Tensile Membrane Sunshade: Light Structures Casting Shadows on Water

Tensile Membrane Shade: Light structure casting shadows on water
Several white tensile membranes are supported by a few slender steel columns. The double-curved shape is naturally found by tension, and gaps are left between membranes for light to fall through. Being extremely light and semi-translucent, the space under the membrane is bright yet not stuffy. Sunlight passing through becomes a soft milky white, casting large, flowing shadows on the water surface and people. The edges of the membrane are curved, presenting different silhouettes from any angle. The column bases are located in dry areas, not interfering with the water. This is the most effective shading method in a water park: large span, no columns, maintaining transparency under strong sunlight. Shot from under the membrane looking up in strong daylight, the curved surface of the membrane, light, and water reflections are all visible simultaneously.
Avoid: Membrane made flat, too many or too thick columns, opaque membrane forming a dark canopy, straight edges.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

以少數幾根細鋼柱撐起數片白色的張拉膜,雙曲面的形狀由張力自己找到,膜與膜之間留出縫隙讓光落下。因為極輕又半透光,膜下的空間明亮而不悶熱,陽光透過去變成柔和的乳白,在水面與人身上形成大片流動的影。膜的邊緣為弧線,從任何角度看輪廓都不同。柱腳落在乾區,不干擾水域。這是水樂園裡最有效的遮陽手法:大跨、無柱、可以在強日照下維持通透。日間強光下從膜下向上拍攝,膜的曲面、光與水的反射同時可見。避免:膜做成平面、柱子過多過粗、膜不透光形成暗棚、邊緣為直線。