ETFE Film Roof for the “Meilenwerk” Düsseldorf
The so-called Meilenwerk which has been established successfully in Berlin for several years is now also open in Düsseldorf: On a surface of 19,000 m², a fascinating forum will be offered to all vintage car enthusiasts in North-Rhine Westphalia. Apart from restaurants, events and shopping areas, there will be large exhibition and workshop areas for vintage car and other enthusiasts of vehicles of all epochs on the listed premises of the former engine shed. Visitors will be able to see selected classical vehicles in museum-like areas as well as a vivid trading centre for vintage cars. Thanks to its roof structure, t
his area will also be an architectural attraction since an area of approx. 2,500 m² will be protected by an exceptional, transparent air cushion roof of ETFE films.
Thus, visitors can enjoy the exhibition in a light and pleasant atmosphere without being blinded by direct sunlight. The light passage amounts to approximately 25% including a large proportion of diffused light. Altogether, approximately 10,500 m² ETFE film was used in the Greven factory for the multi-layer cushions. In case of snowfall, the permanent cushion pressure will be increased automatically from 300 Pa to 800 Pa. Thus, the construction can bear a snow pressure of 0.75kN/m².
The following is a quotation from a press release from the Meilenwerk: “The air-filled chambers lie like a cushion between the steel braces transforming the former track yard into an elegant platform. When you look up you will be amazed by the impressive perspective: The run of the steel braces is bundled in the centre of the former turntable, where the restaurant is now situated. The incomparable architecture of the building is specially highlighted by the radial layout of the lines”. Due to the translucent, air-filled film cushions, the individual roof construction made of steel trelliswork girders easily attracts the observers’ attention. Each cushion consists of 4 film layers each layer being printed in a different way in order to enable an only diffuse
light passage.
Project data
Auftraggeber / Client Insignium gebaute Marken GmbH
Architect: RKW Rhode Kellermann Wawrowsky GmbH
Statical Calculation Membrane: Form TL, Radolfzell
Covered Area: 2500 qm
Year of Construction: 2006
