Project Overview: Construction of a roof for a beach restaurant at The Zea Hotel, Koh Samet
Project Beach restaurant canopy at The Zea Hotel, Koh Samet is a tensile membrane architectural solution designed to create a luxurious and comfortable outdoor dining space. The project uses a series of continuous sail structures (hypar), which not only solve the requirements of shelter in the harsh marine environment but also create an architectural highlight, in harmony with the coastal landscape.
- Investor: The Zea Hotel, Koh Samet
- Category: Architectural canopy for coastal restaurant area
- Structure: Multi-sail hypar system
- Main materials: PVDF membrane, marine grade corrosion resistant steel structure
- Location: Koh Samet Island, Thailand
Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context
Designing a canopy for a restaurant with a direct oceanfront location on Koh Samet Island posed many technical and environmental challenges:
- Complex Wind Loads: As a top engineering challenge, the structure must withstand strong and constantly changing sea winds. The shape of the canopy must be aerodynamically optimized to ensure stability.
- High Level Corrosion Resistance: Marine environments have high salt and humidity concentrations, requiring all structural components and fittings to have the highest level of corrosion resistance to ensure longevity.
- Optimizing Open Space: The structure must be designed to be compact, using as few supporting columns as possible to maintain an open, airy space and not obstruct diners' view of the sea.
- Solid Foundation Solution: Construction on coastal sandy soil requires a specially calculated foundation solution to ensure load-bearing capacity and anti-overturning against the impact of storm winds.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
To solve the above problems, Flexiiform has come up with a comprehensive technical solution, focusing on aerodynamic design and specialized materials.
Aerodynamic Design Sail Type (Hypar)
The chosen technical solution is a series of hyperbolic paraboloid (hypar) membrane structures. The two-dimensional curved shape of the hypar structure has outstanding aerodynamic advantages, helping to minimize the wind pressure on the roof surface. This design is not only safe but also creates a soft, dynamic architectural form, suitable for the maritime context.
Marine Grade Anti-Corrosion Materials Engineering
To ensure maximum durability, specialized materials for the marine environment have been used:
– PVDF stretch film: The covering material is high-grade PVDF membrane, which is UV resistant and inert to sea salt environments.
– Corrosion resistant steel structure: The entire steel frame system is hot-dip galvanized and multi-coated with C5 level epoxy-polyurethane paint system (the highest level for marine environments).
– 316L Stainless Steel Accessories: All important connection details such as cables, bolts, and membrane clamps use 316L stainless steel to completely eliminate the risk of rust. This is a comprehensive material solution for projects. Stretch canvas structure in the seas
Results and Performance Evaluation
Project Beach restaurant canopy After completion, it has become a highlight space, significantly enhancing the value and operational efficiency of The Zea Hotel:
- About function and business: The expanded outdoor dining space can operate at full capacity in all weather conditions, increasing revenue and service capacity.
- About durability and safety: The structure with aerodynamic design and specialized materials ensures stability, safety against strong winds and long life with minimal maintenance costs.
- Aesthetically: The roof system with modern and elegant design has become an architectural symbol, enhancing the luxury and attractiveness of the resort.
- About customer experience: Creating a classy, comfortable dining space where diners can fully enjoy the beauty of the ocean while being protected from the weather elements.
Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform has extensive experience in the design and construction of tensile membrane structures in harsh environments such as coastal and island environments. For detailed technical advice and optimal solutions for your project, please contact our engineering team directly.
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