Project Detail

Lianzhang Village Basketball Court Membrane Structure Canopy

Basketball court tensile membrane canopy in Yingde, Qingyuan, China, 653 sqm PVDF roof over steel frame, completed 2023, providing sun and rain protection.

Location	Qingyuan, China
Complete Date	12/2023
Area （M²）	510
Fabric Type	PVDF
Steel Type	Truss Structure
Design Load	Wind 120 km/h

Project Overview

This project is in Yingde District, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China, and was finished in December 2023. The basketball court is 15 m × 28 m, and it is covered by a tensile fabric roof measuring 17 m × 30 m. Around 653 m² of membrane was used. The roof is made of white PVDF architectural fabric (1100 g/m²) and meets B1 fire safety standards.

Challenge and Solution

The client aimed to create a healthy sports facility for the local community by providing a basketball court that young people can use in both sunny and rainy weather. The membrane canopy was required to offer effective sun protection while keeping the court bright, open, and comfortable for daily activities. The main design challenge was adapting the membrane structure to a rural site while avoiding conflicts with surrounding trees and nearby low-rise buildings. The canopy layout and structural spacing were carefully adjusted to provide sufficient playing space for the basketball court, while preserving the surrounding trees and ensuring that daylight to nearby low-rise houses was not affected.

Installation
and Support

The project was built in a rural area with limited site conditions. Surrounding trees and nearby low-rise buildings reduced the available space for construction equipment and on-site operations. To address this, the installation plan was adjusted to suit the site constraints, and materials were delivered and assembled in stages, allowing the structure to be installed safely and efficiently within the restricted working space.

Application

The membrane structure system and construction method used in this project are suitable for various sports facilities, tennis courts, and outdoor stadiums. For more information on customized design and construction solutions, please contact our engineering team.