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The Deck National Theatre, London Building, Project, Photo, News, Design, Image
The Deck, National Theatre, London : Information
South Bank Development by A-EM Studio Ltd in London, England, UK
The Deck, National Theatre, London
A-EM Studio Ltd
Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award Finalist 2009

About the project
The National Theatre wanted to use its public spaces more imaginatively,
and raise more revenue. The roof seemed to be an ideal place for receptions
and corporate entertainment. It has spectacular views, is easily accessible
from the foyer, and has service access from the back of house.
A-EM responded to the brief by designing the Deck, a 200 square metre
glowing box structure, made from tubular mild steel clad with polycarbonate
panels. A tensile PVC membrane roof fits over the central space and
is lit by LED fittings which produce kaleidoscopic colours.
However, the site cannot take loading and it is exposed to high winds.
The solution was to suspend the structure on a steel support, transferring
loadings to bearing points. The pre-fabricated pavilion was craned
into position and bolted together on site. It was designed to be dismantled,
as initially planning permission was only for seven months each year.
This is an inventive, cost effective design solution, on a complex
and sensitive site.

The Deck has proved a success first season earnings were twice
those predicted and now has full permission for five years.
Judges' comment
"The Deck has successfully met awkward construction challenges
and ingeniously created a new event facility."
The Deck, National Theatre - Building Information
Client: National Theatre
Principal designer: A-EM Studio Ltd
Principal engineer: Delstar Engineering, Flint & Neill Ltd
Principal contractor: National Theatre
Contract value: £500,000
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