Fabric Structures for Acoustics
Welcome to Tensilefabric's acoustic projects
Tensilefabric has developed a new range of solutions to deal with acoustic reverberation problems associated within the modern interior space – where soft surfaces and finishes have been designed out.
Problematic acoustic issues arise often because of the demand for clean lines and low maintenance spaces. These hard surface spaces, not being acoustically absorbent, reflect and therefore reverberate sound around the area, increasing perceptible sound levels and decreasing the acoustic comfort of the space.
In response to these issues, Tensilefabric have designed a range of solutions using acoustically absorbent fabrics and materials. The fabric and other materials used, absorbs sound whilst our ability to design visually attractive forms adds an attractive feature to any space.
Taking into account the level of sound reverberation needed to be absorbed whilst considering the architecture of the space Tensile fabric have developed two main Acoustic Designs, Free Form Acoustic and Framed Acoustic.
Free Form
Designed for low level sound reverberation from a single layered acoustic fabric these Free Form tensile fabric bespoke structures can be made into any traditional sail shape using a single or double curvature form. Effectively absorbing sound levels these acoustic sails are fully fire rated whilst creating an attractive feature to any space.
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| Sparsholt College | Rocket House Café | Deanfield School |
Framed
Reducing high level sound reverberation these framed tensile fabric forms are created using a tubular metal frame over which the fabric is tensioned and the acoustic foam slab layer is added within. This allows sound penetration through the visual fabric layer to then be absorbed by the slab foam layer within. Though traditional in make up as an acoustic solution, Tensilefabric can manufacture this type of design to any shape – as per the examples below.
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| Dyson | Gatwick Link Bridge | Whitehill School |
Project News
Dentsu
Completed
Designed by architect Nigel Tresise, Tensile fabric has just completed the installation of rather a unique double curve fabric wall to the reception of a particularly prestigious Japanese advertising agency, just off Oxford Street, in central London.
Formed from eight bays, the fabric is held in place via a small aluminium extrusion that holds the fabric securely and very neatly.
Modelled in the 3D, the steel and fabric forms were fabricated concurrently - finally being brought to site and erected out of the normal office hours to minimize disturbance to the client, who are now occupying the space. The fabric used is a Firex product.
Pod
Completed
Tensile fabric has recently designed and manufactured a this Pod for the Conference Connection, for one of their well known high street retail clients, as part of a touring exhibition providing information to their staff.
The Pod is constructed from aluminum laser cut profiles which form the outline of the frame (these are 90 degrees to each other on plan), in filled with GRP glass fibre rods to form the skeletal frame. The finished frame was then skinned with a spandex type fabric chosen due to its stretch, its good qualities for staying clean and light transmission values.
Conference Connection incorporated the plinth, interior lighting and a full interactive 50 inch plasma screen to communicate the information.
Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh Canopy
Completed
This exterior courtyard canopy to be installed in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt will be designed to consider sun protection requirements whilst creating a visually stunning feature within the courtyard of a Hotel/Diving school.
Tensile fabric will be designing, manufacturing and delivering the canopy whilst the experienced client used to dealing with such products are happy to install the canopy themselves.
Further products at the same site are pending.
