Harper College Stage Roof: Installed

PALATINE, IL

The stage roof structure for Harper College is nearing completion. This 1250 square foot stage roof is supported by two parallel arches, canted away from each other with a PTFE Tensile Membrane roof. The structure is notable in that it has been designed and built with removable PTFE side wall panel and rear panel elements. The owner will be able to configure the structure for different applications.

Span Systems robust design and fabrication of the removable walls allows the owner to plan and leave in place different configurations and remain in compliance with all local code requirement regarding the wind and weather resistance. The structure's first use will be the Harper College 2016 Commencement Ceremonies. The side walls will be removed to allow the graduates to pass from one side to the other up and down the ramps at the side of the stage.

ARCHITECT: Eriksson Engineering Associates

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Power Construction