ETFE, the transparent

architecture
 IASO, integrated with creativity

transparency

lightness freedom of shapes

solar control
luminance

integration

new applications

design

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ETFE, values ​​to enhance your projects

TABLE OF CONTENTS

6 IASO comprehensive project

8 transparency - C.C. Arena - Aqualibi - Allianz Riviera Stadium

18 freedom of shapes - Islazul - San Mamés Stadium

26 lightness - University of Aveiro - Les Cols

30 luminosity - Cúpula Milenio - Laguardia

34 solar control - C.C. Vallsur

36 integration - Corbera d’Ebre Church - Luxembourg Station

44 design - C.C. Leclerc - C.C. El Tiro

47 new applications - Urban Space Station

48 the new transparent construction

50 technical features

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 IASO
ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) is
one of the most innovative materials
in contemporary architecture. Along
with the IASO ETFE system, architects
and designers plan the most valuable
architectural spaces.

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 comprehensive
project
At IASO, we develop your project with the
Comprehensive Project methodology.
IASO, a single partner that brings
together engineering, manufacturing,
and installation, ensures the project’s
success. The benefits of our work
system are perceived in each of our
works.

We value the uniqueness of each

project, no matter the size.
We believe that architectural value
is above the magnitude of the
building. Discover the attributes of
transparent architecture through the
works executed by IASO.

Your project is our challenge!

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 TRANSPARENCY

What is transparency?
When we apply this term to ETFE
COVERINGS, we can say, in a simple
MANNER, that it means clearly seeing
outside, seeing the clouds pass.
This is what is felt inside the Arena
Multiespacio. A large transparent
canopy that protects customers, and
allows natural ventilation of the
facility.

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 ARENA Multi-space comercial centre
Project: ARENA Multi-space commercial centre
Location: Valencia Spain
Architect: Chapman Taylor
Area: 6,000 m2
System: ETFE double-layer cushions of 250 microns / 250 microns transparent

Three-tier structure. The Arena Multi-space Commercial convey an open-air experience.

Allows natural ventilation Centre brings together nearly a Our challenge: optimizing weather
inside and smoke evacuation hundred shops dedicated to fashion. conditions, enhancing and promoting
in case of fire.
Chapman Taylor requested a large business activity, by means of an
canopy of 6,000 m2 to protect and ETFE transparent covering.

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 TRANSPARENCY

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AQUALIBI water park

Project: Aqualibi water park

Location: Wavre. Belgium
Architect: Tandem Architecture
Area: 3,000 m2
System: ETFE transparent triple-layer cushions

Aqualibi is the water park

that together with Walibi
form a large leisure complex.
Sport and fun under a large
transparent cover.
A space with just the right
thermal comfort for any
season.
A solution for feeling like
you’re outdoors.

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TRANSPARENCY

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 AQUALIBI water park

Feels like you are

outdoors thanks to
the transparency of
the ETFE layers.

The alternations at the water park included new The rapid area, with an elongated ground plan,
ETFE covering that covers an area of ​​3,000 m2. terminates at its end with a polygonal apse.
The profile and triple-layer cushions system are ETFE sheets have excellent durability and stay
attached to the glulam beams. The large octagonal transparent over a long time.
pyramid has a diameter of 48 m.

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 TRANSPARENCY

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Allianz Riviera Stadium
Project: Exterior and inner ring of the Allianz Riviera Stadium
Location: Nice. France
Developer: ADIM
Construction company: VINCI Construction-GTM SUD
Architect: Wilmotte & Associés, SA
Area: 25,000 m2
System: Monolayer with ETFE sheet of 250 microns
transparent cable reinforced

The new Allianz Riviera Stadium has a

capacity of 35,000 spectators.
It is alsoknown for hosting the National
SPORT MUSEUM. Its complex
structure of wood and steel is viewed
from the outside through the transparent
ETFE enclosure.
This skin is lifted into two large marquees,
north and south, that break the symmetry
of the building.
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TRANSPARENCY

Innovative facade and inner ring constructed with ETFE sheets.

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Allianz Riviera Stadium

The ETFE enclosure rises in the north and south,

creating two large canopies that give the whole
building a more dynamic look. Its translucent
silhouette fills the entire space with natural light.

The inner ring of the covering is combined with

the ETFE facade, constructed with the same
material, which provides protection for the
stands and more sunlight for the playing field.

The spectacular Allianz Riviera is now another

icon in the city of Nice. The new stadium hosts
sports and cultural events.

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FREEDOM OF SHAPES

Islazul was the first

commercial centre in Spain
to incorporate a transparent
ETFE COVERING. The more
than 100 double-layer cushions
that cover the skylight of the
building give shape to a unique
and singular structure.

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ISLAZUL commercial centre

Project: Covering for the Malls and Plaza Caraba of C.C. Islazul
Location: Madrid. Spain
Developer: Grupo Lar
Architect: L35 Arquitectos
Project management: Bovis Lend Lease
Area: 9,500 m2
System: ETFE double-layer cushions of 250 microns printed / 250 microns transparent

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 FREEDOM OF SHAPES

Plaza Caraba is noted for its elliptical shape and its

dimensions of 80 m long by 54 m wide. The other large
skylight is in the shopping mall, where the cushions
range from 12 m to 30 m long, with a separation between
modules of about 4.4 m.

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ISLAZUL commercial centre

Light transmission and solar radiation are reduced by printing on the outer sheet.
In addition, interior elements are incorporated in some areas of the building to
improve sun protection.

The covering is notable for its transparency

and the lightness of the metallic frame.

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FREEDOM OF SHAPES

Bilbao is a pioneering city in iconic

architecture. The new stadium of San
Mamés can be added to these buildings that
stand out due to their singular beauty.
Its façade is composed of more than 2,700
slats, which all create an enclosure that
changes its visual appearance as you walk
around its perimeter. Onlyone single effect
is achieved with a single type of geometry
and highly developed engineering.
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SAN MAMÉS new stadium

Project: San Mamés new stadium

Location: Bilbao. Spain
Architect: César Azcárate ACXT-IDOM
Area: 19,500 m2
System: Monolayer with ETFE sheet of 250 microns, white colour

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 FREEDOM OF SHAPES

The construction of the new San Mamés stadium was planned

in two phases. The facade has over 2,700 slats that are all
From its different perspectives, we can observe identical and distributed in five levels. Each piece consists of a
a building with dynamism, which is achieved metal frame built with a circular cross-section profile.
through the slats of 5.40 m by 1.20 m, with IASO has developed a hidden fastening system, which is
double curvature geometry. integrated inside the profile. The white sheet is perfectly
tensioned.
The result is a unique facade; permeable to vision that allows
natural ventilation of the building.

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SAN MAMÉS new stadium

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 LIGHTNESS

The New Superior School of Health forms part of the University of

Aveiro. The complex consists of two pavilions aligned and connected
by two bridges. The construction used in the buildings contrasts with
the lightness of the two connecting bridges and openings in the facade
constructed with ETFE sheets.

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University of AVEIRO

Project: Superior School of Health.

University of Aveiro.
Location: Aveiro. Portugal
Architect: AT.93
Developer: MRG
Area: 1,345 m2
System: In the buildings: double-layer of
ETFE sheets of 250 microns printed / 250
microns transparent. Footbridges: monolayer
sheet of transparent ETFE of 250 microns

Between the interior facades two ETFE On the facade of one of the buildings, its ope-
cladded foot bridges are supported with a nings are closed by a double layer reinforced
length of over 18 meters and a height of 8.5 by cables, which achieves a good thermal in-
m. The transparent enclosure allows natural sulation and a great passage of natural light.
ventilation through the elliptical top vents.

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 LIGHTNESS

Enjoying a big event in a field protected by a screen covering was the

architect’s vision for creating this space. The result, a covering of
transparent and lightweight ETFE, with a particular metal support
structure, all in a unique setting.

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LES COLS restaurant

Project: Pavilion for banquettes in the Les Cols restaurant

Location: Olot. Spain
Architect: RCR Arquitectes
Area: 800 m2
System: ETFE double-layer sheet of 250 microns printed /
250 microns transparent

The metal frame is suspended by its ends leaving an

open space of more than 28 m.

The new pavilion is below the level of the natural thermal insulation. A place with a special
elevation of the ground. Large walls support the atmosphere, thanks to the combination of
structure of circular tubes, arranged in parallel. shadows, light and trees that emerge above
The ETFE transparent covering is comprised of the ETFE covering.
prestressed double-layers that provide good An innovative, comfortable, and elegant place.

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 LUMINANCE

A dome is the star of the

new Plaza del Milenio.
During the DAY, its
spherical shape fills with
interior daylight and at
night it becomes a large
lamp that offers the
possibility of different
color effects. Singular
constructiondesigned as a
multifunctional space.

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Plaza MILENIO dome
Project: Dome of the Plaza Milenio
Location: Valladolid. Spain
Architect: Enric Ruiz-Geli CLOUD9
Area: 2,200 m2
System: Triple-layer cushions

The printed layer of

the cushion reduces
solar radiation inside
the dome.

The lighting system

creates different
atmospheres.

The dome is made of a metallic structure in the form of a spherical

cap, 45 m in diameter, composed of polygons of different sizes.
On this structure, over 84 triple-layer slats are placed. With two
layers printed and one white. The transition from the covering to the
pavement combines from a vertical garden that is interrupted with
the entrance doors to the building.

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 LUMINANCE

The Villa de Laguardia Hotel extended its activities to a new

area for spa and wellness. The water area is characterized
by its ETFE transparent covering. Luminosity and the feeling
of being outdoors are the most important qualities of this
new space.

ETFE cushions allow climate

control inside the new zone.

The new space at the Villa de Laguardia Hotel, in Ála-

va, is defined as a zone of comfort and tranquillity for its
customers. The modern materials mix with the classical
elegance of the hotel.
The LEDs create dynamism and luminosity in the space.

Covering for the spa &

wellness area

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VILLA de LAGUARDIA Hotel

Project: Villa de Laguardia Hotel

Location: Laguardia. Spain
Architect: Felipe Sáez de Gordoa, SGA
Area: 500 m2
System: ETFE triple-layer cushions of 250 microns printed / 250 microns transparent

Mix of styles. Contrast with the

modernity of the materials and
the classicism of the hotel.

The ETFE material used for the semicircular upper terrace and are supported in the garden,
covering blends the entry of light and solar contribute an interior volume that together with its
radiation, by printing one of its layers. great transparency to the outside environment,
Its geometry shaped arches, which rise from the spread the rest and relaxation pursued by the clients.

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 SOLAR CONTROL

One of the improvements of the C.C.

Vallsur was to replace the opaque
dome covering with AN ETFE covering
with solar control. Without a doubt it
highlights the functionality of the solar
control covering that lets you choose
two values ​​of light path inside. A space
that has gained in luminosity and gives
life to the activities that are carried out
inside.

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VALLSUR commercial centre
Project: Vallsur commercial centre
Location: Valladolid. Spain
Developer: Unibail-Rodamco
Architect: Inel 2000
Area: 490 m2
System: ETFE cushions with triple-layer solar control

The upper and intermediate sheets are printed

with designs that overlap.
The solar control system moves the intermediate
layer up or down, changing the passage of light
and solar radiation into the building.

Solar control system

machinery

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Sant Pere de Corbera d’Ebre CHURCH

Project: Covering for the old Sant Pere Church

Location: Corbera d’Ebre. Spain
Developer: Becsa
Architect: Ferran Vizoso - Núria Bordas
Area: 700 m2
System: Monolayer with ETFE sheet of 250 microns transparent

The old church was destroyed

during the Spanish Civil War.
This landmark building restored in
various phases now has an ETFE
transparent covering. The seamless
integration of this element respects
its historic character and gains a
multifunctional space.

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 INTEGRATION

The transparency of the

ETFE sheets makes the new
covering visually disappear
and it continues highlighting
the building.

Two systems of opposite construction; the strength of the existing buil-

ding in contrast to the lightness of the new covering.
The memory of this important historic monument has been preserved.

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Sant Pere de Corbera d’Ebre CHURCH

The lightweight metal frame follows the modulation of the building.

Its four modules wide, between 7 m and 9.60 m, have arches
distributed parallel every 1.60 m

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Luxembourg STATION

The Luxembourg Central Train Station was

built in the early 20th century.
The current alterations have expanded the
lobby, renewed the pedestrian marquee and
bicycle parking.
The hall stands out for the design and
details of the metal structure. The ETFE
coverings are naturally integrated into the
neo-baroque architecture of this building.

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 INTEGRATION

The new structure conveys a visual

lightness of great beauty, created
by means of a diamond-shaped
geometry. This element was also
used as the basis of a special
design printed on the ETFE sheet.
The pedestrian marquee, as an
inverted roof gable has a length of
117 m and a width of 8 m.

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Luxembourg Central Station

Project: Passenger and pedestrian marquee of the Luxembourg Central Station

Location: Luxembourg
Architect: AREP
Area: 2,400 m 2
System: Monolayer sheet of transparent ETFE of 250 microns and printed with a
special design

The hall marquee creates a unique and naturally integrated space at the station. The
cover, with a length of 65 m, is divided into 160 pieces of ETFE. Each membrane is
reinforced with cables arranged parallel each 85 cm. The printing of the sheet has
different opacities that blend the natural light. The new space was designed with a
dynamic structure, steel support and an ETFE covering.

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 DESIGN

In the commercial centre of Leclerc en

Les Portes du Valois, three skylights
were built as well as three coverings to
access the building.
Outdoor, a monolayer
ETFE coveringsand inside, ETFE cushion
skylights are light sources that give
richness to the interior decoration of the
commercial centre.

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LECLERC Commercial Centre
Project: Leclerc Les Portes du Valois commercial
centre
Location: Le Plessis Belleville. France
Area: 540 m2
System: In the building: ETFE triple-layer cushions
of 250 microns printed / 100 microns / 250
microns transparent.
In the accesses: monolayer with ETFE sheet
of 250 microns transparent

The roof of the building

opens to allow natural light
and enhance the interiors.

In the accesses of the building, the transparent

domes are constructed with an ETFE single-
layer sheet system. By day, natural light floods
the interior space, at night it lights up and turns
into a large lamp visible from the parking area.

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EL TIRO commercial centre

Project: El Tiro Commercial Centre

Location: Murcia. Spain
Architect: Alemán Arquitectos
Area: 524 m2
System: ETFE double-sheet cushions of 250 μm printed / 250 μm printed

In the great square where the two main axes of the

commercial space converge the dome of more
than 25 m diameter appears. The spectacular
geometry of the metal structure decomposes the
skylight in 24 triangular cushions.
The double-sheet printed cushions protect from
solar radiation, while having a very high visible
light pass through.

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NEW APPLICATION

Urban Space Station

Project: Urban Space Station

Location: Centro de arte Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid. Spain
Design and project: Natalie Jerimejenko and Angel Borrego
System: ETFE sheet of 150 μm transparent

ETFE membranes suit all types of projects

including new applications.
This device was designed to capture emissions
of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The new application served to see the
potential of the new material. An idealistic
and utopian concept that gives rise to a new
technology where art enhances environmental
conservation.

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 The new transparent construction

How is it applied?

IASO monolayer system

One single ETFE sheet with double curvature geometry, which

sometimes can also be contained in the plane. Generally,
reinforced by cables in one direction or both.
In monolayer applications, it is critical in the initial tension to
introduce a prestressed sheet. Knowledge of the subject and
a good calculation process will determine the appropriate
prestressed settings so that the coverings will work properly
over the years.

IASO puffy cushion system

It is constructed with two or more closed ETFE laminates in its

perimeter and supported with a perimeter anchorage system.
Requires an air inflation system in low humidity and at low
pressure (250 Pa), which is produced by a unit consisting of
fans and air distribution ducts.

IASO solar control system cushions, which by movable

intermediate layers and with an upper layer and printed
intermediate to modify the passage of light and solar radiation.

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What is its dimension?

Normally the circular or square geometry cushions

have maximum dimensions of 7.5 m and rectangular
cushions should not exceed 4.5 m.
The cushion length can reach 40 m. The dimensions
can be increased by introducing reinforcement with
mesh wire or other materials.

What anchoring system is used?

The cushions are set at the perimeter contour

through a system of extruded aluminium profiles.
The air tightness of the system is ensured by rubber
gaskets.

What are its design possibilities?

Applications with ETFE sheets allow for unique and
imaginative shapes in coverings as well as facades. It
enables making imaginative and unique shapes and
geometries. The main support structure must be able to
be inspired by the planned design of the ETFE enclosure,
collaborating with it as it were.

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 Technical features

ETFE is a strong, durable, and transparent A product with many economical advantages that
fluoropolymer. It constitutes an alternative amazes due to many technical characteristics:
to conventional materials endorsed by • Reduced weight
applications that have been in existence • It can be coloured, printed, and illuminated
for more than 25 years. • Highly transparent (95% visible light / 85% ul-
traviolet light)
ETFE is a lightweight material about 175 • Excellent reaction to fire (B-s1,d0, according
g/m 2 for a sheet of 100 microns, that is to EN13501- 1:2007)
highly durable, which offers a wide range • Impermeable
of possibilities in its shape and geometry • Self-cleaning with rain water
for designing innovative and spectacular • Permeable to UVA rays, impedes UVC rays
buildings. from entering
• Minimum maintenance
The lightness of the laminates and • Very resistant to exteriors
the fastening system result in lower • Recyclable
consumption in support structures and • Good resistance to impact (hail, etc.)
a considerable economic savings, even • Does not have visible mechanical deterioration
more so in structures with many lights and • Does not discolour or harden
elevated areas.
Applications:
Zoological / Large dimension coverings –
Commercial centres, offices, sport stadiums /
skylights / convention centres...

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1
250μm Transparent Sheet

Density: 1.75 g/cm3 (DIN 53479)

Sheet weight: 437 g/m2
Ultimate tensile strength >40 N/mm2
(DIN EN ISO 527-1)
Elongation at break:> 300%
(DIN EN ISO 527-1)
Melting point: 270ºC (DSC 16º K/min)
Visible light transmission> 90%
Fire rating: B-s1,d0
(EN 13501-1:2007)

2 250 μm print sheet (4.2/65/28)

Sheet thickness: 250 μm

Colour: silver
Point diameter: 4.2 mm
Printed surface: 65%
Visible light colour transmission: 28%
Total visible light transmission: 50%

3
250 micron printed sheet ref.16/70/16

Sheet thickness: 250 μm

Colour: silver
Point diameter: 16 mm
Printed surface: 70%
Visible light colour transmission: 16%
Total visible light transmission: 39%

4
250 micron white sheet

Sheet thickness: 250 μm

Visible light transmission: 30%

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