THE MALL PROJECT ( TWIN CONE )
TWIN CONE
A bespoke twin cone, fixed edge tensile membrane structure, precision-engineered to cover the central plaza atrium of a large commercial mall.
Anchored by two dominant central masts, the structure features a classic conical form on each mast with all boundary edges firmly clamped to the duct perimeter — creating a taut, architecturally refined roofing envelope over a rectangular atrium duct.
The geometry of each cone was meticulously defined in response to the existing structural drawings and site-specific CAD data, ensuring a seamless integration with the building's architecture.
The valley formed between the two cones was subject to rigorous water ponding analysis, ensuring zero water accumulation and long-term weatherproofing performance.
Each cone apex is finished with a high-durability FRP cap, protecting the structural tip while delivering a clean, polished termination detail.
Twin cones rising above the heart of the mall — where engineering shelters commerce and architecture inspires experience.
Sheltering Commerce.
Elevating Experience.
Designed as the primary overhead roofing solution for the central plaza atrium of a busy commercial mall, this twin cone tensile membrane transforms the heart of the building into a sheltered, light-filled, visually dynamic space.
The structure provides year-round weather protection to the mall's central gathering zone, enabling continuous commercial activity beneath an architecturally striking canopy.
As the centrepiece of the mall's interior landscape, it also serves as a powerful visual identity element — elevating the overall aesthetic and customer experience of the entire property.
Engineered For
Precision Performance
Reimagining Vision.
Delivering Without Compromise.
When the client and architect initially envisioned a conventional polycarbonate dome over the atrium duct, MECANCO saw a greater opportunity.
Our team presented alternative design render options that reimagined the space entirely — and the response was immediate appreciation.
The proposed twin cone tensile solution was approved by the client, architect and project consultants, replacing a generic solution with one that is architecturally distinctive, structurally superior and functionally enduring.
Executed at significant elevation on the building's top terrace, this project demanded exceptional precision and site management — both of which MECANCO delivered without compromise.
Today, the mall operates under our membrane roof, a living testament to what thoughtful design engineering can achieve.
