Special Structures Lab Ltd - The Valhalla

Rudi Enos designed the Valhalla as the largest of his 1990’s portable membrane structures. Named after the Norse fables’ Hall of the Gods, it was intended to be the largest portable structure ever built available for hire. At 12,600m2, it is closely followed by the Kayam (10,490m2) and the MT66 MegaDome (8,800m2). By any standards these are the largest portable structures ever used for major events.

All sizes quoted are for the perimeter of the roof profile when seen in plan view.

In Norse mythology, Valhalla (Old Norse Valhöll) was the majestic hall of slain warriors, presided over by the god Odin, principal god of the Vikings. This hosted these Einherjar, warrior souls who had died a courageous death in battle. The largest building in Asgard, heavenly home of the gods, Valhalla constituted one of its 12 realms, its cavernous interior playing host to Viking heroes awaiting Ragnarök; final battle of the world. This legendary building provided rich inspiration for the very real Valhalla project.

The Valhalla portable membrane structure is simply staggering. This structure uses unique methods of design, manufacture and installation to achieve the project aims of devising a large-scale portable structure which could house the same events as a permanent arena. Conceived and designed to provide the same sense of wonder to all who enter for the first time, as that original building of Asgard, the proportions of the Valhalla structure do not shame the legend. It is 86m wide, 160m long and 25m high / 282ft x 600ft x 82ft - 106m x 180m / 347ft x 590ft to the main anchors. The Valhalla membrane structure as conceived is, simply put, the largest practical mobile membrane structure ever built, that also has the ability to be moved quickly.