Norway Pavilion Expo Shanghai 2010
Shanghai, CN
Client
sweco, Knippers Helbig Ingenieure
Architecture
Helen & Hard
Image credits
Helen & Hard, Patrick Wack, str.ucture
Scope
Structural design, formfinding, membrane installation
Contract type
subcontract Knippers Helbig Ingenieure
Covered area
2500 m²
Span
11 m
Planning period
2008 – 2009
Completion
2010
The supporting structure of the pavilion consists of 15 tree shaped elements. These laminated timber structures are covered with a PTFE membrane. The membrane covers an area of 2,500 m². The maximum span is 11 meters.