Almere is the Netherland’s newest city, located alongside a lake and sits raised above surrounding ground level as part of the city master plan. Due to it’s proximity to the lake and the particular concentration of tall buildings a wind tunnel effect was deterring residents and customers away from the main shopping mall.
A series of canopy structures were built to bring conditions to an acceptable level for residents. The wind tunnel tested canopies have reduced measured gust speeds by as much as 50% in critical areas.
The resulting, carefully detailed steel canopies are an elegant solution, structures pared down to a minimal composition of tapered columns, gutter beams and frameless glass. They are unobtrusive, easily maintained and integrated into the cityscape, elegantly creating calm spaces.
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- Duplex Award Winner
This steel frame canopy was entered as a project for the Galvanizing Awards and won the award for duplex systems in 2016.
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Architect: DunnettCraven
Image: James Newton and Alejandro Menendez