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    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

  • ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS
    ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS -

    the iconic ‘Bubble Cloud’ roof

ETFE CANOPY UTRECHT CS

A true eye-catcher, the iconic ‘bubble cloud’ at Utrecht Central Station!
For the CU2030 project (renovation of the Utrecht station area), a canopy was realized in 2018 between the new station and the Hoog Catharijne shopping center. This ‘new’ look has an impressive appearance, thanks to the innovative air cushions from Buitink Technology from Duiven in the Netherlands. This 30m high canopy has become a technical masterpiece. The impressive structure contains no less than 49 transparent domes made of ETFE foil. From the very first design stage, visuals were used to bring the transformation to life. The round openings in the canopy with the ETFE domes have a stunning result. With controlled air pressure, these cushions are inflated, making them stormproof and waterproof.

Pictures: Buitink Technology, Nanda Sluijsmans, ABURNSDESIGN, Jacco Farla, CU2030 / Petra Appelhof Fotografie

Specifications

Customer:
Buitink Technology
Client:
Gemeente Utrecht
Architect:
Ector Hoogstad Architecten
Suppliers:
Royal Haskoning DHV, BAM
Year:
2018
Services:
Static analysis of ETFE cushions
Materials:
Double layered ETFE-foil, steel cable
Surface:
3630 m2

Textile architecture projects

The covering of a courtyard, canopies or stadiums… Tentech is part of the building team when textile and complex geometric shapes are used in new or existing architecture. Often we are responsible for a specific part of the design. In dialogue with the architect, contractor and client, we achieve an optimal contribution.

The design…

Our designs are characterized by sculptural quality and clean detailing, along with requirements of the location and usage of the structure. Combined they result into strong architectural concepts, in which aesthetics goes hand in hand with safe usage.

…and more

Our work doesn’t end with the realization of the technical design. We focus on all aspects of the design and production process that have an impact on textile architecture. Therefore, we are involved with all phases of the design process: from project definition, composition and preliminary design to the technical design, quotation, workshop drawings and maintenance. Supervising production, translating design into tailor made cutting patterns and connections, and assistance in the search and selection of the right market participants, are also part of our services. In our view, this is part of ‘modern craftsmanship’.

 Services:

  • architectural design
  • structural design
  • engineering
  • detailed technical design
  • project management
  • project coordination
  • research and development
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