Birdair Debuts PTFE Membrane Amphitheater at Doral Park

Birdair, Inc., the world’s leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures for over 65 years, has unveiled a new PTFE tensile membrane amphitheater structure at Doral Central Park in Doral, Fla. The amphitheater – a core element of the multi-phase $168 million Doral Central Park project – was celebrated earlier this year at the grand […] <p>The post Birdair Debuts PTFE Membrane Amphitheater at Doral Park first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Architect's Journal - Zaha Hadid Architects' Qatar stadium timelapse, 22052019

One of 8 venues that hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022, Al Janoub Stadium was designed by architect Zaha Hadid. Located near the former fishing town of Wakrah, draws inspiration from the dhow boats which dot Qatar's waters and the pearls which were integral to its economy The building is meant to resemble upturned dhow hulls arranged in a huddle to provide shade and shelter. The roof of the stadium is retractable and is made from pleated PTFE fabric and cables with the roof arches being 230m long