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		Designed as an open air events space, the theatre consisted of a simple circular grass bund with a series of tubular stainless steel uprights to it's perimeter. The space is to be used for occasional outdoor events, but spends most of it's life as a static feature within the Park. Canopies and side wings (to prevent wind whistle across microphones) are then attached to a series of sleeved holes along the top of each upright.
	8 No stainless steel tubes carry cables to support a fire- retardant coated P.V.C membrane, back- cloth and side-wings. Portuguese granite was used for the two sets of steps, situated behind the side wings.	PLAN
		Proprietary earth anchors are used as fixing points to guide ropes, and are concealed behind hinged stainless steel cover plates when not in use. Conventional rachet tensioners are used to pull the membrane roof into shape.
Commissioned by Milton Keynes Parks Trust. Designed with Landscape Town and Country. Consultant engineer Peter Weston. Steel work by Gustis of Wellingborough. Canopy by Pinnel and Bax, Northampton. Back drop by Hudnall contracting, Huntingdon. Granite steps and kerbs by Atlantic Granite, West Drayton.
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