The Harbor Lifestyle Mall
Combination of ETFE and PVC
Arches span of 24 meters
PROJECT DATA
Client
Year of construction 2017
Surface area 2200 m² / 23’680 sq.ft.
Material PVC, ETFE
Location Merida, Mexico
The roof for the Harbor Lifestyle Mall is a perfect example of a multi-material project that balances functionality, design, environmental behavior, and price. Due to geographical location and sun radiation study, a decision was taken to combine innovative ETFE material and translucent PVC fabric to create shaded and clear spaces at the same time. The interior climate can easily be controlled as the structure has a fully enclosed perimeter, white PVC fabric material reflects sunlight and ETFE double-layer air cushions block UV radiation. Another benefit of using transparent ETFE material is savings from decreased interior lighting time during the sun hours as the interior volume is full with natural sunlight