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MERCADO -
Open space, grand experience
MERCADO -
Open space, grand experience
MERCADO -
Open space, grand experience
MERCADO -
Open space, grand experience
MERCADO -
Open space, grand experience
MERCADO -
Open space, grand experience

MERCADO

We were asked to collaborate with Epic Shelters on the development of their latest eye-catcher: the MERCADO. An impressive tent construction with a free span of up to 25 metres and a maximum length of 50 metres, with side aisles that can increase the width to up to 35 metres.

At Tentech, we were responsible for the entire technical process: from the initial design and structural calculations to the detailed engineering, production drawings and cutting patterns. Throughout this process, the design, stability and manufacturability were continuously coordinated. The wooden look of the trusses is combined with a high rigging capacity of 2,500 to 5,000 kg per truss, making the MERCADO not only aesthetically pleasing but also technically very strong.

Thanks to careful detailing and implementation engineering, the structure can be built modularly and is ready for intensive use at a wide range of events. In 2025, for example, the MERCADO was already an eye-catcher at Lowlands.

Pictures: Epic Shelters

Specifications

Customer:: Epic Shelters
Client:: Epic Shelters
Architect:: Gerard van der Velden (owner Epic Shelters)
Suppliers:: Epic Shelters and Van den Oetelaar Metaal
Year:: 2025
Services:: Design, structural calculations, detailed engineering, production drawings and cutting patterns
Materials:: Wood, steel and aluminum
Surface:: Built at Festival Lowlands: ~1000m², engineered: ~1750m² floor area

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Festivals and events projects

Whether you will come across them at a dance event, product launch, the Floriade or the Volvo Ocean race, structures designed by Tentech are used for events all over the world, such as demountable pavilions, tents and temporary covers. We strive for an integrated design of structural and architectural elements; merging the demountable character and aesthetic quality of the object.

Worldwide assistance

Travelling structures should be used safely while exposed to various conditions. We ensure that our clients can erect their demountable tents or pavilions anywhere in the world. For this purpose, we apply our knowledge on international codes and regulations and – if desired – guide our clients in their communication with local authorities.

Modular building systems

The structural argumentation of demountable structures as well as the correct and secure assembly method is written down in a so-called building book or tent book. We always strive for a security level according to the applicable codes and standards. As an alternative, we can formulate usage restrictions in case the structure cannot meet the requirements. In addition, we make an inventory of the safety measures that should be applied.

TÜV examination

Tentech has good contacts with several TÜV authorities in Germany. Providing advice and guidance to our clients during the examination process, is part of our service.

Tent books

For the Dutch market, Tentech focuses on composing Tent books, also called Building book or Baubuch. The Tent book contains all information about the structure requested by local authorities to fill out the safety plan and grant authorization. Linked to the current Eurocodes, the Tent book is able to bridge the gap between existing (expired) German, English or French tent books and the needs of the Dutch local authorities.