Lightweight canopy
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Canopy
Advanced architectural canopy systems designed for superior daylighting, weather protection, and modern aesthetics. Engineered with high-quality polycarbonate and tensile materials, these canopies enhance energy efficiency, durability, and visual appeal across commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. More
News • News • 2 Mar 2021
Spectacular lightweight canopy crowns the rooftop of a historic palace in Mexico City
On the rooftop of an early twentieth-century palace in Mexico City, this contemporary intervention shows how valuable structures can be creatively re-used and adapted.
Onnis Luque
Functioning as a space for cultural and festive events, the palace rooftop previously included three existing, uncovered patios. To make the rooftop space more functional in light of occasional rains that interrupt activities, the owners sought to provide cover. Productora Architects responded with a single proposal: a continuous roof structure, more than 50 m in length, connecting the existing patios and generating a large new covered area on the roof.
Onnis Luque
In total, the structure includes 45 lightweight metal trusses, each spaced 1.2 m... More