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Skyscape cinema

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General information

  • Location address
    London
  • Location country
    United Kingdom
  • Year of construction
    1999
  • Function of building
    Theatres & cinemas
  • Degree of enclosure
    Fully enclosed structure
  • Climatic zone
    Temperate - cold winters and mild summers
  • Primary function of the tensile structure
    • Rain protection
    • Space defining elements
    • Thermal insulation
    • Wind protection

Description

Located next to London's Millennium Dome, the Skyscape comprises two 2500-seat daytime cinemas that convert two a single live-concert venue at night. The clear span membrane roof provides uninterrupted spaces that measure 18,5m2 and are formed by dramatic fabric archways. the exterior surface of Teflon-coated glass cloth, developed in conjunction with Taconic, is silver and the inner surface black, providing both the blackout environment needed for a theatre venue and a striking exterior appearance. The fabric ceiling forms an acoustic barrier and follows the structural form of the outer membrane.

Description of the environmental conditions

General comments, links

www.architen.com/projects/skyscape/

Fabric Structures
Sounding off

Material of the cover

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

Main dimensions and form

  • Form single element
    Anticlastic

Duration of use

  • Temporary or permanent structure
    Permanent
  • Design lifespan in years
    00-05

Involved companies

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