Vector Foiltecs First Stadia Project in Brazil to Host Matches in The Confederations Cup 2013
Vector Foiltec has completed its latest Texlon® ETFE stadia project at Itaipava Arena Pernambuco (Recife), Brazil, which will host the battle between footballing giants Spain and Uruguay on Sunday 16th June and also Japan and Italy on 19th June, local time.
The Arena Pernambuco, with a capacity for 46,000 spectators, will play host to three matches in The Confederations Cup 2013 and will also host five matches in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Vector Foiltec excelled at delivering the project to plan; installing the entire 25,000 metre square Texlon® ETFE exterior façade and 1,100 tons of supporting steel structure – the first ETFE project in the South American Continent.
Due to the demanding climatic conditions in Recife where the temperature range is between 28°C - 38°C all year round; special shading coefficients, foil patterns and natural ventilation openings were required to help regulate internal temperatures. This unique design was developed together with architect Daniel Fernandes and his team; allowing spectators to enjoy their stay and create a visually appealing stadium for the world to appreciate.
Vector Foiltec’s global experience of working with world-class partners has helped create a stadium that the Brazilian football fans are proud of; not only in the FIFA Confederations Cup, the 2014 FIFA World Cup but also as a key sporting venue in the future.
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About Vector Foiltec:
Vector Foiltec invented the use of Texlon® ETFE (ethylene tetra flouro ethylene), “the climatic envelope”, over 30 years ago and is the global specialist and market leader. Its special projects portfolio includes The Eden Project in the UK, The National Aquatic’s Centre “Watercube” in Beijing, Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre in Kazakhstan and Forsyth Barr Stadium in New Zealand.
The company offers clients a complete design and construction service, from initial concept through to scheme design, production, installation and facilities management. The scope of services frequently includes the design and engineering of support structures and adjacent cladding.
Through sophisticated load analysis and patterning the Texlon® System can be engineered to virtually any size or shape, allowing designers to make full use of the products’ endless flexibility and create structures of unusual lightness and elegance.
Vector Foiltec holds the most comprehensive body of material research and is responsible for all key technical innovations in the field of ETFE foil technology.
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