The Vidy Theater - A Double-Layered Timber Folded Plate Structure

This video shows the design, production and construction of the Vidy Theater. It is the first double-layered timber folded plate structure, achieving a column-free span of up to 20 meters with a plate thickness of only 45 millimeters. The CLT plates are connected with newly developed double through tenon joints (DTTJ), allowing for a rapid, precise and simple assembly. More information: Client: Theater Vidy, 2016-2017 Scientific Development at EPFL IBOIS: Dr. Christopher Robeller, Julien Gamerro, Prof. Yves Weinand Architects: Yves Weinand, Lausanne / Atelier Cube, Lausanne Structural Engineering: Bureau d’Études Weinand, Liege Wood processing and construction: Blumer Lehmann AG, Schilliger Holz AG, Balteschwiler AG. Photo Credits: EPFL IBOIS, Vidy Theater and Ilka Kramer. Music: “Straight“ by Bensound