By Fabric Structures
The client was looking to provide sun protection to the north facing elevations of an existing building as well as make an architectural statement out of an otherwise square building.
A self resolving engineered steel frame structure was designed to attached to the elderly and structurally limited building, with which to take the individually tensioned PVC membrane shade sails.
Client: Creative Spaces Te Puia
Fabric Type: Mesh
Scope of Work: Concept – Design – Fabricate - Install
Location: Te Puia Building, Rotorua
Size: 35m x 3m
Completion: 2nd May 2007
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.
"Big enough to execute with excellence, but small enough to know you."
We build sustainable working relationships with our clients, collaborating closely with them to understand their needs and issues so that we can provide the best solutions.