Opera roof makeover

June 30, 2014  |  Exteriors

The theater’s recently completed rebuilding program replaced a 1960s era roof with a 55,000 sq ft fabric tensile roof. By Frank Edgerton Martin Sopot Opera LeÅ›na (also known as the Forest Opera) is one of Poland’s most famous outdoor theaters and one of the most beautiful in Europe. …
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Fabric roofing with an exposed field

June 16, 2014  |  Exteriors

Meeting the requirements set by FIFA for the 2014 World Cup stadium in Salvador, Brazil. Drogba, Messi, Rooney, Ronaldo and more have stepped onto the pitch to play the beautiful game at the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. But before the games began, a lot …
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Wood makes this poolside canopy good

May 1, 2014  |  Exteriors, Features

The carefully engineered use of timber in this fabric tensile structure system leads to a unique and warm result. By Frank Edgerton Martin It’s hard to imagine going to the Greek islands and not wanting to stay outside. The Ostraco Hotel in Mykonos recently added a tensile structure to shade i…
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Diamond in the shade

February 1, 2014  |  Exteriors

By Bruce N. Wright, AIA The late Annette Funicello may once have frolicked on Waikiki Beach while filming one of her iconic beach party films with Frankie Avalon, but many of her generation can now enjoy a protected view of Diamond Head volcano from the Maunalani Nursing Home and Rehab Center not fa…
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A shade ensemble offers privacy with a view

January 1, 2014  |  Exteriors, Features

By Katherine Carlson A street-level condominium courtyard lacked the privacy for dining, swimming and relaxation, and the owner, who used the condo for high-end holiday rental, looked to Shades (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Phuket, Thailand, to transform a fishbowl into an oasis. The maker of shades and free…
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Retail awning design serves many purposes

January 1, 2014  |  Exteriors, Features

Bike shop fabric structure simulates amphitheater, protects from rain and sun, and gives retailer a competitive edge. By Mark Zeh The Bike Route is one of the hubs of the local bicycling community in Naples, Fla. It sits in a typical American retail setting, fronted by a paved parking lot, which dir…
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Motorized retractable roof stands up to elements

December 1, 2013  |  Exteriors, Features

By Kathy Carlson When the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), needed to enclose a large courtyard to be able to use the space year-round, they turned to J. Miller Canvas Inc. of Santa Ana, Calif., to make it happen. The solution: a motorized, sliding panel roof system, engineered to be c…
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The versatility of fabric for shade

December 1, 2013  |  Case Studies, Exteriors, Features, Interiors

From urban renewal to water conservation to alfresco elegance, the benefits of shade structures cover a lot of ground. By Sigrid Tornquist There’s something about a well-designed textile shade structure that acts like an invitation. Whether the structure is angular or curved, freestanding or a…
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The Souk Okaz

December 1, 2013  |  Case Studies, Exteriors, Features

Tensile membrane design recalls rich cultural history. By Julie Swiler Located in the Mecca Province, on the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, lies the city of Taif. With fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery, the city of 500,000 is a popular getaway from the intense…
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Safety Components awning project wins IAA Award

December 1, 2013  |  Exteriors, Features

A commercial awning project using Safety Components’ WeatherMax outdoor performance fabric received an International Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Commercial Awnings and Canopies, more than 900 sq. ft. category. The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) ann…
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