Inflatable cloud
General information
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Location address
Amsterdam
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Location country
Netherlands
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Year of construction
2009
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Name of the client/building owner
TomTom, Amsterdam
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Description
This inflatable cloud, commissioned from FRANTZEN et al architects, was developed, manufactured and installed by Buitink-technology. CityLed from Venray has illuminated the cloud from inside with LED lighting controlled by computer.
The inflatable cloud is built up from about 140 different cutting patterns, generated by Tentech BV in EASY VOL and Rhino, a translucent fire-resistant fabric. The fabric is provided with transparent, round openings. The cloud hangs in stainless steel cables. The cloud was installed in un-inflated situation which means hung in the cables and than inflated. The cloud is kept under pressure by a small 220V air system that measures the pressure and fills with air when the pressure is below a certain point. The inside pressure varies between 20 and 30mbar.
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)
30
Duration of use
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Temporary or permanent structure
Temporary
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Convertible or mobile
Mobile
Involved companies
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Engineers
Frantzen et al Architecten BV
Jo Coenen Co Architecten
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Contractors
Buitink Zeilmakerij
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Suppliers
Hightex GmbH
Editor
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Editor
Evi Corne
