A town favorite, the canopy over the square used to have a canvas roof. After a year and a half of exposure, the canvas became weathered and dirty. The city wanted to replace the canopy with something affordable that would allow light to shine through, but also protect the stage area from the weather and have a pleasant appearance. Smee + Busby Architects began a search for a lightweight translucent roof to fasten on to the structural steel support that would endure the weather, as well as look thin and clean. Jerry Brewer from Translucent Design LLC suggested CPI Daylighting’s Pentaglas 12 as the perfect solution for the project. The Pentaglas canopy at Market Square offers superior longevity, light diffusion and aesthetic appeal. It is also a perfect fit for the upgraded backlighting system installed during the renovation. Computer controlled LEDLive 100 lights, manufactured by Nexxus Commercial Lighting Division, provide a brilliant light display during live shows. The White Pentaglas Canopy reflects the light back onto the stage while at the same time allowing the light to shine through the canopy for a dramatic visual effect.
General contractor: Christopoules/Kennedy Construction, Knoxville
Architect: Smee + Busby Architects, Knoxville
Lights: Nexxus Commercial Lighting Division, Charlotte, N.C.
Distributor: Jerry Brewer, Translucent Design, Knoxville
Translucent roof: CPI Daylighting, Lake Forest, Ill., www.cpidaylighting.com
