Project Overview: Design and construction of funnel roof system in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Project The roof covers the top of the funnel at Top Pub Restaurant (Siem Reap, Cambodia) is a unique architectural solution, implemented to create a prominent visual highlight and functional space for the bustling business area Pub Street. The project is a combination of distinct aesthetic requirements and technical solutions of tensile membrane architecture.
- Investor: Top Pub Restaurant (Cooperation with Era Construction Unit)
- Category: 4 funnel roof system for rooftop and interior space
- Main materials: FlexiiPVDF stretch film, steel structure
- Location: Pub Street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Complete: July 2024
Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context
The project is set in a highly competitive commercial district, requiring an architectural solution that is not only functional but also has a strong brand identity. The main technical requirements include:
- Aesthetic and identification requirements: The design must create a unique, iconic architectural form that helps the restaurant stand out from the surrounding buildings.
- Functional requirements: The roof system must provide effective sun and rain protection for outdoor areas, while optimizing the usable space.
- Take advantage of lighting effects: The structure and materials must allow the exploitation of lighting effects, both natural light during the day and artificial lighting systems at night to attract customers.
- Progress requirements: The construction process must be quick and efficient to minimize the impact on the restaurant's business operations.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
To meet the above requirements, Flexiiform has coordinated with partners to deploy a comprehensive technical solution from structural design, material selection to construction plan.
Inverted Cone Design
The technical solution is a system of four inverted cone structures, including three rooftop units and one that extends into the interior space. The design uses a central steel ring at the top of the cone as a water collection point and anchor points at the edges to create an anticlastic curvature. This structure is not only aesthetically pleasing but also ensures high stability under the impact of wind and rain loads.
Material Selection: PVDF Stretch Film
Using FlexiiPVDF membrane, a composite material consisting of a core of reinforced polyester fibers and a double-sided PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) coating. This coating provides UV resistance, anti-stain and waterproofing. More importantly, the translucency of the material allows for effective interaction with light, diffusing daylight and turning the roof system into an architectural luminaire at night when illuminated. This is one of the outstanding advantages of Tension membrane architectural solutions.
Construction and Assembly Process
The steel frame system and the canvas panels are precisely fabricated at the factory based on detailed technical drawings. The installation process at the construction site is carried out by assembling pre-fabricated components, which significantly shortens the construction time and ensures that there is no major impact on the business operations of the restaurant and the surrounding area.
Results and Performance Evaluation
System The roof covers the top of the funnel Upon completion, it has become an iconic architectural work on Pub Street, fully meeting the set goals:
- In terms of architecture: The project with its unique shape has created a unique mark, with high brand recognition, attracting the attention of tourists.
- About shielding function: The roofing system ensures effective sun and rain protection for designated areas, expanding outdoor business space.
- About visual effects: The project has successfully exploited the lighting effect. During the day, the canopy provides soft light. At night, the system becomes giant lanterns, brightening and highlighting a corner of the street.
- About construction efficiency: The quick construction process has helped the investor put the project into operation soon, optimizing investment efficiency.
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Flexiiform specializes in providing architectural design and construction solutions for tensile membranes for commercial projects, restaurants, hotels and public works. For detailed technical advice and optimal solutions for your project, please contact our engineering team directly.
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