Texlon® ETFE, Atriums and Acoustic Comfort

The KL Gateway is a vast and prominent development located at the entrance of Kuala Lumpur, featuring a large ETFE atrium. The atrium provides a light-flooded enjoyable environment with acoustic comfort for clients and employees below. At its center sits the Central Piazza, where an iconic ring ties landscaped greens, a retail mall, leisure park, and outdoor tropical gardens together.

The development is covered by a Texlon® ETFE atrium roof by Vector Foiltec. Further, incorporating a Texlon® ETFE solution for the skylight creates an inspiring and memorable environment for both visitors and employees. ETFE also provides acoustic comfort, which is important for interactive community spaces.

Unique Texlon® ETFE Print Pattern

Standing under the Texlon® ETFE atrium feels as though you are standing under a huge flower. The print pattern for the foil canopy is one of a kind. The unique pattern mimics the petal shape of a hibiscus flower – the national flower of Malaysia. Moreover, our joint efforts with the developer (Suez Domain) and architects (10 Design Architects Hong Kong & CHY Architects Sdn Bhd.) align perfectly with the owner’s vision.

Our scope of work

Vector Foiltec provided a turn-key project. First, we designed the steelwork, which is also unique as it spans 42 meters without using any trusses. Furthermore, the lightweight solution pushed design and engineering boundaries. Therefore, resulting in having only a single beam solution for such a long span. The Texlon® ETFE system covers 1,600 m2 with 31 individual two-layer ETFE cushions.

Information

Date 2017
Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sector Retail
Size 1,600 m²
Structure Steel
Type Atrium
Architects 10 Design Architects Hong Kong & CHY Architects Sdn Bhd

Expert Contact

Matthew Penrose
Executive Vice President Asia Pacific
You can enjoy acoustic comfort.
Standing under the Texlon® ETFE atrium feels as though you are standing under a huge flower. In addition, you can enjoy acoustic comfort.
ETFE also provides acoustic comfort, which is important for interactive community spaces.
ETFE also provides acoustic comfort, which is important for interactive community spaces.

Why Vector Foiltec

We understand the whole scope of challenges from basic design concepts, structural engineering, eco-friendly solutions, to climate control strategies. Naturally, efficient operations and management during the building’s lifetime are of crucial importance to us. Additionally, so is interface management and all of the requirements of specialized buildings such as shopping malls.

Looking for a smart solution providing acoustic comfort for your next project? Contact us today.

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