Taiyo Europe GmbH

23/12/2025

23/10/2025

Merck Darmstadt OPV – Empowering Tomorrow

Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Completion Date: April 2019
Architect: HENN Architects
Engineer: LEICHT Structural Engineering & Specialist Consulting GmbH
Fabric Type: ETFE Film (Single Layer, Printed, with Integrated PV Elements)
Project Size: 265 sqm (≈ 2,850 sq.ft.)
Market Sector: Institutional / Facades

Taiyo Europe successfully completed the Merck Darmstadt OPV façade project in March 2019, delivering a striking and technologically advanced architectural solution that reflects Merck’s innovative spirit.
The scope of work included steelworks and the installation of a single-layer ETFE system, printed and equipped with photovoltaic (PV) modules.

By integrating OPV (Organic Photovoltaic) modules directly into Taiyo’s color-printed, translucent ETFE films, the design team achieved both aesthetic brilliance and functional sustainability. The resulting façade stands as a trendsetting showcase of innovation, harmonizing art, architecture, and renewable energy.

Architectural Highlights

ETFE single-layer system with customized printing for light control and visual identity
Integrated OPV modules enabling energy generation through the façade
Lightweight steel structure supporting the flexible and transparent ETFE membrane

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https://taiyo-europe.com/projects/database-of-projects

09/10/2025

Yapi Kredi Banking Academy ETFE

The project in Istanbul stands as a symbol of innovation and sustainability. Designed by TEGET and engineered by Maffeis Engineering S.p.A, the Academy features a three-layer ETFE roof and façade system by Taiyo Europe, creating a luminous, energy-efficient space that inspires the next generation of financial leaders.

The advanced ETFE system provides exceptional light transmission and thermal performance, allowing natural daylight to fill the interior while ensuring optimal comfort and energy efficiency. Its lightweight, translucent structure gives the building both architectural elegance and functional excellence—an outstanding example of innovation in educational design.

This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of Yapi Kredi Bank and Taiyo Europe to sustainability, technology, and human development through intelligent design and engineering expertise.

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Maffeis Engineering

25/09/2025

Center Parcs – Vienne, France

Located in the heart of Europe, this waterpark stays open all year round thanks to its ETFE roof, designed for both performance and beauty.

Taiyo Europe GmbH covered 6,285 sqm with innovative 3-layer ETFE cushions, engineered by LEICHT Structural engineering and specialist consulting GmbH designed by Art'Ur Architectes The multi-layer cushions allow natural light and UV rays to pass through while offering flexibility in shape and design.

An example of how ETFE technology transforms leisure spaces into bright, welcoming destinations for visitors in every season.

02/09/2025

✨ Project Showcase – Place Rogier✨

Back in 2018, Taiyo Europe had the privilege to collaborate with XDGA and Konstrukt AG on a landmark structure in Brussels, Europe.

🏗️ Our Scope: Design, fabrication & installation of a 65m diameter awning roof.

🎨 Materials: Innovative ETFE film & durable PVC membranes, supported by cable structures.

🌐 Application: Roof, ceiling & canopy for the entertainment and leisure sector.

📏 Scale: 3,000 m² ETFE + 1,700 m² PVC.
The result?

A unique chessboard shading effect, blending light, shadow, and structure to create a striking visitor experience.
🔹 Architect: XDGA
🔹 Engineering: Taiyo Europe, Konstrukt AG

Even though this project was completed a few years ago, we’re proud to highlight it today as a showcase of innovation and design excellence that continues to inspire.

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03/07/2025

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24/06/2025

🏙️ Center Balexert – Geneva, Switzerland

Taiyo Europe was proud to take part in the revitalization of one of Geneva’s most iconic commercial hubs — the Balexert Center.

In collaboration with Hevron SA , and working alongside S+M Architectes SA and Ramseier & Associates LTD., we engineered, manufactured, and installed 26 printed ETFE cushions (5 layers) covering a total of 2,600 sqm.

The new ETFE roof brings modern daylighting and energy efficiency to the heart of the shopping center, replacing the original roof and transforming the central court into a bright and inviting space.

📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland
📐 Material: 5-layer ETFE
🏗 Application: Roof
🏗 Architect: S+M Architectes SA
🏗Engineering Ramseier & Associates LTD.
📏 Size: 2,600 sqm
🗓 Year Completed: 2019

Other sister companies of Taiyo Europe:
MakMax Taiyo Middle East

12/01/2021

Taiyo is happy to inform that we finished membrane roof of Estadio Ciudad de Valencia in Spain! 😊😊 Taiyo´s scope of work was engineering, fabrication and installation of 8800 sqm of PVC membrane roof.

We thank Redaelli Tecna spa for selecting us as preferred partner and to be able to work on this great project of Grupo Bertolín. It was a great pleasure to work with such professional teams! Many thanks also to Maffeis Engineering for their great engineering work and support!

23/12/2020

One of the real joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to say “Thank You”: to our Clients, Partners, Collaborators, Friends and Fans!
May 2021 be an year of personal and professional outstanding achievements to us all! Happy Holiday Season!
These are the sincere wishes of Taiyo Europe GmbH and the 太陽工業株式会社／MakMax TaiyoKogyo Corporation.

*Project: Testtower Thyssenkrupp, 16.000 sqm PTFE:
https://taiyo-europe.com/?taiyo-portfolio=testtower-thyssen-krupp

27/11/2020

Taiyo is very happy to have had the opportunity to be part of the new issue of the e-magazine Spatial Structures! 😍

Please find more about our three projects: Swatch HQ in Biel, Switzerland, Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain and Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg, Russia under the following link.
https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma99520023502346&context=L&vid=44SUR_INST:ResearchRepository

Taiyo´s projects are to find on pages 36-38.

Many thanks to Team for their professional work! 👍

12/11/2020

The annual Emporis Skyscraper Awards unveiled ten winning tall projects today with the new Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg, Russia taking the top spot this year. 👍👏

Standing 1,515 feet (462 meters) tall, the GORPROJECT & RMJM-designed headquarters for natural gas giant Gazprom is the tallest building in Russia as well as in Europe and ranks number 14 worldwide.

We are proud to be part of the Lakhta Center project, executing the roof of the right building next to the Tower. 😊

https://archinect.com/news/bustler/7999/lakhta-center-the-world-s-northernmost-supertall-tower-wins-emporis-skyscraper-award

09/10/2020

O2 Arena is coming to life again! 👏😊 Everything is set to reopen doors this winter for the first time since March because of the Covid-19 crises. We are looking forward to concerts & events! 🎵🎶 O2 Arena/Millennium Dome in London, UK is Taiyo´s job and the world’s largest membrane dome with a surface of over 80,000 square meters.

Some of the UK’s largest and most legendary venues, such as the O2 Arena (London) - boasting capacity of 20,000 - and the Royal Albert Hall.