Kinetic architecture – The brains behind the brawn

Tottenham Hotspur 10,000t retractable pitch

• The pitch and touchline retracts in 25 minutes, by remote control
• There are 290 electric motors and over 140 hydraulic cylinders
• The EC&I system contains over 1,800 devices and 148 enclosures

Hydraulic stage set lifting rig

• The stage towers are built through repeated 1.25 metre lifts
• Hydraulic rams provide power, controlled by bespoke EC&I
• The rig is rugged, SIL safety rated and modular for transportation

Swiss Re bespoke access solution

• SCX designed, tested and installed 5 bespoke access machines
• Cradles travel down the building while a 30m boom serves the top
• Mechanical and electrical interfaces keep things smooth and safe

Two concertina roofs at Wimbledon

• Both roofs close in 10 minutes, operated from a central control room
• Each roof has up to 120 actuators, 44 motors, 164 servos and 50 VSDs
• Complex integrated mechanical and electrical design solution

Wembley stadium retractable seating

• 800 seats swing upwards to reveal a flat surface for the stage
• Eighteen powerful 8-metre cylinders raise and lower the seating
• Simple controls automate the lift, with sensors for positional data