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Umbrellas 17x18m

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General information

  • Location address
    Madinah, Holy Mosque of the Prophet
  • Location country
    Saudi arabia
  • Year of construction
    1992
  • Name of the client/building owner
    SBG
  • Function of building
    Religion
  • Degree of enclosure
    Hybrid structure
  • Climatic zone
    Arid - dry and hot all year

Description

12 convertible umbrellas are shading the two large courts of the Prophet`s Holy Mosque in Madinah. The umbrellas are automatically controlled and operated by a hydraulic drive which is powered from a central station at the basement of the building.

Description of the environmental conditions

Material of the cover

  • Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
    Fabric
  • Material Fabric/Foil
    Ptfe

Main dimensions and form

  • Total length (m)
    17
  • Total width (m)
    18

Duration of use

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

Involved companies

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