Vodafone, Portugal

The new Vodafone Headquarters building in Oporto, Portugal features 2,000 square metres of SAS International radiant chilled ceilings incorporated in SAS200 metal ceiling solutions. The use of radiant chilled ceilings delivers comfort cooling in the most energy efficient way in order to minimise the building’s CO2 emissions.

The striking building was designed by architects Barbosa & Guimarães with Vodafone’s slogan “Vodafone Life, Life in Motion” used as a theme which results in a dynamic building formed of irregular structural features. The concept is based on the concrete creating free-form shapes, working both as a structural solution and exterior appearance, creating a unique shape and a monolithic building. The technical complexity of the building leads to a periphery structural solution, a shell of concrete reducing internal support to the two stairwells and three central pillars allowing great versatility in its interior use of space.