Extendable Roof Covering over Arena in Saragossa
Construction of the arena began towards the end of the 19th century. The fact that the complex, with its 15,000 seats, was used for only a few days a year during the summer months and exclusively for bullfighting, led to plans for a more extensive exploitation, especially for other cultural events. In order not to be dependent on the vagaries of the weather, a means of covering the arena was sought. The concept that was realized provides a roof over the entire seating area in a lightweight, translucent form of construction, leaving an opening over the central sanded area of the arena. This central opening can be closed with a further translucent covering, which can be extended or retracted as required.
