AVIVA STADIUM, IRELAND
AVIVA STADIUM, IRELAND
AVIVA STADIUM, IRELAND

AVIVA STADIUM, IRELAND

CORRUGATED POLYCARBONATE CANOPY

Palram was challenged to stretch its capabilities for the project in terms of design, production and logistics. The roofing material was characterized with low thickness panels, a requirement met by Palram’s proprietary corrugation technology. A revolutionary solution was conceived: installation of the corrugated panels perpendicular to the slope, relying on the stadium’s unique “wavy” architectural design. This allowed a 65% decrease in the panel's thickness, which provided a cost efficient solution that preserved the architect’s vision.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Architect: HOK Sport (Populous)
  • Product: SUNTUF® Corrugated Polycarbonate Sheet
  • Product Type: Clear & Matte 3 mm, 8290 profile
  • Application Type: Skylight
  • Total Product Usage: 20,000 sqm
  • Year of Completion: 2010
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Cover Area: 20,000 sqm

  •  Palram's solution reduced the thickness of the roofing from the original 8 mm solid sheet design to 3 mm in SUNTUF Corrugated polycarbonate sheets.
  • The corrugated roofing profiles/panels were designed to match the shapes of the facade and wall.
  • Each roofing panel was individually cut and marked according to its location on the roof.
  • Seat capacity: 51.700 seats
Cover Area: 20,000 sqm

 A revolutionary Concept

Installation of the panels with the corrugation along the roof perimeter direction relied on the stadium's unique wavy design and enabled reduction of the panel thickness by 62%, which proved to be efficient yet fulfilled  the architect's vision. Production of the corrugated SUNTUF sheets in an unprecedented 3 mm thickness was a manufacturing breakthrough on its own. Light Transmission: 86% (Clear) and 84% (Matte).

SHOWCASE VIDEO

Aviva Stadium - SUNTUF®/SUNSKY® Corrugated PC Sheets from Palram

See how Palram assisted architects Populus and Scott Tallon Walker to save millions of dollars in materials and installation costs while preserving and enhancing

SHOWCASE VIDEO