The brise-soleils of the Congress Palace and Hotel in Palma de Mallorca designed by Francisco Mangado are only seemingly made of heavy, solid material. They actually consist of aluminium foam panels mounted on a steel frame.

The brise-soleils of the Congress Palace and Hotel in Palma de Mallorca designed by Francisco Mangado are only seemingly made of heavy, solid material. They actually consist of aluminium foam panels mounted on a steel frame.

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