The value of subtlety
The Plaza de Armas in Ferrol is aimed at achieving anonymity and a subtle presence within its powerful urban geometry. The square follows an open model, with no landscaping, hardly any street furniture, simply tree-lined and built using durable materials that can withstand the test of time.
Did you know that in the Galicia region it rains between 90 and 150 days per year on average? This is why the drainage system had to be effective, heavy-duty and durable.
But additionally, as remarked above, the square required a clean and polished look.
How to achieve a system that has a high hydraulic capacity but is also unnoticeable?
The solution was to install MultiV+ technical channels at three different heights and with ULMA slot drainage.
This type of grating integrates exceptionally well with the paving, blending perfectly into the urban landscape. There is no visual impact. The drainage system is concealed and helps us to ensure that it does not affect the aesthetic design of the paving.
As a picture is worth a thousand words, we'd like you to judge the result for yourself.
