Project Overview: Construction of artistic canopy at J Avenue Commercial Center
Project art canopy at J Avenue Shopping Center is an artistic tensile membrane architectural work, designed as a light sculpture. The work not only has the function of shielding public space but also acts as an architectural symbol, capable of transforming its appearance at night through the integration of a specialized lighting system.
- Investor: J Avenue Thonglor
- Category: Architectural canopy for central square
- Structure: Multi-peak, free-form tensile membrane
- Main materials: PVDF stretch film with high light transmittance, steel structure
- Specifications: Integrated lighting system inside the structure
- Location: Thong Lor, Bangkok, Thailand
Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context
The project was developed with the requirement to create a landmark for the square area, capable of attracting customers and operating effectively both day and night. The main technical and aesthetic requirements included:
- Architectural Sculpture: The canopy design must have a unique shape, be highly artistic, and act as an outdoor sculpture instead of a conventional canopy.
- Day and Night Lighting Effects: The material was required to be able to diffuse natural light well during the day, and more importantly, to be able to transform into an impressive “architectural lantern” at night.
- Open Public Space: Need to cover a large area with a minimalist structure, creating a public space without supporting columns below, flexible for many activities.
- Durability and Low Maintenance: As a commercial project, materials are required to have a long life (20-30 years) and a self-cleaning surface to minimize operating costs.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
To realize a project with high requirements for aesthetics and lighting techniques, a comprehensive solution was applied.
Freeform Tensile Membrane Structure Design
The technical solution is a sculptural, free-form tensile membrane system. The design was developed using specialized analysis and shape-finding software to generate complex curved surfaces, resulting in a unique and non-repetitive architectural form that meets the requirements of an iconic building.
Material PVDF Translucent Stretch Film
To meet the lighting effect requirements, the material chosen is a highly translucent PVDF membrane. This material allows natural light to diffuse evenly during the day, creating a bright space. At night, it acts as a light diffuser, allowing the light from the interior lighting system to radiate softly and evenly, without causing glare.
Integrated Lighting Solutions
The LED lighting system is integrated directly into the structure, shining on the inner surface of the tensile membrane. This solution turns the entire canopy into a giant architectural lantern, creating an impressive and “dreamy” visual effect. This is a high-tech application of architectural stretch canvas, combining structure and lighting design.
Results and Performance Evaluation
Project art canopy at J Avenue after completion has become an architectural icon, bringing outstanding efficiency:
- In terms of architecture and identity: The project has created a unique highlight, enhancing the aesthetic value and unique identity of the J Avenue shopping center.
- About functions and utilities: Provide a large, bright and comfortable covered public space, effectively serving customers' resting and interaction activities.
- About night time effectiveness: The integrated lighting system has been put to maximum use, turning the square into an attractive and lively destination in the evening, contributing to extending business operating hours.
- About operating efficiency: Sustainable PVDF material with long life and self-cleaning ability helps optimize maintenance costs for investors.
Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform specializes in providing architectural design and construction solutions for artistic tensile membranes, capable of integrating complex technical systems such as lighting. For detailed advice on your project, please contact our engineering team directly.
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