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Fabric Architecture Limited is a design house specialising in the desi gn, engineering, manufacture and installation of tensile fabric structures since 1982. At Fabric Architecture, we are inspired by nature, nature, every detail of every st ructure is meticulously considered and beautifully executed.
While there are endless applications for tensile fabric st ructures, we have selected the ones that have proved most popular in our 30 years of d oing business. Throughout this brochure, you will see how you can achieve a solution or ‘look’ by selecting a product (40 unique Signature Structures in over 100 sizes) or by creating a custom Design & Bui ld structure. This brochure is designed to give you inspiration and spark creativity. We hope you enjoy the images and are motivated to consider fabric!
Gateshead International Stadium, England
City Cruise, Southampton, England
Tioga Town Center, Florida, USA
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services
Storyboard
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Walkways
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Performance
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Entrances
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Shelter & Shade
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Feature Canopies
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Interiors
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Tensiles Defined:
Inspiration
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A tensile form, as its name suggests, is under tension throughout its entire shape. This provides many benefits over traditional shelters including:
Offices
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Design & Build/Custom:
Interiors:
The turn key process from concept to completion
Beautifully practical fabric ceiling systems
Minehead Train Station, England
Products: 40 unique Signature Structures in over 100 sizes
Dublin Airport Terminal 2, Ireland
Cranbrook School, Ilford, England
Long Lasting Canopies: up to 30 years depending on the fabric selected Permanent Solutions: fully engineered to comply with current building design codes covering all predicted weather conditions in the local region. Environmental Peace of Mind: Fabrics can be completely recycled & some actively harvest rainwater & reduce glare. Healthy Living: Canopies can help prevent skin cancer and encourage activity on rainy days.
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storyboard: Orwell Quay, Suffolk, UK
design consultancy
form finding
canopy patterning
finite element analysis
structural engineering
project management
manufacture
installation
d l i u b & n g i s e d
walkways
s e r u t c u rt s e r u t a n g i s
Linked Conics
Wave
Triple Conic
Fort
Stork
Hull
Classroom
Consideration: Some walkway canopies can be linked together in a ‘step and repeat’ system to offer greater coverage.
walkways
Morfa Retail, Swansea, Wales
d l i u b & n g i s e d
IKEA , Southampton, England
Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
City Cruise, Southampton, England
direct foot traffic
Dogs Trust, West Calder, Scotland
enhance building facades
Glasgow Fort Retail, Scotland
create signage opportunities
offer shading/dry space
s e r u t c u rt s e r u t a n g i s
performance
Skylar
Clam Shell
Bandshell
Hoop
Pagoda Evo
Single & Double Conics
Enhance your performance area with:
canopy & stage illumination rainwater management
speakers central or perimeter supports
performance
Brands Hatch Circuit, Kent, England
Castletroy Park, Limerick, Ireland
Gateshead International Stadium, England
Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
Adding a covered performance space can:
Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
increase traffic to your venue increase revenue
make the space usable year round create a landmark for the community
d l i u b & n g i s e d
s e r u t c u rt s e r u t a n g i s
entrances
Double Inverse Conic
Bandshell
Wave
Double Conic
Iron Mountain
Consideration: create a sense of arrival by transforming plain buildings into something spectacular. Perfect for new construction or refurbishments.
entrances
The Nationals Baseball Stadium, Washington DC, USA
Jersey Airport, Channel Islands
IKEA , Southampton, England
Although it is often simpler for the structure to remain separate from the adjacent building, connections can be designed to provide a weatherproof seal. Everyone likes to ‘make an entrance’... shouldn’t shouldn’t your project?
d l i u b & n g i s e d
s e r u t c u rt s e r u t a n g i s
shelter & shade
Single Conic
Sirocco
Playshade
Pod
Mistral
Pagoda Twin
Long lasting architectural fabric options: Shade Net, PVC and Silicone Glass Weave Consideration: Steel framework can be painted to any RAL color. Canopies are available in a variety of vibrant colors.
shelter & shade
Voyager School, Peterborough, England
Nido, Spitalfields, London, England
Wellington College, Bracknell, England
Chester Racecourse, England
Perfect for parks, schools, retail/leisure, sporting venues & healthcare facilities Canopies promote active lifestyles by offering dry space on rainy days and shade on sunny days
d l i u b & n g i s e d
s e r u t c u rt s e r u t a n g i s
feature canopies
Skylar Span
Inverse Conic
Skylar Fountain
Skylar
These iconic structures are perfect for: Meet & Greet, Wayfinding & adding visual impact to any space. Make a statement with a feature canopy.
feature canopies
Orwell Quay, Suffolk , England
Pensacola, Florida, USA
The Bulwell Academy, Nottingham, England
Chandlers Wharf, Liverpool, England
The Swan Bridge, Clydebank , Scotland
Consideration: Branding, sponsorship and signage can be applied to canopies and steel with ease. Fabric can achieve far greater spans than conventional roofing materials with minimal support structure
d l i u b & n g i s e d
ArchiClad System
s r o ri e t n i c ri b a f
Mykonos Grace Hotel, Mykonos, Greece
Ferrari World, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Dublin Airport Terminal 2, Ireland
We offer a full range of internal products for a variety of applications including ceilings/partitions, sculptural features, solar glare reduction, signage and wayfinding.
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North America:
Europe (Headquarters):
Middle East:
777 Flagler Drive Suite 800 West Tower West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 United States of America
Unit B4 Nexus Gloucester Business Park Hurricane Road, Brockworth Gloucestershire GL3 4AG United Kingdom
Fabric Architecture Middle East LLC c/o PURE PO Box 36303 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
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