RubberGard EPDM chosen to waterproof Seoul Robot and AI Museum
In 2019, the Seoul Metropolitan Government hosted an international competition for the design of the Robot & AI Museum (RAIM). Turkish architectural studio MELIKE ALTINISIK ARCHITECTS won the competition with a unique and smart design that called for smart building methodologies.
| Project ID | |
|---|---|
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Project type | New Build |
| Building type | Museum |
| Roof surface | 3,200 m² |
| Product used | RubberGard EPDM 1.1 mm |
| System used | Fully adhered |
The RAIM building is characterized by a futuristic sphere-like structure. The roofing requirements were very challenging. In particular, special attention was needed for the gutter section located in the middle of the dome and around the opening area.
The steel roof structure was first covered with mineral wool insulation, steel plates and cover boards. Elevate’s RubberGard EPDM roofing membrane was then fully adhered on top. Afterwards, metal rain screens were mounted on gasket fixations throughout the roof structure. Each rain screen panel was different, no two panels were identical, so installation and positioning of the fixations was critical.
Installation of the roof was carried out by HWA Seok Engineering, Elevate’s long-term partner in South Korea, who has vast experience with similar projects. They also provided technical support to the architects and had sufficient local stock, meaning they could react quickly to the customer's needs.
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