between 20 and 60 meters in length. Port Adriano Mallorca Spain will become one of the Mediterranean main marinas for large boats.

The works by Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC), began in  September 2007 with the first line of the dam and are currently in a second phase. In May 2009, is expected to conclude work on the new dam, and  spring 2010, after which the entrance and new buildings in the area  trade and services, the port will be fully operational.

Faro Port Adriano

Of the 11 boxes manufactured and shipped from the Port of Castellón 10, are already located in its final position. The bottom drawer of this phase, which will close the enclosure,  5 is side alongside the drawer vertical dam, waiting to be enabled landing outside  the new dock area. The rest of the drawers, to 31, will come in later.

One of the works that has ended is the slope of the dike. As for the vertical breakwater, currently being filled with sand cells in the drawers and located, and already have completed the first 4. This operation is being carried out by dredger. He has also completed the first phase of concreting the dam vertical backstop to 4 drawer, and in early September began the second.

Fitting the slope
In October will begin another important part of the work: the preparation of the slope. The work, consisting of the setback of the slope, will result in significant improvements project including an access road with a double meaning and a greater number of parking spaces.
Design by Philippe Starck

The design of commercial areas of Port Adriano has been by renowned French designer Philippe Starck who, along with Rudy Ricciotti, will redefine the traditional concept of this type facilities, giving priority to the port everyday life and people that inhabit it, concealing the presence of vehiclesand barriers that prevent sightseeing. Starck with the collaboration of local ARTQUITECT Juan Morro, who will address precisamante ensure the adequacy of the port to its natural environment.

Philippe Starck - Designer of superyachts, marinas and more

Mallorca has a large number of companies dedicated to serving these yachts and the expansion of Port Adriano allowed to grow and generate new jobs work. It is recalled that the marine industry represents 40% of industrial GDP Islands Baleares.

Also, Port Adriano improvements also will benefit the residents of El Toro, who will have a launching ramp for small boats and a sailing school.

International presence
From 24 to 27 September, Port Adriano will be present for the second consecutive year at the 18th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, the one on the European continent dedicated exclusively the luxury yachting industry and boats over 25 meters. Port Adriano available a booth space located in the Parvis Piscine.

The presentation last year in Port Adriano in the same fair, with the presence of the designer French Philippe Starck, aroused great excitement and well received by professionals the sector and the press.

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Port Adriano

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