inspired by nature: creating beautifully practical tensile structures since 1982

introduction
Fabric Architecture Limited is a design house specialising in the design, engineering, manufacture and installation of tensile fabric structures since 1982. At Fabric Architecture, we are inspired by nature, every detail of every structure is meticulously considered and beautifully executed. While there are endless applications for tensile fabric structures, we have selected the ones that have proved most popular in our 30 years of doing 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 & Build structure. This brochure is designed to give you inspiration and spark creativity. We hope you enjoy the images and are motivated to consider fabric!

fabric architecture

Gateshead International Stadium, England

City Cruise, Southampton, England

Tioga Town Center, Florida, USA

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Design & Build/Custom:
The turn key process from concept to completion

content
Interiors:
Beautifully practical fabric ceiling systems

Storyboard Walkways Performance Entrances Shelter & Shade Feature Canopies Interiors Inspiration Ofces

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Minehead Train Station, England

Dublin Airport Terminal 2, Ireland

Products:
40 unique Signature Structures in over 100 sizes

Tensiles Dened:
A tensile form, as its name suggests, is under tension throughout its entire shape. This provides many benets over traditional shelters including: 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.

Cranbrook School, Ilford, England

inspired by nature: creating beautifully practical tensile structures since 1982

concept to completion

storyboard: Orwell Quay, Suffolk, UK

design consultancy
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form nding

canopy patterning

nite element analysis

structural engineering

project management

manufacture

installation
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inspired by nature: creating beautifully practical tensile structures since 1982

design & build

walkways

signature structures

Linked Conics

Wave

Fort

Stork

Hull

Triple Conic

Classroom

Consideration: Some walkway canopies can be linked together in a step and repeat system to offer greater coverage.

walkways

Morfa Retail, Swansea, Wales

IKEA, Southampton, England

Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England

City Cruise, Southampton, England

Dogs Trust, West Calder, Scotland

Glasgow Fort Retail, Scotland

direct foot trafc

enhance building facades

create signage opportunities

offer shading/dry space

inspired by nature: creating beautifully practical tensile structures since 1982

design & build

performance

signature structures

Skylar

Bandshell

Clam Shell

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

Gateshead International Stadium, England

Castletroy Park, Limerick, Ireland

Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England

Adding a covered performance space can:

increase trafc to your venue increase revenue

make the space usable year round create a landmark for the community

inspired by nature: creating beautifully practical tensile structures since 1982

design & build

entrances

signature structures

Double Inverse Conic

Wave

Double Conic

Bandshell

Iron Mountain

Consideration: create a sense of arrival by transforming plain buildings into something spectacular. Perfect for new construction or refurbishments.

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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... shouldnt your project?
inspired by nature: creating beautifully practical tensile structures since 1982

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design & build

shelter & shade

signature structures

Single Conic

Sirocco

Playshade

Pagoda Twin

Pod

Mistral

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.

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shelter & shade

Voyager School, Peterborough, England

Wellington College, Bracknell, England

Nido, Spitalelds, London, 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
inspired by nature: creating beautifully practical tensile structures since 1982

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design & build

feature canopies

signature structures

Skylar Span

Skylar Fountain

Inverse Conic

Skylar

These iconic structures are perfect for: Meet & Greet, Waynding & adding visual impact to any space. Make a statement with a feature canopy.

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feature canopies

Orwell Quay, Suffolk, England

The Bulwell Academy, Nottingham, England

Chandlers Wharf, Liverpool, England

Pensacola, Florida, USA

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 roong materials with minimal support structure
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design & build

ArchiClad System

fabric interiors

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 waynding.

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inspiration

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North America:
777 Flagler Drive Suite 800 West Tower West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 United States of America usa@fabricarchitecture.com Tel: +1 (561) 768 9950

Europe (Headquarters):
Unit B4 Nexus Gloucester Business Park Hurricane Road, Brockworth Gloucestershire GL3 4AG United Kingdom info@fabricarchitecture.com Tel: +44 (0)1452 612 800

Middle East:
Fabric Architecture Middle East LLC c/o PURE PO Box 36303 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates middleeast@fabricarchitecture.com Tel: +971 2 417 3572

www.fabricarchitecture.com