Canopy Design:
The canopy design was required to protect as much of the seating bowl from the sun as possible, rain being a secondary concern, a consequence of the climate in Caracas and the timing of the Venezuelan baseball season. This meant we wanted to push its foward projection to the limits.
To reduce wind loads this design incorporates a series of fabric 'hips' and 'valleys' separated from each other by a few inches, thus allowing air to move vertically thru the roof while continuing to provide shade and catch water.