maximizing membranes ENGLISH 10 14 18 22 26 History 4 The Group – Locations 5 Our Services – Our Expertise 6 Sports 10 Traveling 14 2 Retail 18 CONTENT 3 Recreation/Culture 22 Industry 26 PTFE – aesthetic, durable, flexible and strong 28 PVC – classic, tear-proof, economic and safe 29 SPORTS TRAVE LING RETAIL RECREATION/ INDUSTRY ETFE – stylish, lightweight and transparent 30 CULTURE TENSOTHERM – the flexible all-rounder 31 CENTRE POMPIDOU-METZ | The branch of Paris’ Museum for Modern Art fascinates with its sculpture-like construction. The roof consists of laminated spruce, covered with a membrane coated with TiO2 Topcoat. This makes the building which is illuminated at night appear almost completely transparent. Year of Construction: 2009; Architects: Shigeru Ban Architects Europe, Jean de Gastines Architectes, Paris, France; Gumuchdjian Architects, London, UK; Engineering: Ove Arup & Partners, London, UK; Terrell Group, Paris, France; Size/Material: 8,000 m², PTFE glass with TiO2; Location: Metz, France HISTORY Milestones in Membrane Architecture TAIYO KOGYO CORPORATION BIRDAIR TaiyO EUROPE GMBH Our company has built the world’s first membrane arena. Birdair, Inc. is the global market leader for tensile and Stromeyer & Wagner GmbH demonstrate active leadership in air-supported membrane structures. the areas of lightweight construction and the development of modern tent structures. Kaneshige Nohmura establishes Nohmura Tent 1922 Company in Osaka, Japan. Company founder Walter Bird and the Birdair team GERMANY USA Taiyo Europe GmbH 1948 successfully construct a pneumatic dome with a Founder Ludwig Stromeyer establishes 1872 Birdair, Inc. CHINA JAPAN Taiyo Kogyo Corporation Development of tents supported by inflated tubes diameter of 15 m. This dome is the prototype of the L. Stromeyer & Co. in Konstanz, Germany. Shanghai Taiyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.; MIZUHO & HIRAKATA 1929 instead of tent poles. The building principle is iden- so-called radomes. Shanghai Helios International Trade Co., Ltd. SONGJIANG Dance Pavilion, Federal Horticulture Expo – the tical in today’s large, air-supported buildings and is 1957 TAIWAN still being considered a viable concept for many large Birdair, Inc. is founded to develop mesh structure pavilion is an extraordinaire, impressive and innova- MEXICO UAE Taiyo Kogyo Corporation Taipei Branch 1956 tive structure. Its function: to protect open-air dancers Birdair, S.A. de C.V. Taiyo Middle East LLC membrane structures. technologies for early warning radar systems. THAILAND from sudden rainfalls. It was designed by Professor TIJUANA Taiyo Kogyo (Thailand) Co., Ltd.; Company name is changed to Taiyo Kogyo Corp., The Campus Center at the University of La Verne, Frei Otto. Thai Taiyo Tent Co., Ltd. 1947 Ltd. 1973 California, is the first permanent tensile membrane SINGAPORE ® German Pavilion, Expo ’67, Montreal, Canada – BRAZIL 4 structure with PTFE (Teflon , coated fiberglass): This 1967 Taiyo Birdair do Brasil Ltda. Taiyo Kogyo Corporation 5 1967 An office opens in New York City, USA. marks the beginning of tensile membrane construc- this building, completely realized as a lightweight Singapore Branch tions as a solution for permanent structures. construction, uses its own structure to illustrate its AUSTRALIA revolutionary construction technology. The pavilion, MakMax Australia; Expo ’70: World Expo in Osaka, Japan – first large- Pontiac Silverdome – the roof with the world’s once again designed by Professor Frei Otto, is one Taiyo Membrane Corporation Pty. Ltd. 1970 scale application of a cable-restrained, air-supported 1975 big gest span until the construction of the BC Place of modern architecture’s biggest influencers. EAGLE FARM membrane structure: the U.S. Pavilion. Stadium (1983). Its design is a milestone and the first Schlumberger Cambridge Research Centre, UK – Tokyo Dome is Japan’s first, permanent air-support- of many air-supported structures that are being used 1985 first large-scale, Teflon coated fiberglass construc- 1988 ed structure, used as a baseball stadium and event in large sports arenas. tion in the UK. L. Stromeyer & Co. transforms into space for conventions and concerts. Hajj Terminal Jeddah – the roof system with a surface Stromeyer & Wagner GmbH. 1981 COMPANIES OF THE TAIYO GROUP Taiyo Kogyo acquires common stock and a 100 per area of 440,000 m² is being built to protect people Together with Birdair, Inc., Taiyo Kogyo buys MANUFACTURING PLANTS 1992 cent controlling interest in Birdair, Inc. against the heat of the desert sun. 1997 Stromeyer & Wagner GmbH in order to support the needs of European customers better. Stromeyer & Expansion of the Asian market. 1994 Wagner GmbH is now Birdair Europe Stromeyer GmbH. 2004 Taiyo Europe GmbH is established in Munich. THE TAIYO GROUP Membranes roof the world. 6 WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS: FROM A TO Z: 7 TAIYO IS YOUR IDEAL PARTNER FOR DESIGN AND TAIYO IS YOUR COMPETENT PARTNER AT EVERY REALIZATION OF MEMBRANE STRUCTURES STAGE – FROM DESIGN TO COMPLETION arely has a material added so much to modern construc- As market leader and as a company with decades of tradition, Designers, architects, developers and investors of complex he realization of extraordinary and complex membrane brane architecture to the table. Thanks to the comprehensive Rtion design of the last couple of decades than textile Taiyo is proud to have contributed an essential part in the and sophisticated major projects can count on Taiyo as their Tstructures requires a high degree of know-how and lots professional expertise of our employees we can answer all membrane architecture. Unthinkable 50 years ago, the pioneering development to realize structures with high-class reliable partner in all future endeavors. Because we are united of experience. At Taiyo Europe, a team of creative designers our clients’ and partners’ questions, whether they concern the invention and development of premium-quality textile materials membranes. In the recent past, we’ve contributed to numer- in our goal: to realize architectonic visions with the successful and engineers work side by side with architects and other feasibility of a structure’s design, the load-bearing character- and related technologies and methods for planning, produc- ous distinctive and well-known international projects, such as application of stunning membrane architecture. experts to realize technically demanding membrane struc- istics of the membranes, construction physics, execution time, tion and installation have provided ambitious architects and the Millennium Dome in London, UK, the Olympic Stadium in tures. Taiyo Europe’s core team brings more than 100 years of cost or durability. engineers with a powerful tool – a tool that allows the construc- Rome, Italy and the Soccer World Cup Stadiums in Cape Town international experience in the realization of high-class mem- tion of spectacular roofs or facades bathed in light. With textile and Durban, both South Africa. high-performance membranes, formal design has entered a whole new aesthetic level. Architectural Drawing Technical Drawing Membrane Manufacturing Packaging Membrane Installation Finished Project 8 IN EACH PROJECT PHASE: WITH TRADITION AND COMPETENCE: 9 OUR RANGE OF SERVICES IS COMPREHENSIVE, WITH A PRIMARY WE SEE OURSELVES AS PARTNER OF OUR CLIENTS FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS AND QUALITY aiyo Europe offers a complete range of project An overview of our services: s global market leader for the planning and realiza- Our strengths at a glance: services. We support you during the design of the Consulting during the planning phase of the project Project management (logistics, quality assurance, tion of membrane architecture, we offer our clients Largest global network High production capacity for processing T deadlines, costs) A of all market-standard materials membrane structure and on request manage the complete Support with structuring and service definitions custom-made solutions for their projects. Over 1,300 em - Nearly a century of company heritage Manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated membranes High standard of quality execution and work planning. A careful, cost and time- Establishing cost budgets as a base of decision-making ployees that have been with us for many years, the latest Extremely experienced employees Manufacturing and delivery of premounted structural Own corporate brand (MakMax) oriented project management is very important to us. Our Assistance in drafting service descriptions technologies, high-end materials, large production ca- Large number of finished projects and components and specifications major international references specialized experts consult you as needed, from the design pacities as well as our own research and development Installation of roof or facade construction Development of feasibility studies In-house research and development phase to a time far beyond the completion of the structure. department guarantee that our clients will receive the best Quality management department Manufacturing of mock-up structures Whether it is design, material choice, technologies, con- services possible for their sophisticated buildings featuring Maintenance and repair Extensive technical know-how Construction work and logistics consulting struction physics, costs, deadlines or maintenance and membrane architecture. Latest technologies combined with our repair: at Taiyo Europe, your project is in experienced and own engineering experience reliable hands right from the start. SPORTS 10 11 MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM, DURBAN Whether it