Current situation and solution: Design of Outdoor Stage Canopy with Tensioned Canvas Dome - Optimizing space and performance effects
The architecture of stage canopies made of tensile fabric has many advantages, the most prominent of which is the ability to optimize space and create highlights with extremely creative forms. The dome-shaped tensile fabric is one of the four basic tensile fabric structures, which is both an economical and aesthetic solution. These canopies, with typical horizontal dimensions of $12\text{m}$ and corresponding heights, allow the space below to be used all year round. The rainwater that follows the shape of the roof drains freely to both sides of the stage, and the dome structure helps the space to be high and wide, with the load-bearing frame hidden above the PVDF tensile fabric layer, creating a soft and elegant beauty.
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Technical Requirements Analysis & Solution Context
Outdoor stages pose many complex technical requirements: the structure needs to ensure year-round use regardless of weather conditions (sun, rain, wind), needs effective rainwater drainage, and must have customized dimensions to suit the scale and current conditions of each installation area. Furthermore, the stage is a performance venue, requiring the ability to perfectly integrate sound and lighting systems, with materials that have good light transmission and sound amplification properties to create vivid performance effects, while avoiding negative reverberation effects. This context requires a roofing solution that is not only durable and strong, but also flexible, aesthetic, and meets international safety standards.
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Technical Solutions
Outdoor stage canopy with tensioned canvas dome is a comprehensive solution, meeting strict requirements of function and aesthetics.
The size of the outdoor stage canopy can be customized
Due to the different needs and conditions of each installation area, adjusting the size of the outdoor stage canopy to optimize the usable space while ensuring the best ratio and aesthetic form depends on the calculation and design capabilities of the implementing unit. The width of the stage can start from $12\text{m}$ to $16\text{m}$. Because the ratio of the roof height and width is $1:2$, if the width is too small, it will limit the height, or if the width is too large, it will be susceptible to rain. For that reason, when calculating the covered area, it is necessary to pay attention to the wind direction to avoid direct rain or sunlight, ensuring optimal shielding ability.
Outdoor stage canopy combined with lighting effects
With translucent materials and smooth surfaces, outdoor stage canopies made of stretch canvas are a reasonable choice because they act as a projection screen or a light-reflecting surface. The arrangement of lights in the shape of a roof, with wires hidden inside and calculated in advance according to the needs of the investor, will make the entire stage extremely lively and eye-catching when night falls and the show begins. In addition, the canvas surface is also a good sound-amplifying material, avoiding the reverberation effects of other hard materials, contributing to improving the quality of the performance sound.
Specifications and materials
Outdoor stage canopies are designed for year-round use. The steel structure is designed to standard Eurocode, and the tarpaulin material is PVC/PES or PVDF (see more). All fabrics are fire rated to EN 13501-1 B-s2. Frames are available in a choice of RAL colours. In addition to their high durability, the outdoor stage canopy also relies heavily on finishing details and the calculation of the cutting and welding methods to achieve the best possible finish. These products typically come with a 10-year warranty.
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Results and Performance Evaluation
The application of outdoor stage roofs with tensile fabric domes has brought about outstanding efficiency in optimizing space and performance experience. Projects such as Ousedale School or Campbell Park have demonstrated the ability of tensile fabric roofs to create high, airy spaces that can be used all year round. The ability to customize precise dimensions and the flexibility in integrating lighting and sound systems have turned the roof into an indispensable part of the performance, creating vivid visual and sound effects that attract audiences. Tension fabric materials comply with international standards for structure and fire resistance, ensuring safety and sustainability. At the same time, high durability and effective drainage also contribute to minimizing maintenance costs and ensuring a long life for the project.
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Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform is a professional Tensile Fabric design and construction company in Vietnam. With a team of well-trained and skilled Architects and Engineers, we are proud to be the only unit in Vietnam to receive professional advice from FasTech Company – The leading design and construction company of tensioned fabric structures in Thailand, with nearly 30 years of prestige and experience in the industry and successfully implemented more than 1,000 tensioned fabric projects in Thailand and Southeast Asia. With the strength of creative ideas in tensioned fabric architectural design and practical construction methods, Flexiiform is confident to bring the most optimal solutions for each specific project.
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