On behalf of an estate enterprise in the middle of Holland we made two different preliminary designs of a demountable square canopy.

Inquiry

From a client we recieved the following inquiry

"On our territory we have a square where we'd like to organise meetings and events, even when the weather is less favourable. Therefore we'd like to have a demountable canopy.

Can we arrange a visit at the site to discuss possibilities to build a structure and the costs of such structure. It would be great finally to have a choice between:

• a large one (covering the square completely);
• a small one (covering about one third of the square).

Most important is that the existing trees on the square have to remain and be integrated in the design."

Assignment

Based on this inquiry we visited the site and a design assignment was agreed.

Client: "Estate enterprise in the middle of Holland"

Assignment: A preliminary design of a demountable canopy for a local square

Requirements/demands:

1. Fixed connection points to the substructure
2. Existing trees have to be integrated in the design
3. Local techniciens have to be able to erect the structure
4. A design of two options: a "large" and a "small" one

Below you find an impression of the route to the final design.

Function and inspiration

Option small

Option large