Case Study 2
The Eden Project Ice Rink Canopy
Project Objectives
To design and build a relocatable structure, for winter use only, as an ice skating rink.
Challenges
The structure had an overall lead time of 8 weeks from order with an on-site build time of just 10 days.
The Solution
The iconic architecture of Tim Smits’ Eden Project demands a visually exciting solution for any ancillary structure and this innovative ice rink canopy is no exception!
Covering an area in excess of 2000 sq metres (approx 21,200 sq feet), a steel-framed building with a 900g/sq metre heavy duty membrane roof was constructed.
The Result
Due to its popularity and versatility, the engineering of the original winter ice rink has now been revisited to create a permanent solution which can also host year round events, exhibitions and summer shows, including a spectacular proscenium arch.
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