Case study Textile Architecture

Private Horse Riding Hall, 2010

Design & Concept: Dr. Miremadi & Diba TS

VALMEX® TF 400

Project Name: Private Horse Riding HallMaterial: VALMEX® MEHATOP F Type IIIQuantity: 246 sqmConcept & Design: Dr. Miremadi & Diba TSCompletion: February 2008City: Lavasant TeheranCountry: IranContractor: Diba Tensile Architecture

A white wonderin the middle of nowhere Not only in front of a dramatic

sky these horse riding facilities seem of outer space. The white membrane roofs build a harsh contrast to the old stable houses. If this was not enough, the roof of the riding hall is elaborately manufactured – giving horses and riders a beautiful setting for their sportive activities.

... and this project gives the perfectexample for this idiom. Where a wooden roof construction wouldhave been the easiest solution, thetensile constructions set an exci-tingcontrasts. This opposition providesthe old stone buildings with acharm that otherwise would havebeen scarcely visible.

Contrasts attract...