Architect
Antonio Fernandes
Date of construction:
September 1999
Design
Elevated sliding roof with a lowered arch geometry and supports at different level (bottom level :+3.00 m - top level : +5.60 m).
Dimensions
25.06 m width × 42.67 m length × 8.60 m overall height.
Roof divided into 4 retractable central portions plus 2 fixed end portions.
Opening
Central towards both ends.
Speed
0.13 m/s
Movement
Variable, with deceleration on contact between mobile cover portions.
Cladding
ON THE ROOF and BOTH AND TYMPANUMS, cellular polycarbonate sheets, 16 mm thick, opaline white colour.
Transmission
Rack and pinion
Anti-wind system
Electronic anemometer, mechanical blocking and wind-arrestors