project
Glyndebourne Opera House
General information
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Location address
Lewes, East Sussex
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Location country
United Kingdom
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Year of construction
1994
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Name of the client/building owner
Glyndebourne Productions Ltd
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Function of building
Theatres & cinemas
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Degree of enclosure
Open 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
- Rain protection
- Sun protection
Description
A 250m2 PVC/PES membrane canopy supported by flying struts and covering the 36m long foyer
The conic forms are supported by flying masts meaning there are no trip hazards for visitors
The form was chosen to reflect the glamour of the Opera, using organic shapes and gentle lines
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
Polyester
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Material coating
PVC
Main dimensions and form
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Covered surface (m2)
250
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Total length (m)
36
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Form single element
Anticlastic
Duration of use
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Temporary or permanent structure
Permanent
Involved companies
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Architects
Michael Hopkins & Partners
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Engineers
Arup
