Project Overview: Installation of leaf-shaped architectural canopy system in Naradhiwat, Bangkok
Project leaf shaped architectural canopy in Naradhiwat, Bangkok is a public art installation that uses tensile membrane technology to create a series of sculptural shading structures. The project not only provides shade but also serves as an aesthetic highlight, bringing a unique identity and creative space to the area.
- Category: Artistic canopy series for parks/public spaces
- Structure: Asymmetrical foil-shaped membrane, supported by a single steel column system
- Main materials: PVDF stretch film, powder coated steel structure
- Location: Naradhiwat Regional Park, Bangkok, Thailand
Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context
The project was set out with the requirement of creating a highly artistic public space, with sheltering structures that are not only useful but also independent sculptures, contributing to improving the quality of the urban environment. The main technical requirements include:
- Sculptural and organic shapes: The core technical requirement was to successfully transform the “leaf” idea into a stable, soft, natural and highly artistically shaped tensile membrane structure.
- Structural safety for public spaces: The project must be designed with the highest safety factor, ensuring solidity and durability under the impacts of weather and environment over a long period of time.
- In harmony with the landscape: The design must be able to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding landscape and architecture, creating a unified whole.
- Sustainable, low maintenance materials: It is necessary to choose materials with long life and good dirt resistance to minimize maintenance costs and efforts, suitable for a public project.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
To realize a complex design idea, Flexiiform applied a rigorous engineering process from design to production and installation.
Form-Finding
To realize the “leaf” concept, the design process began with geometric analysis and Form-Finding using specialized software. This process determined the optimal curved surface shape for the tensile membrane, ensuring that the membrane is always evenly stretched, stable under the influence of wind and has the ability to self-clean. The supporting structure consists of a main inclined steel column acting as the “leaf stem” and a curved beam acting as the “leaf spine”, creating a naturally asymmetrical shape.
Material and Color Selection
The membrane material is high-grade PVDF, selected with suitable tones to enhance the design concept. The PVDF coating ensures UV resistance, anti-staining and high color fastness. The steel structure is powder coated with contrasting colors, highlighting the shape of the project. This is an innovative application of Tensile membrane architecture, a combination of technology and art.
Mechanical Processing and Precision Manufacturing
The success of a sculpture design depends largely on the precision of the manufacturing. All steel components are laser cut and CNC machined. The PVDF membrane panels are cut by automatic cutting machines and heat welded together using high frequency technology to form the complete roof surface. Factory production ensures quality and consistency for all roofing units.
Results and Performance Evaluation
Project leaf shaped architectural canopy After completion, it has become a unique highlight, making public space more lively and attractive, bringing many practical values:
- In terms of art and aesthetics: The project has successfully conveyed the design idea, becoming a unique and attractive outdoor sculpture cluster.
- About function: Provide effective shaded areas, creating comfortable resting and resting spots for the community and visitors.
- About community interaction: Canopies have created attractive spaces, encouraging people to use and interact with public spaces more.
- Technically: The project is a testament to the ability to realize complex architectural design ideas using tensile membrane technology.
Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform specializes in providing customized tensile membrane architectural design and construction solutions, capable of realizing diverse and complex design ideas. For detailed technical advice on your project, please contact our engineering team directly.
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