By Fabric Structures
Crossings Car Park Facade
This was a project to give the Christchurch Inner City area a less commercial appearance and more pleasing visual for the area. This project was worked in conjunction with Southbase Construction.
Scope of Work
To take Architects concept and turn into an Aesthetics look over an existing concrete carpark.
Client: Christchurch City Council
Project Location: Christchurch
Function Aesthetics
FABRICS
1. Type and Grade of Fabric Used –
a. Ferrari Stamisol FT381
2. Supplier – Serge Ferrari – France.
PROJECT CREDITS
1. Design & Patterns Fabspan, Australia
2. Engineering Fabspan - Australia
3. Fabrication: Structurflex
4. Project Manager James Bunn
5. Installation Structurflex
Fabric Structures Ltd specialises in the design and fabrication of bespoke architectural and event structures. We provide internal and external expertise on a wide range of materials including PVC - solid, PVC - mesh, Metal Mesh, PTFE & ETFE. We are also the local distributors for a range of architectural membrane products.
From fixed frame canopies, cable tensioned structures, insulated enclosures and facades, we deliver fabric solutions for commercial buildings, aquatic centres, outdoor sport and recreation spaces, events and exhibitions, across a range of sectors.
Our highly-skilled, multidisciplinary team (based across two sites in Whangarei and West Auckland), provides expertise across every aspect of production, from a technical understanding of specialist textiles, best practice design/engineering processes, building consent applications, through to project delivery.
Innovation is at the heart of our culture, demonstrated through our award-winning bespoke local and international solutions, ranging from purpose-built architect-led solutions to internal design-led fabric structures and facades.
At Fabric Structures, we collaborate with other industry-leading experts, including architects, specialist tensile engineers, leading fabric suppliers, steel fabricators, local civil contractors and professional riggers.
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