Tensioned Fabric Structures - Design, Manufacture, Installation

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Tensioned fabric structures provide a highly durable, visually stimulating means to create a covered open air space with the minimum of supporting structure.

The dynamics of tensile membranes, and the range of shapes and sizes that can be achieved gives our clients great freedom to create graceful and spectacular features which are fully engineered to current British Standards for permanent installations.

 
     
York Hospital   York Hospital  
Four extended barrel vault canopies on a painted steel frame providing a convenient and clearly visible ambulance action area as part of a major hospital refurbishment.
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Royal Navy Fleet Headquarters   Royal Navy Fleet HQ  
In an extremely exposed location, this PTFE coated glassfibre canopy on a galvanised steel frame combines exceptional durability with low maintenance
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Pitlochry Festival Theatre   Pitlochry Festival Theatre  
Situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, these membranes are designed to withstand some of the highest wind and snow loadings in the UK.
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Airbus UK   Airbus UK Design Headquarters  
This unique canopy was developed around the structural elements of the building to create a spectacular feature for the main entrance.
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RNLI Training College   RNLI Training College, Poole  
A demountable canopy for year round use to increase the seating capacity of the restaurant area that overlooks the harbour.
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Swansea University   Swansea University  
A curved walkway ramp for disabled access with overlapping canopies above creates a comfortable atmosphere in the Keir Hardie building courtyard.
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Lakes Primary School   Lakes Primary School, Redcar  
Two large sails, designed as an integral part of the building, provide a sheltered area for the schoolchildren with a bold but effective simplicity.
 
     
Bingley Restaurant   Cactus Lounge Restaurant, Bingley  
This twin cone canopy creates a lively feature for a new restaurant in Bingley. Stainless steel tie rods and a galvanised frame provide a durable, low maintenance finish.
 
     
Royal Navy Entrance   Royal Navy Entrance  
Flying struts tensioned with stainless steel cables push up the front edge of this pair of PTFE coated canopies, directing rainwater to a galvanised structural gutter at the rear.