Tensile fabric structures.
Light, expressive membrane structures for shade, shelter and arrival — form-found, engineered for wind and weather, and built to last.
Form found by forces.
A tensile fabric structure gets its strength from shape and pre-tension. Getting that shape right — together with masts, cables, anchors and drainage — is an engineering exercise as much as a design one.
We form-find the membrane, pattern the fabric, design the steel support system and foundations for wind uplift, and coordinate fabrication, tensioning and installation on site.
Where we use them.
PVC-coated polyester, PTFE and HDPE shade fabrics — selected for span, translucency, life and budget.
Car parking shade structures
Cantilever and double-cantilever membrane car parks for offices, factories, apartments and malls.
EV charging canopies
Weather-protected charging bays with integrated lighting and cable routing provisions.
Entrance canopies
Signature arrival structures for homes, offices, hotels, showrooms and campuses.
Conical & umbrella canopies
Mast-supported cones for plazas, food courts, amphitheatres and outdoor seating.
Shade sails
Hypar sails for courtyards, terraces, play areas, pool decks and landscapes.
Walkway & drop-off covers
Covered walkways, bus bays and loading-dock membranes.
- Concept & 3D form-finding
- Membrane patterning & fabric selection
- Structural design of masts, frames & cables
- Foundation design for wind uplift
- Fabrication & anti-corrosive finishes
- Tensioning, installation & rainwater drainage
Illustrations show typical tensile fabric structure types we design and build. Project photographs are shared on request.
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