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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: Cable Net Wall
Architect: Rafael Viñoly Architects
Structural Engineer: Dewhurst Macfarlane and Partners

The unidirectional cable net walls at the ends of this performing arts center in Philadelphia are as close to structure-free as any glass wall yet built. The cables behind the glass seams carry the weight of the glass and resist wind loads by lifting weights held at their ends.


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TriPyramid’s cast stainless steel fitting holds the glass panels by the corners. Wind load and deadweight are taken into the cable by the integral cable clamp assembly.
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