Le Cirque du Soleil
A Birdair architectural fabric membrane is tensioned out over this 70,000 square-foot contemporary building, lending a real "circus tent" look to Cirque Du Soleil Walt Disney World.
Fabric Type: PTFE Fiberglass
Market Sector: Entertainment / Leisure
Project Size: 14,000 sq.ft.
Architect: Glover Smith Bode, Inc & FTL Design Engineering Studio
Engineer: Walter P. Moore Tampa, FL
Owner: Lake Buena Vista Communities, Inc
General Contractor: Clark Construction Company
Completion Date: November 20, 1998
A Birdair architectural fabric membrane stretches out over this 70,000 square-foot contemporary building, lending a real "circus tent" look to Cirque Du Soleil Walt Disney World. The "tent" which is highly detailed and allows inside illumination, reflects the imagination of Walt Disney World as well as the creative performances of Cirque Du Soleil. The fabric skin is composed of seven unique fields which vary in scale and dimension to manipulate the interstitial space between the building and outdoors and to provide passive solar shading for the building.
In addition to offering an aesthetically appealing look, the PTFE fabric membrane offers functional benefits including daylighting and energy-savings, as well as increased durability, weather resistance and minimal maintenance requirements.
