Project Overview: Installation of a round dome canopy at PortoChino restaurant
Project round canopy at PortoChino restaurant is a tensile membrane architectural solution designed as a central highlight for the outdoor space. The project uses a conical structure to create a uniquely shaped canopy, both optimizing the shielding function and bringing high aesthetic value, suitable for the luxurious style of the restaurant.
- Investor: PortoChino Restaurant
- Category: Architectural canopy for outdoor patio areas
- Structure: Conical membrane with central support column
- Main materials: PVDF stretch film, galvanized & powder coated steel structure, 316 stainless steel accessories
- Location: Danang, Vietnam
Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context
The client required an iconic structure, creating an attractive covered space for the garden area, capable of attracting customers and operating effectively in coastal conditions. The main technical requirements included:
- Unique architectural design: The design must create a structure with a circular or dome shape, acting as the focal point of the space, with high recognition.
- Marine environment resistance: The project is located in a coastal area, requiring all materials to be resistant to salt corrosion and withstand high wind loads.
- Optimize space usage: It is necessary to provide a large covered area but use a compact structure with few supporting columns so as not to affect the layout of the business space.
- Shielding and lighting efficiency: The roof must ensure effective protection from sun and rain but still allow natural light to diffuse through, keeping the space below bright and airy.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
To meet the above requirements, Flexiiform proposed and implemented a comprehensive technical solution, applying materials and construction methods specialized for coastal environments.
Conical Design
The technical solution chosen was a conical shape tensile membrane structure. This structure consists of a single central steel column, supporting a compression ring at the top. From the compression ring, the membrane is pulled down and anchored to a circular girder system or individual foundations along the perimeter. This design creates a large, column-free space, ideal for seating arrangements and restaurant operations.
Engineering Materials for Coastal Environments
The membrane material is high-grade PVDF, which is UV-resistant and anti-fouling, suitable for commercial spaces that require high aesthetics. The entire steel structure (columns, edge beams) is hot-dip galvanized and multi-layer powder coated to prevent corrosion. Important connection details such as cables, bolts, and membrane clamps use 316 stainless steel to ensure no rust. This is a comprehensive material solution for projects. Tensile membrane architecture coastal
Specialized Foundation Solutions
Since the entire roof load is concentrated on a central column and perimeter anchor points, the foundation system is specially designed. The foundation for the central column is a large reinforced concrete block, carefully calculated to resist uplift and shear forces caused by wind, ensuring absolute stability and safety for the entire structure.
Results and Performance Evaluation
Project round canopy After completion, it became the architectural focal point of PortoChino restaurant, bringing outstanding efficiency:
- Aesthetically: The project with its unique round dome design has created a luxurious, modern and memorable architectural highlight, helping to attract customers.
- About function: Providing a spacious, comfortable covered outdoor space, allowing the restaurant to expand its serving capacity and operate in all weather conditions.
- On business performance: The new space has become the restaurant's most popular area, directly contributing to increased sales and improved competitive advantage.
- About durability: The selection of materials and technical solutions suitable for the coastal environment ensures a long life of the structure with low maintenance costs.
Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform specializes in providing architectural design and construction solutions for tensile membranes for commercial projects, restaurants, hotels, especially those in coastal areas. To receive detailed technical advice and optimal solutions for your project, please contact our engineering team directly.
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