160 Tooley Street London
Facts
REALIZATION MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
Hightex
YEAR
2008
CITY
London, UK
ROOF AREA
200 m²
CONTRACTOR
Laing O'Rourke
ARCHITECT
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
ENGINEERING
Tony Hogg Design
LOCATION
Europe
Details
Spanning The Age Gap
Triple layer ETFE pneumatic cushions provided the ideal solution to link the fine historic street side warehouse building with the new energy efficient concrete development created to the rear. The tensile structure spans over the large reception area providing an abundance of light within the four storey atrium and to adjoining offices. To reduce sun glare, the transparent cushions have a small silver dot fritting to their outer layer which also enables the required light transmission to be satisfied. ETFE foil being self cleansing eradicates the requirement for an on-going cleaning program. Using lightweight membrane material allows an equally lightweight steel supporting structure. Hightex’s scope included the design and supply of the steel frame and opening vertical glazed vents. Hightex worked closely with the Architect to satisfy required design criteria.
used materials
MATERIAL
ETFE foil