International Festival Pavilion
General information
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Home page
http://www.architen.com
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Location address
Manchester
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Location country
United Kingdom
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Year of construction
2007
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Name of the client/building owner
Manchester International Festival
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Function of building
Exhibition
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Degree of enclosure
Hybrid structure
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Climatic zone
Temperate - cold winters and mild summers
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Number of layers
double-layer
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Type of application of the membrane
covering
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Primary function of the tensile structure
- Space defining elements
Description
Located at the heart of Manchester, the Festival Pavilion manufactured and installed by Architen Landrell is a beautifully dynamic space specially designed for the Festival in conjunction with award-winning architects Stephenson Bell.
The pavilion was manufactured in PVC coated polyester fabric in order to achieve maximum strength and durability but also to enable a quick and easy installation and removal. The temporary structure was installed on site ready for the opening of the festival on 28th June 2007 and remained in place for a number of weeks before being taken down at the end of the festival period.
Its unusual form made it a striking centre piece for the newly established festival. While the pavilion stood, it formed the focal point for the entire festival and served as the place to meet, talk, eat, drink and soak up the atmosphere.
Description of the environmental conditions
Material of the cover
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Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
Fabric
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Material Fabric/Foil
PVC - coated polyester fabric
Main dimensions and form
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Covered surface (m2)
440
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Maximum height (m)
21
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Total length (m)
21
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Total width (m)
21
Duration of use
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Temporary or permanent structure
Temporary
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Convertible or mobile
Convertible and mobile
Involved companies
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Architects
Stephenson Bell Architects
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Contractors
Architen Landrell Associates Ltd.
Editor
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Editor
Evi Corne
