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Fabric protection for new cars

April 1st, 2015

An auto dealer shade saddle shades cars and people, and offers a sustainable extra. By Bruce N. Wright, AIA Wolfsburg, Germany, located about 65 km east of Hannover, could be considered the Disneyworld of the automobile industry. The VW Autostadt is designed like a theme park with eight “pavilions” that house VW’s various car brands […]

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A car park with a view and protection

January 1st, 2015

Tensile cover turns an ordinary parking shelter into a focal point for a Mexico City supermarket. By Julie Swiler The Santa Fe area of Mexico City is a booming business district with high rises and dramatic contemporary architecture, a modern contrast to many of the neighborhoods in the historic city. A fairly new development on […]

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