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Geodesic Dome is something that is tested and applied by material structure researchers, typically with stretched canvas to create a new and useful form.
YearsMaterialArea (m2)Type of formClientLocation
2017PVC/PES (PVDF)3150Dome homeMarvel ExperienceThailand

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Project Overview: Construction of Marvel exhibition tent in Thailand

The article analyzes technical solutions in construction projects. Marvel Exhibition Ball Tent (The Marvel Experience Thailand). This project is a typical application of Geodesic Dome structure to create a large-scale mobile exhibition space, meeting the strict requirements of progress, aesthetics and functionality of an international brand such as Marvel.

  • Category: Mobile Exhibition Space.
  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Structure: Bridge-shaped tent Geodesic, PVDF Opaque membrane.
  • Outstanding features: Erection in record time, column-free interior space, optimized for multimedia presentations.

Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context

The exhibition project of a global brand requires a display space that is not only large but also meets strict technical and operational standards:

  • Progress Requirements: A solution with extremely short erection times (the project was actually erected overnight) was needed to fit within the tight schedule of an international event and minimize site occupancy costs.
  • Exhibition Space Requirements: Requiring a large-scale interior space, completely column-free, allowing the event design team maximum freedom in arranging complex display areas, stages and walkways.
  • Internal Environment Requirements: It was necessary to create a “black box” environment with absolute lighting control to optimize the effects of digital screens, projectors and stage lighting systems.
  • Brand Identity Requirements: The architecture of the building must be iconic, impressive and modern, commensurate with the stature and high-tech image of the Marvel brand.
Nhà bạt dạng cầu triển lãm Marvel tại Thái Lan với thiết kế ấn tượng.
Geodesic Dome for The Marvel Experience exhibition in Thailand.

Technical Solutions and Implementation Process

To meet the above requirements, the geodesic dome structural solution was selected, combined with optimized manufacturing and construction processes.

Geodesic Dome Structure Application

The fundamental technical solution is the geodesic dome structure invented by Richard Buckminster Fuller. The frame is made up of modular steel bars, linked together at polygonal vertices (nodes) to form a network of triangles covering the bridge surface. This principle brings outstanding technical advantages:

– High Strength/Weight Ratio: Geodesic structures allow for extremely large spans with a lightweight structure, reducing foundation requirements and making transportation easier.

– Structural stability: Impact forces (wind, load) are evenly distributed across the entire frame system, helping the structure to withstand harsh weather very well.

Optimal Construction Process with Prefabrication

All steel frame components and opaque PVDF membranes are processed and manufactured synchronously at the factory based on highly accurate technical drawings. The work at the construction site is only to assemble the numbered components according to a predetermined process. This prefabrication method is the key factor in reducing the erection time to a minimum, helping the project to complete the main structure in just one night.

Results and Performance Evaluation

Project Marvel Exhibition Ball Tent is a testament to the effectiveness of Geodesic structures in large-scale event applications:

  • Meeting record progress: The prefabricated assembly process was completed in an extremely short time, meeting strict schedule requirements and optimizing event operating costs.
  • Create the ideal exhibition space: The vast, column-free interior space provided a clean sheet of paper, allowing the exhibition's creative team the freedom to optimally stage the experiential areas.
  • Strong visual and branding effects: The dome structure itself has become a promotional work, a symbol that attracts public attention, contributing greatly to the success and recognition of the event.
  • Energy optimization: The spherical shape allows air to circulate naturally and efficiently, reducing air conditioning costs compared to box-shaped buildings of the same volume.

Contact Technical Consulting

Flexiiform specializes in designing, manufacturing and constructing Geodesic Dome structures for a variety of applications such as exhibition halls, event spaces, glamping resorts, greenhouses, etc. We provide comprehensive technical solutions, ensuring safety, progress and investment efficiency.

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