Central courtyard cover departmental educational Institution Enrique Pardo Parra

Abstract

The following proposal for a “tensile structure” is originated by the need to generate a better use of the central courtyard of the school Enrique Pardo Parra, by using a textile cover which protects the 700 students from the sun and rain in recreational and cultural events. Project development must consider a number of demands given by the existing building and the climatic conditions of the place. The end result is a symmetric membrane, inspired by the logo of the character "Batman" with independent masts arranged symmetrically ground articulated with different lengths corresponding to the proposed architecture and geometry of the membrane. This paper presents the design experience starting from the initial approach to the constructive concept, analyzing the different aspects of design, installation steps, and final construction, using resources such as models, digital models, functional prototypes, which complemented the development of construction details , the pattern and assembly strategy for the structure.