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Traffic and transport

Traffic and transport buildings such as railway stations, car parks and airports are central hubs of public life. They must not only be functional and durable, but also impress with their architecture and meet high standards of safety, sustainability and efficiency. For architects, this means designing buildings that are both technically and aesthetically impressive. With its roof and façade systems, Kalzip offers solutions that perfectly meet these requirements – from energy-efficient warm roofs to perforated façades that combine design and functionality.

Functional and architectural system solutions

for infrastructure buildings

Railway stations, airports, terminals and logistics centres are central hubs of modern society. They bring together flows of people and goods, connect regions and shape the image of entire cities. The requirements are correspondingly high: safety, durability, cost-effectiveness and an architectural expression that conveys orientation and openness.

Kalzip roof and façade systems provide the ideal basis for this. With large spans, flexible design options and proven durability, building envelopes can be created that are both functionally impressive and architecturally striking. Integrated photovoltaic systems or acoustic solutions can also be incorporated directly into the building envelope – for greater energy efficiency and comfort in high-traffic areas.

Kalzip systems are the ideal choice for railway stations, car parks and airports because they:

  • Combining functionality and design: our systems offer durable and economical solutions that are also architecturally impressive.
  • Promoting sustainability: Energy-efficient warm roofs and perforated façades enable buildings to be designed in an environmentally friendly and resource-efficient manner.
  • Offering design freedom: Free-form systems enable architects to create unusual roof and façade structures that are perfectly suited to the requirements of modern transport buildings.
  • Guaranteed robustness and durability: Kalzip products are resistant to weathering and offer a long service life – ideal for buildings that are subject to intensive use and high visitor numbers.


With Kalzip, architects create traffic and transport buildings that are both functional and prestigious, meeting the demands of modern mobility.

STRUCTURAL DECK ROOF SYSTEMS

WHY THE STRUCTURAL DECK ROOF SYSTEM IS THE FOUNDATION FOR RELIABILITY AND SAFETY IN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Kalzip structural deck roofs are a technically advanced, safe and economical roofing solution for transport infrastructure such as railway stations, tunnel portals and bus stations. The homogeneous roofing membrane with thermally decoupled construction ensures permanent watertightness and long-term functionality.

  • Layer cladding with thermal separation – virtually free of thermal bridges for optimum energy efficiency
  • Variable insulation thicknesses up to 345 mm – tailor-made temperature and sound insulation in traffic areas
  • No mechanical fastenings – reduces damage to the vapour barrier and protects the supporting structure
  • High compressive strength – stable under snow or maintenance loads, even on platform roofs
  • Weather- and UV-resistant aluminium deck covering – minimal maintenance required in exposed traffic environments
  • Quick, clean installation – reduces construction time in operational areas, supports timely opening to traffic


The structural deck roof system ensures reliable protection, thermal comfort and cost-effective implementation – ideal for long-lasting transport infrastructure.

WHY THE KALZIP PERFORATED FACADE CONVEYS ARCHITECTURAL INDIVIDUALITY AND CHARACTER

Kalzip perforated façade systems offer a technically sophisticated, design-flexible and durable solution for transport buildings such as railway stations, bus stations and station concourses. The aluminium profiles with variable perforation enable precise adaptation to architectural requirements.

  • Different hole patterns and transparencies – create open, light-filled façades for railway and bus stations
  • Effective sun and glare protection – increases comfort and orientation for passengers
  • Custom designs and logos possible – strengthen the identity of transport structures
  • Robust aluminium alloy – resistant to weathering and high frequency loads
  • Acoustically effective thanks to special perforations – improves the quality of time spent in waiting areas
  • Complete engineering and project-related manufacturing – guaranteed on-time implementation of large infrastructure projects


The perforated façade combines function, design and durability – perfectly tailored to modern transport infrastructure.

KALZIP Perforated Facade

KALZIP FOAMGLAS SYSTEM

WHY THE KALZIP FOAMGLAS SYSTEM IS SYNONYMOUS WITH MAXIMUM SAFETY AT AIRPORTS

For airports, the Kalzip FOAMGLAS® system offers a completely watertight, highly secure and maintenance-free roofing system that meets the most stringent building physics requirements – ideal for areas with high user frequency and safety-related requirements. 

  • FOAMGLAS insulation board T4 WDS – non-combustible (A1), vapour- and water-tight, free of thermal bridges and dimensionally stable for long-lasting safety
  • Dual function: insulation and waterproofing at the same time – reduces layers and minimises sources of error, especially at critical roof edges
  • No mechanical fastening – no thermal bridges, thermally secure claw plate and bitumen sealing ensure tightness in the profile system
  • Extremely temperature-resistant from –260°C to +430°C – reliable in extreme weather conditions or fire situations
  • Permanently waterproof even in the event of backwater/ice damage – high operational reliability for airport areas
  • Prevents condensation in hygienically sensitive areas such as safety zones or technical rooms

The Kalzip FOAMGLAS® system combines maximum impermeability, fire protection, insulation performance and operational safety – optimally tailored to demanding airport architecture and operations.

WHY THE KALZIP COMPLEX GEOMETRY ROOF SYSTEM OFFERS ARCHITECTS MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY AND INDIVIDUALITY

Kalzip complex geometry roof systems offer a high-performance, aesthetically impressive and technically precise solution for transport buildings such as railway stations, passenger terminals and bus depots. The modular aluminium substructure enables sophisticated roof shapes and secure installation in complex transport buildings.

  • Large differences in height can be compensated for – ideal for curved platform or terminal roofs
  • Three measuring points enable precise adjustment of the substructure – ensuring surface tightness in heavily frequented buildings
  • XT free-form profiles adapt to organic traffic patterns – perfect for striking traffic architecture
  • Economical substructure – reduces costs despite complex geometry and high static requirements
  • Durable, corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy – low maintenance for exposed structures such as railway platforms
  • Complete engineering and project-related manufacturing – planning reliability and on-time implementation for infrastructure projects


The complex geometry system offers transport structures maximum design freedom, flat surfaces and maximum technical precision – ideal for functional and representative infrastructure structures.

Flexicon Freeform

Innovative design

concepts for modern

Infrastructure buildings with Kalzip

Colours, materials and surfaces:
Railway stations, airports and terminals are distinctive infrastructure buildings. Kalzip offers colours, surfaces and coatings that create architectural identity and orientation – from clear structures to representative metallic finishes.

Product highlights for traffic and transport buildings:

  • Warm roof systems – ensure watertightness, resilience and thermal efficiency.
  • Perforated façade – creates transparency, allows light to play and improves ventilation and acoustics at the same time.
  • Foam glass (at airports) – provides additional safety, thermal insulation and protection.
  • Free-form systems – enable spectacular roof structures and large spans.

Combinability:
Kalzip systems can be combined with glass, wood or membrane surfaces to create open, light-flooded infrastructure buildings.

Sustainability as a design tool:
PV solutions make roofs energy-active and send a clear signal of ecological responsibility in mobility architecture.

Architectural trends:
Free-form roofs, transparent façades and hybrid construction methods are shaping the next generation of transport buildings.

This diversity gives rise to buildings that combine mobility, sustainability and architectural expression.

FAQ

Why are Kalzip façades and roofs sustainable and durable?
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