Cable-membrane structure covers landmark stadium

Beijing N & L Fabric Technology Co. Ltd. | Beijing, China

Foshan Stadium, a large cable-membrane structure, is the landmark of Foshan City, China. The stadium has a total membrane area of around 71,000m², and membrane coverage of approximately 53,420m². Its roofing structure, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the tensile structures more than 2,790m² (30,000 sq. ft.) category of the 2007 International Achievement Awards, is composed of 40 membrane units, with an area of 901m² each. The overlaid design of the membrane fully utilizes the entire bearing capacity of the structure’s foundation with great mechanical efficiency.