Hotel features metal mesh façade

May 1, 2009  |  Exteriors

Mexican architect Enrique Norten and TEN Arquitectos recently announced five new commercial and residential buildings in New York City, including Habita Chelsea Hotel on West 27th Street. The hotel features a metal mesh façade and exterior glass elevator that rises up through a slender glass …
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Inflatable structure showcases international rugby

May 1, 2009  |  Exteriors

Fabric Shelter System | Whangarei, NTLD, New Zealand The project, which won an Award of Excellence in the air structures category of the 2008 International Achievement Awards, entailed the design and build of an inflatable structure in the shape of a rugby ball. Inside was a large mezzanine floor, s…
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Inflatable structure serves as portable venue for football tournament

May 1, 2009  |  Exteriors

Tectoniks Ltd. | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom The project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the air structures category of the 2008 International Achievement Awards, involved the design and construction of an inflatable structure to serve as a portable venue for the promotion …
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National Stadium for 2008 Olympics features ETFE roof and PTFE ceiling

May 1, 2009  |  Exteriors

Beijing N&L Fabric Technology Co. Ltd. | Beijing, China Covertex GmbH | United Kingdom The Beijing National Stadium, which won an Award of Excellence in the architectural structures category of the 2008 International Achievement Awards, was the center of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The roof …
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Structure masts support large PTFE sails

May 1, 2009  |  Exteriors

Span Systems Inc. | Manchester, N.H., United States The project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the architectural structures category of the 2008 International Achievement Awards, consists of two large porte cocheres, one at each major entrance to the new facility, the Twin River Ente…
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ETFE roof structures provide covered areas for schools

May 1, 2009  |  Exteriors

Architen Landrell Associates | Chepstow, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom The project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the architectural structures category of the 2008 International Achievement Awards, included two single ply ETFE roof structures installed at two schools in Oldham, Lanca…
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Fabric canopy helps cantina practice sustainability

May 1, 2009  |  Case Studies, Exteriors, Features

The new Sante Fe Opera cantina observes sustainable conventions and leaves the patrons fed and dry. I love sitting underneath the canopy at the Cantina on a rainy day,” says architect Hugh Hardy, principal of H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture, designer of the new Sante Fe Opera dining facili…
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Mesh fabric creates dramatic building façade

May 1, 2009  |  Exteriors, Features

A curtain-like canopy on this Tacoma apartment building adds a theatrical touch to the entry. Hanna Heights is a 35-unit, eight story multifamily apartment building located in a trendy section of Tacoma, Washington, just five short blocks from the Thea Foss Waterway that reaches deep into downtown l…
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World’s largest awning casts wide shadow

March 1, 2009  |  Exteriors

In an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of Records during the recent R+T trade show of rolling shutters, doors and gates, and sun protection equipment, the Stuttgart, Germany international trade fare unveiled an enormous retractable awning. Measuring 14m by 7.4m, the fully functioning articulating …
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World’s first permanent tensioned fabric structure turns 35

March 1, 2009  |  Exteriors

The world’s first permanent tensioned fabric structure remains in good condition 35 years later at the University of La Verne in La Verne, Calif. The tensioned membrane roofing system covers the university structure officially known as the Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion. A state-of-the-…
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