Company:
Structurflex, LLC

Project Details

Fabric 1

Sheerfill 2
Producer/Manufacturer: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp.
Primary Use: Main Fabric


Engineer Name 1
Structurflex, LLC

Engineer Company 1
Structurflex, LLC

Design Name
Structurflex, LLC

Design Company
Structurflex, LLC

Architect Name
Dylan Chavez

Architect Company
CBTWO Architects

Fabrication Name
Structurflex, LLC

Fabrication Company
Structurflex, LLC

Project Manager Name
Structurflex, LLC

Project Manager Company
Structurflex, LLC

Installation Name
Structurflex, LLC

Installation Company
Structurflex, LLC


Please describe the project specifications

Sited at Salem, Oregon’s city-owned Riverfront Park, the Salem Rotary Amphitheater is a privately designed and constructed multi-purpose amphitheater that honors the service of the Rotary Club of Salem and the history of the Native American Kalapuya who lived on the land that is now the amphitheater site. The unique open-weave basketweave design of the pavilion shell draws from the woven wood baskets that the Kalapuya created for hundreds of years.

We were brought on early in the design process to provide expertise on structural options and help shape the design. The intricate amphitheater cover incorporates a woven system made of individual segments of glued laminated wood that support a PTFE canopy. Together, this creates a striking visual presence that also creates an emotional connection with the community.

Because the project was sited on city land, the amphitheater shell was designed to meet local building codes as well as public works codes. It was also designed to withstand the weather in Salem, which can include a heavier yearly rainfall than the national average and severe ice storms.

The Salem Rotary Amphitheater allows for more events to be held in the Riverfront Park and protects guests from wind and rain. Located across the street from downtown Salem and adjacent to the Willamette River, this stunningly designed venue helps attract both performers and visitors.


What is unique or complex about the project?

The project involves the attachment of our canopy system to a timber structure, which is a new and unique approach. The white canopy creates a striking contrast against the timber.


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