Exterior
Tianjin Vanke Beicang City Exhibition Hall
Information
Location : Tianjin
Client : Vanke Group
Program : City Exhibition Hall
Floor Area : 170000 ft²
Awards
2022
Won the Gold of the MUSE Design Awards
Project
Introduction

The exterior of the exhibition hall is constructed using ETFE film, which provides a lightweight and durable facade. The lighting design is focused on highlighting the transparency of the inflatable film. To achieve this, fixtures are placed behind the film to create a clean and transparent white lighting effect. Furthermore, the RGB lights of the fixtures are adjustable, making it possible to adapt the lighting to different festivals and surrounding environments.

 

To ensure uniformity in the light effect on the facade, linear lights are positioned on both the upper and lower edges of each set of inflatable membranes. These lights illuminate in opposite directions, creating a balanced and consistent illumination across the entire facade.

 

In addition to the inflatable membrane, the structural truss located at the rear of the facade plays a critical role in carrying the lighting system. To optimize the visual effect, the curtain wall is coated in white paint, which creates favorable conditions for the lighting to shine through and create a stunning visual display.