Uni Systems Retractable Roof

Each triangular shaped panel is 36 feet wide at the base and 42 feet long.
Uni systems retractable roof. The 180 000 square foot retractable roof consists of two large panels that bi part at the 50 yard line and rest over each end zone when in the open position. Award winning en fold stadium grade retractable awnings are designed engineered and manufactured by the top name in retractable stadium roofs. Uni systems engineering designed supplied and installed the nrg stadium retractable roof the first in the nfl. We designed and supplied the roof mechanization and control systems for all 7 of the most recent retractable roof national football league and major league baseball stadiums.
These elements are regularly showcased and choreographed into highly publicized events such as opening ceremonies and the super bowl. Uni systems engineering has been bringing movement to iconic professional sports stadiums since 1998. Motorized retractable roofs systems warrantee 5 years. The company was founded in 1968 by cyril silberman ceo and began extensive work within the aerospace industry including the design and installation of hangar doors landing gea.
Our motorized retractable roofs are the ideal solution for technologically covering your house hotels restaurants and wide outdoor spaces. Uni systems llc is a design construction and manufacturing firm located in minneapolis minnesota specializing in kinetic architecture or movable mechanized structures. The tip of each panel is rotated up 24 feet to the open position with a 50 ton jack screw powered by a 5 horsepower motor. Uni systems has been involved in the construction of five of the seven sports stadiums incorporating retractable roofs in north america since 1999.
Uni systems engineering designed supplied and installed the starlight theatre operable roof.