project
BMW Showroom
General information
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Location address
Mount Edgecombe, Kwazulu/Natal
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Location country
South africa
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Year of construction
2000
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Name of the client/building owner
DF Strang Builders (Pty) Ltd
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Function of building
Vehicle services
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Degree of enclosure
Fully enclosed structure
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Climatic zone
Arid - dry and hot all year
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Number of layers
mono-layer
Description
A clear span PVC/PES membrane roof 44m x 28m, elliptical on plan supported by a single "flying strut" and creating a dramatic showroom space.
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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Total length (m)
48
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Total width (m)
28
Duration of use
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Temporary or permanent structure
Permanent
Involved companies
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Architects
Rodger Associates
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Engineers
Arup
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Contractors