Project data

Client: Halifax Holidays

Engineer: Peter Sullivan & Assoc.

Design and fabrication: Shade To Order Pty Ltd.

Fabric: PVDF-coated PVC/Polyester Précontraint 802 by Serge Ferrari

Tensile Canopy improves shade, protects amenities

December 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Halifax Holiday Park is a campground set in a natural bushland and surrounded by two calm beaches in Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia, a popular vacation region for many Australians as well as foreigners due to its natural beauty. Halifax Holiday runs a number of vacation sites, and the Nelson…
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Courtyard Canopies

October 27, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

The small courtyard at the center of Gateway Community College’s Incubator Building in Phoenix, Ariz., could have easily been overlooked during the institution’s remodeling efforts. Thanks to an ambitious fabric architecture installation, however, the outdoor space was transformed into one of th…
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Iconic PTFE canopy greets and protects travelers

October 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

The San Diego International Airport (SDIA) wanted to make life easier for travelers needing rental cars by providing a one-stop centralized hub that would be quick and easy to access. They developed the SDIA Rental Car Center, a two million square-foot complex that houses all car rental companies an…
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Backyard patio shade

August 30, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

A custom shade disc transforms a scorching residential backyard into a shady oasis. In the arid Southwest, a little shade can go a long way toward transforming a residential backyard from a scorching desert to a shady oasis. One Tucson, Ariz., couple decided to shade their yard in style by installin…
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Textile fibers reinforce a building

August 30, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

A Japanese fabric manufacturer reinforces its showroom against earthquakes, while making a provocative visual statement. With the four main islands of Japan perched atop a convergence of three major tectonic plate boundaries, the country has a history of earthquakes and seismic activity. The ongoing…
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Custom shade canopy

August 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Fabric architecture makes a rooftop patio more useable and comfortable. When it comes to creating residential shade solutions, an awning will usually do. But Sugar House Awning Industries of Midvale, Utah, had a client that wanted a more unique solution of a custom-built slide wire cable canopy with…
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Functional tensioned shade sculpture

August 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Framed structure of gently arching beams creates a focal point and memorable landmark for a community. Early 1900s towns in the U.S. Southwest sprung up like cacti wherever stagecoach stops seemed appropriate. Established in 1912, Tolleson, Ariz., is one of those stagecoach layover points, and like …
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Sheltering safety standards with fabric

June 28, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors, Features

Fabric roofing structure—one of the largest in North America—allows a crash test facility to continue research year-round. Earlier this year, the National Safety Council estimated motor vehicle deaths to be 8 percent higher in 2015 than they were in 2014—the largest year-over-year percentage i…
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School shade

June 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Shade structure at a mid-century kindergarten in New Zealand adds a contemporary facelift and protection from the sun. Of all the roles that shade structures fulfill—from aesthetic appeal to space expansion—their most critical function is weather protection. Few places require as much protection…
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Multi-functional shade

May 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Cantilevered fabric shade structure features electrical wiring and high-pressure tubing to accomodate misting fans, signage and lighting design. Kona Grill is a national restaurant chain known for its sleek décor, and select locations are now known for the dynamic exterior architecture. When the Ko…
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