This large-scale amusement park tensile membrane structure in Vietnam covers more than 40,000 m². The project combines a large-span space truss steel structure with curved PVDF tensile membrane units and reaches an approximate transverse span of 110 meters.
Project Overview
| Project Type | Large Amusement Park / Theme Entertainment Space |
|---|---|
| Location | Vietnam |
| Membrane Area | 40,000+ m² |
| Membrane Material | PVDF Membrane |
| Structural System | Large-Span Space Truss Steel Structure + PVDF Tensile Membrane |
| Transverse Span | Approx. 110 m |
| Completion | 2026 |
To meet the amusement park’s requirements for shade, rain protection, large-area coverage, and architectural appearance, Yexing developed a structural system combining a large-span steel structure with a PVDF tensile membrane roof.
The PVDF membrane materials for the project were fabricated in Yexing’s own factory. Large white membrane surfaces cover the main activity areas, while selected blue membrane panels create visual contrast and depth. The curved steel structure and continuous membrane surfaces work together to create an open and bright covered environment for amusement facilities and high-traffic public areas.
Beyond providing shade and weather protection, the flowing membrane geometry also forms an important part of the amusement park’s architectural identity, giving the large roof a lightweight and dynamic visual character.
What Were the Key Design Challenges for This 40,000+ m² Amusement Park Membrane Structure?
For an amusement park membrane structure covering more than 40,000 m², the challenge is not simply to create a large roof. The design must address several requirements at the same time:
- Creating large-span coverage for extensive activity areas
- Reducing the need for closely spaced internal supports
- Adapting the structure to Vietnam’s hot and rainy climate
- Maintaining reliable membrane performance during long-term outdoor use
- Balancing functional requirements with architectural appearance
Vietnam’s hot and rainy environment means that the membrane roof is exposed to long periods of sunlight and frequent rainfall. The project therefore required more than an attractive curved form; structural stability, membrane weather resistance, and long-term outdoor performance also had to be considered throughout the design and installation process.
To respond to these conditions, Yexing adopted a combined solution using PVDF membrane material, a large-span space steel structure, and tensile membrane technology. The system provides extensive shade and rain protection while maintaining an open and visually lightweight architectural form.
110 m Large-Span Space Truss + PVDF Tensile Membrane Structure
One of the defining technical features of the project is the combination of
Large-span space truss steel structure + curved PVDF tensile membrane units
With an approximate transverse span of 110 meters, the large-span membrane structure creates a more continuous and open environment inside the amusement park. It also reduces dependence on closely spaced support elements within large entertainment areas, providing greater flexibility for amusement rides, landscaping, and pedestrian circulation.
The membrane roof consists of a sequence of curved PVDF units with different heights and curvatures. Their flowing arrangement was conceived to resemble sails moving across the sea, creating a layered, wave-like architectural rhythm across the roof.
This structural approach combines shade, rain protection, large-area coverage, and architectural expression. As a result, the PVDF tensile membrane structure functions not only as a roofing system but also as a distinctive visual element of the amusement park.
Why Was the PVDF Membrane Selected for This Amusement Park?
Large amusement parks, theme parks, and public entertainment spaces often require a roofing system that can address large-area coverage, curved architectural forms, long-term outdoor exposure, and visual appearance at the same time.
In this project, PVDF membrane material is used for the large curved tensile membrane units and works together with the space truss structure to form a continuous roof system.
PVDF membrane offers good self-cleaning performance and weather resistance. Combined with a precisely controlled tensioning process, it helps the membrane surface maintain a stable form and a clean architectural appearance under prolonged sunlight and rainfall.
For a large amusement park in Vietnam’s hot and rainy environment, these characteristics are well matched to the project’s requirements for extensive coverage, curved membrane geometry, and long-term outdoor use.
The choice of a PVDF tensile membrane system was therefore not based on appearance alone. It reflects a balance between functional performance, climate conditions, spatial requirements, and architectural design.
Precision-Controlled Tensioning for Large Membrane Surfaces
The final quality of a large tensile membrane structure depends not only on the design but also on membrane fabrication accuracy, steel structure installation, membrane positioning, and on-site tensioning control.
This becomes particularly important in a project covering more than 40,000 m² and incorporating a large number of curved membrane surfaces. Coordination between individual construction stages directly affects the final geometry and visual continuity of the roof.
For this project, Yexing used a precision-controlled membrane tensioning process during installation. Each membrane unit was progressively tensioned and shaped according to the designed curvature, helping the large membrane surfaces achieve a stable and continuous final form.
Membrane fabrication, steel erection, membrane positioning, ironing, and final tensioning therefore functioned as an integrated construction process rather than as separate operations.
This is an important difference between delivering a complete tensile membrane structure project and simply supplying membrane material.
Integrated Tensile Membrane Services: From Design and Fabrication to Installation
Successful delivery of a large overseas tensile membrane project depends on coordination between design, factory fabrication, steel structure integration, site installation, and post-completion support.
For this Vietnam amusement park project, Yexing provided services covering the project from preliminary design and construction through to post-completion operation and maintenance support. The PVDF membrane materials were fabricated in Yexing’s own factory.
This integrated project approach is suitable for applications including:
- Large amusement park tensile membrane structures
- Theme park shade structures and canopies
- Commercial entertainment venues
- Sports and public activity spaces
- Large entrance canopies
- Scenic-area tensile shade structures
- Large-span public building membrane roofs
Coordinating design, fabrication, and on-site construction helps maintain consistency between the structural concept, membrane fabrication, and final installation.
The Vietnam amusement park is also one of Yexing’s large tensile membrane projects in Southeast Asia and represents an important overseas project in the company’s development within the region.
Project Result: Large-Span Coverage Meets Architectural Design
After completion, the large white PVDF membrane surfaces and curved steel structure form a continuous overhead canopy, while blue membrane sections add contrast and visual depth throughout the amusement park.
Project photos show amusement facilities, landscaping, and large pedestrian activity areas beneath the membrane roof. The large-span structural system helps maintain an open spatial environment, while the flowing membrane geometry strengthens the architectural identity of the entire venue.
The completed project is therefore more than a shade and rain-protection roof. It is a large amusement park tensile membrane structure that combines functional coverage, spatial experience, and architectural expression.
Following completion and operation, the project owner gave positive feedback on the final result.
PVDF Tensile Membrane Solutions for Large Amusement Parks
Large amusement parks and theme entertainment projects typically involve extensive coverage areas, high visitor volumes, distinctive architectural requirements, and long-term outdoor use.
A PVDF tensile membrane structure uses a lightweight, large-span structural system to provide shade and rain protection for entertainment and public activity areas while allowing curved membrane forms to contribute to the overall architectural appearance.
Each project should be developed according to its specific coverage area, structural span, architectural form, local climate, steel structure system, and site installation conditions.
Yexing provides integrated tensile membrane solutions for amusement parks, theme parks, and public entertainment spaces, including membrane structure design, PVDF membrane fabrication, steel structure integration, membrane installation, and overseas project support.
Planning a Similar Amusement Park Membrane Structure?
If you are planning an amusement park canopy, theme park tensile structure, or another large-span PVDF membrane roof, project evaluation can begin with your site location, required coverage area, dimensions, drawings, and architectural concept.
Yexing can provide project-specific support from tensile membrane design and factory fabrication through steel structure coordination and on-site installation.
FAQ
Yes. This project uses more than 40,000 m² of PVDF membrane combined with a large-span space truss structure. The system provides extensive shade and rain protection while supporting the curved architectural design required for a large amusement park.
Yes. PVDF membrane was used on this Vietnam project because its weather resistance and self-cleaning performance are well suited to long-term outdoor applications. Appropriate structural design, tensioning, and drainage must also be considered for local climate conditions.
PVDF membrane has good self-cleaning properties, but routine inspection is still recommended. Maintenance should include checking the membrane surface, connections, steel structure, and drainage system, with the inspection schedule adjusted to the local environment and operating conditions.
For an initial proposal, it is helpful to provide the project location, required coverage area, approximate dimensions, site photos, layout drawings or renderings, and architectural requirements. The structural and membrane solution can then be developed according to the span, local climate, and installation conditions.
