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General information

  • Location address
    Lehnin - Brandenburg
  • Location country
    Germany
  • Year of construction
    2012
  • Function of building
    Public spaces
  • Degree of enclosure
    Open structure
  • Climatic zone
    Temperate - cold winters and mild summers
  • Number of layers
    multi-layer
  • Primary function of the tensile structure
    • Sun protection

Description

The municipality of Kloster Lehnin near Berlin wanted a sun canopy for a glass-fronted pavilion that houses the tourist information point.

Based on a concept by the local architectural office Ruge, 3dtex developed a canopy with three masts that pass through freely suspended membrane eyes.

The PVC-coated PES fabric from Ferrari is held by horizontal struts, suspended by stainless steel tension rods by the company Ancon.

For the details we searched for an architectural language that fulfils the technical requirements of the membrane structure, yet is as minimalistic as possible and emphasizes the canopy’s overall shape and appearance. The striking design of the canopy is a landmark in the town centre and serves as a focal point in this popular tourist destination.

Description of the environmental conditions

Material of the cover

  • Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
    Fabric
  • Type (code)
    FERRARI 1002 S
  • Material Fabric/Foil
    PVC - coated polyester fabric
  • Material coating
    PVC

Main dimensions and form

  • Covered surface (m2)
    52
  • Total length (m)
    14.4
  • Total width (m)
    4.5
  • Form single element
    Anticlastic
  • Form entire structure
    Anticlastic

Duration of use

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

Involved companies

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