Basketball Court Tensile Canopy System for Yuzui Cultural Center

The client required an all-weather basketball court canopy with strong wind resistance, rain protection, and sun shading to ensure year-round usability, including during hot and rainy conditions. The main design challenge of this project lies in the height difference between the basketball court canopy and the stage membrane structure. Two membrane systems with different spans had to be connected while ensuring proper load transfer. The basketball court requires a large-span structure with overall stability, while the smaller stage canopy needs to adapt to the height change without creating stress concentration that could damage the membrane. To solve this, a lightweight portal steel frame was used for the stage area and connected to the main basketball court truss through adjustable cables. This allows loads at the height-difference zone to be transferred and distributed effectively. At the same time, the stepped roof design creates a smooth visual transition, keeps the basketball court free of visual obstruction, and provides sufficient shading for the stage area, allowing both spaces to function independently.