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An architectural take on permanent shade umbrellas

February 1, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features

Taiwanese architect Cheng-Tsung FENG took inspiration from traditional oil-paper umbrellas to create an airy park pavilion that has a pocket garden and benches for people to gather and relax inside. The structure takes an umbrella’s design and turns it on its head—well, more literally on its sid…
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You can stand under their umbrella: Stunning shade for fans

February 1, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features

“The Organic Tree” was created to make a fan experience at the Australian Open more comfortable. VDM Group and Pattons implemented a detailed breakdown of the design, engineering, fabrication and installation process and spent the first week planning. Although this used up a week of its 12-week …
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Dynamic parking design

January 1, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features

Fabritecture was tasked with improving the aesthetics and functionality of the existing parking garage at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
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Shade solution covers Miami Carnaval

December 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

The project involved the installation of more than 31,000 screws and approximately 6,000 linear meters of a sophisticated clamping system. The selected material, PTFE B18039 Versaideg, was chosen for its exceptional properties and flexibility, making it ideal for the dynamic environment of the Miami…
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A public face

November 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

When a major credit union moved its corporate headquarters to the center of downtown Jacksonville, Fla., it wisely made a commitment to renovate several buildings along the primary pedestrian throughway that fronts its new property. VyStar Credit Union serves more than 825,000 military service membe…
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Colorado plains on the wing

October 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

On the wind-swept plains of Aurora, Colo., a monumental tensile structure gives the appearance of a giant winged bird alighting atop a performance stage. The site is part of a planned development for multiple parks for Aurora Highlands east of the Rockies of western Colorado.
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On the wings of a dragonfly

September 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

Although when grouped around a central building, the 12 freestanding structures may appear massive, the delicacy and transparency of the mesh fabric that encloses all 12 dramatically reduces the overall visual weightiness.
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Shopping on the cloud

August 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

It appears as if it is unfinished, but the design goal for this multifunctional building is to be as flexible as possible to contain and support “diverse human activities [that] can be deployed under the cloud, which can be expanded as needed,” according to PFEIFER Spatial Structures, the engine…
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