Hanover Park Community Center Upgrade

Originally constructed in 1975 by Birdair, Hanover Park Community Center 75,000 square foot tensile membrane roof remains a pioneering example of architectural fabric engineering and the durability of Teflon-coated products. It is home to one of the earliest, large-scale PTFE fabric roofs built in the United States.

For nearly 50 years, this iconic structure has stood strong, with its PTFE-coated fiberglass fabric enduring the test of time and weather, being subjected to snow and ice.

This efficient parallel roof design features a series of custom fabricated steel box arches and is constructed with a total of eleven fabric panel assemblies to cover the entire area. The facility itself is divided into two main sections: a smaller area for basketball and performances, and the larger section dedicated to tennis and pickleball. As a centerpiece of community life in Hanover Park—just about an hour from Chicago—the center is a beloved gathering space for recreation and events alike.

Next year, this historic roof is set for a new chapter with a retrofit using Birdair’s cutting-edge Tensotherm product – an insulated translucent membrane composite system with superb acoustic performance.