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ETFE panels facade Paris
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Buitink TechnologyTogether with its partner Highpoint Structures Buitink Technology designed, produced and installed ETFE panels for the new facade-construction of Pavilion 6 of Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles.
Total surface area of the ETFE panels comprises about 1200 m2 having 78 panels, each one filled with ETFE foil.
Canopy with ETFE panels
The canopy, having a triangular shape, has 3 sides with a length of resp. 41 m, 59 m and 67 m. The full canopy construction can be moved through hydraulic cylinders. It has 2 fixed positions at 20 and 45 degrees relative to horizontal.
Design of Jean Nouvel
The facade is a design of Jean Nouvel, Ateliers Jean Nouvel in Paris. Several vertical beams with text screens are attached to the canopy. Info about events is given on the screens using various text and colors.
Engineering
Extensive strength and deformation calculations related to the ETFE panels have been performed, according to European legislation. During production Buitink Technology continuously monitors the quality and strength of the foil and welds.
Example strength calculations on ETFE panels
Tensile strength test of ETFE foil
Mock-up ETFE panel
Prior to production a mock-up is made for approval.
Production
Buitink Technology designed and produced all polished SS frames for the tensioned ETFE foils in house, as extreme accuracy was required for this complex 3D construction.
Installation
Buitink Technology designed special aluminum profiles for this project to keep tension on ETFE foils inside the panels.
Project data
| Surface area: | Approx. 1,200 m2, consisting of 78 ETFE panels |
| Material: |
Transparent ETFE film, aluminum profiles and stainless steel polished frames |
| Project: | Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles, Façade du nouveau pavillon 6 |
| Client: | Viparis Holding |
| Design: | Jean Nouvel, Ateliers Jean Nouvel in Parijs |
| Location: | Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris |
| ETFE panels: | Buitink Technology and Highpoint Structures |
| Year of installation: |
2019 |
Location
Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
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