project

Il Grande Bigo

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General information

  • Home page
    http://www.rpbw.com
  • Location address
    Genoa
  • Location country
    Italy
  • Name of the client/building owner
    Ente Columbo '92
  • Function of building
    Exhibition
  • Degree of enclosure
    Open structure
  • Climatic zone
    Mediterranean - mild winters, dry hot summers
  • Number of layers
    multi-layer

Description

Central feature structure of Columbo 500 Exposision of 1992 in Genoa which supports tent roof over pier & panoramic cable car lift. 2000m2 PTFE/glass membrane roof is suspended from a derrick-like structure standing in Genoa harbour.

Description of the environmental conditions

Material of the cover

  • Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
    Fabric
  • Material Fabric/Foil
    Glass
  • Material coating
    PTFE

Main dimensions and form

  • Covered surface (m2)
    2000

Duration of use

  • Temporary or permanent structure
    Permanent
  • Design lifespan in years
    21-30

Involved companies

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