foldable membrane roof

study project, 2008
RWTH, Aachen

Design of a foldable membrane roof for the ruins of the former arsenal of Kassel.

It is projected to use the ruins as a theater. Therefor it needs a rain shelter for the audience. To keep the ruins character as a courtyard a foldable roof is chosen. In the open position the roof is parked under a gallery to protect it against pollution.