Structure Type: Amphitheater
Project Scope: Design, Engineering, Fabrication, and Installation of Structural Steel and Membrane
Project Size: 84,000 sqft surface area
Material: PTFE Membrane
Location: Woodlands, TX
Completion Date: 2009
Market Segment: Event & Entertainment Facilities
Owner: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
General Contractor: Fretz Construction
Architect: RDLR Architects
Engineer: Horst Berger
At the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, there are 3,000 fixed seats covered by a PTFE Tensile membrane structure supported by a series of steel truss masts. The original design was expanded and the cables and membrane were upgraded for higher wind loads. Additionally, the existing steel elements were strengthened to resist hurricane-force winds. The PTFE membrane also allows for the projection of images and colored lights for a more impactful experience for concert goers.