Powerhouse:UK
General information
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Home page
https://nigelcoates.com/projects/project/powerhouse
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Location country
United Kingdom
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Year of construction
1998
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Function of building
Entertainment & recreation
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Degree of enclosure
Fully enclosed structure
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Climatic zone
Temperate - cold winters and mild summers
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Number of layers
mono-layer
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Primary function of the tensile structure
- Space defining elements
Description
Commissioned soon after Tony Blair came to power, this spirited temporary show was designed to show how Britain leads the world in terms of diversity, the individuality and the sheer energy that makes up its Creative Industries. Courageously sited on the central axis of Horse Guards Parade, the exhibit was housed in a cruciform arrangement of four inflatable domes that was only open for two weeks. Displays were divided into: Lifestyle, Communicating, Learning and Networking, and showed how designers work in a more interdisciplinary way than ever before.
Each 16m diameter fabric dome will show high-tech displays on lifestyle, communications, networking and learning. More than 50 designers will be represented in the 1245m2 blow-up centre, equipped with ramps.
Description of the environmental conditions
Material of the cover
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Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
Fabric
Main dimensions and form
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Total length (m)
32
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Total width (m)
32
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Form single element
Synclastic
Duration of use
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Temporary or permanent structure
Temporary
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Design lifespan in years
00-05
Involved companies
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Architects
Branson Coates
Editor
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Editor
Marijke Mollaert
