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Fabric 1

Vinyl
Producer/Manufacturer: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

Vinyl
Producer/Manufacturer: Keder Solutions
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 3

Keder
Producer/Manufacturer: Keder Solutions
Primary Use: Keder

Engineer Company 1
Eventstar Structures

Design Company
South Florida Motorsports, LLC

Architect Company
Eventstar Structures

Fabrication Company
Eventstar Structures

Project Manager Company
Eventstar Structures

Installation Company
Eventstar Structures

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Project Description:

Located at Turn One of a premier international motorsport event, this multi-level hospitality structure was engineered for elegance, endurance, and efficiency. Designed around custom 20-foot airbeam roof segments with bespoke radii, the entire assembly spans multiple levels of premium hospitality space with open-air terraces and VIP suites. Behind the sleek exterior lies a complex infrastructure: hidden vertical chases route plumbing and HVAC services discreetly between levels, maintaining uninterrupted visual lines and guest flow. Inside, a new PVC mezzanine liner system captures water and conceals cabling, while custom-fabric liners and wraps soften the architecture for a polished experience. The building’s ductwork, upgraded from traditional fabric socks to an MVP rigid duct system, delivered a dramatic leap in HVAC performance—cutting the number of chillers from six to four and trimming air handlers from twelve to nine while maintaining peak cooling. With awnings stretching across multiple levels and the structure hugging the track’s inside radius, the build blends architectural impact with operational intelligence—providing immersive, high-performance hospitality without compromising form or function.

Uniqueness:

This structure redefines modular construction in motorsport hospitality, pushing engineering norms while elevating aesthetic standards. The use of fully custom-radius airbeam roofs—each 20 feet in length and curved to fit the architecture’s geometry—marks a technical first for structures of this size. Integrated chase systems manage both HVAC and restroom infrastructure invisibly, a major innovation in temporary structure design. The MVP rigid ducting not only enhanced cooling performance but also enabled a 30% reduction in HVAC units, translating to significant energy and space savings. The PVC mezzanine liner introduced an entirely new method of drainage and concealment, managing both water runoff and cable clutter while preserving interior elegance. Visual cohesion was reinforced with symmetrical stairwells, hidden AC/restroom kickouts, and extended awnings to bolster waterproofing. Strategically positioned at Turn One, where the action begins, the structure’s curved side mirrors the track’s line—rooting the build in both place and purpose. This is more than a temporary venue; it's a scalable system of innovation, comfort, and control tailored to one of the most demanding environments in live event engineering.

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