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, Maarten van de Biezen