Projects
The iconic new Control Tower at Wellington International Airport leans into the prevailing northerly wind at a 12.5 degree angle (which is considerably more than Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, which leans 4 degrees).
The structure is 32 metres high and provides optimal controller sight lines and visibility. The top floor lookout area provides air traffic controllers with a 360 degree view of the airfield.
The key steel components are very large 1000mm and 800mm diameter fabricated pipes with splice welded seams.
The tower has been designed to withstand severe earthquake shaking and meets 100% of the building code. The foundation incorporates 13 base isolators which will absorb most of the movement during an earthquake.
