1469 (10")Connections. Category 10: Pavilions, Conference Centers, Roof Structures Mehran Gharaati & Andi Struga: Quebec, Canada The approach is to create a type of connection that won’t pierce the bamboo pole, in order to maintain optimum strength. After experimentation with a few connecting styles, a cone and brace connector was developed. A retractable bamboo roof was designed for a Metro station in downtown Montreal.
