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Portopia Exposition 1981 (Kobe): International Plaza

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General information

  • Location address
    Kobe
  • Location country
    Japan
  • Year of construction
    1981
  • Function of building
    Exhibition
  • Degree of enclosure
    Open structure
  • Climatic zone
    Temperate - cold winters and mild summers
  • Number of layers
    mono-layer
  • Type of application of the membrane
    covering
  • Primary function of the tensile structure
    • Rain protection
    • Sun protection

Description

Description of the environmental conditions

General comments, links

Membrane Design in Japan (1967-1990)

Material of the cover

  • Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
    Foil
  • Material Fabric/Foil
    Polyester
  • Material coating
    PVC

Main dimensions and form

  • Covered surface (m2)
    2600
  • Maximum height (m)
    15.12
  • Form single element
    Synclastic
  • Form entire structure
    Synclastic

Duration of use

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