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Warwick Castle Canopy
Working with Paragon Creative, Tensilefabric have just completed the manufacture and installation of the shop and entrance canopy for a new exhibition at Warwick Castle. The hand decorated Sunbrella fabric, manufactured in section for easy fitting, forms an outer skin to the inner timber frame structure – and was built over a 3 week period for the beginning of the Easter holidays.
Heathrow T3 Futures
As part of the ongoing relationship with Warings, Tensilefabric are again onsite at Heathrow Airport in terminal 3 as part of the T3 Futures project. As part of the refurbishment work in this terminal, Tensilefabric are installing a temporary ceiling system using the Class O fire rated E Screen fabric by Mermet, which provides a retractable solution for the contractors to work during the night – while being completely screened during the day.
Nottingham Trent University
Tensile Fabric has installed a series of items at the Bonnington building, including acoustic screens, entrance feature sails, banner system, sun shading interior canopy and external terrace canopy. All these works were directly commissioned by the university. Further images of this project will appear soon.
Greenfield Primary School
As part of an on going policy being carried out by many nurseries and schools, Tensile Fabric have just completed the installation of an exterior all weather canopy, providing protection from both the rain and sun. The design incorporated fabric gutter up stands, to channel the rain water to the centre low mast, where is it then piped to ground level and a soak away.
Boat Canopy for Simon Woodroffe
Tensile Fabric has installed a boat terrace canopy to the house boat of Simon Woodroffe. The canopy – manufactured from acrylic canvas, is to provide summer shade and rain protection- effectively extending the indoor living space of the boat – while not interrupting the great Thames view. The canopy is designed for fair weather use – being easily de-mounted for the winter or summer storms.
Nottingham Trent University
Tensilefabric has just secured a new contract with Nottingham University as part of retrospective works being carried out on the Bonnington Building. New sections of Fabric acoustic walling are being installed to reduce airborne sound reverberation where the student refectory and art spaces meet. Tensilefabric have also be asked to produce sun shading canopies within the office areas, to reduce direct heat, glare and improve VDU contrast.
Assembly for Wales - clean
National Assembly for Wales – as part of an ongoing contract – tensilefabric.co.uk have recently reinstalled the pre-cleaned atrium canopies at the Assembly’s Cardiff location. The project, originally installed in the summer of 2005, was removed in October when the sun levels fell within the area – and more natural light was required. Reinstallation was completed within 1 day.
Airpoint, Bristol
Airpoint, Bristol - Enjoying the opportunity to carry out work in its home city, tensilefabric is currently on site with the installation of 18no. fabric window canopies. The structures, fixed to the front face of the new Airpoint development, have been included in the design of the building to replicate the Victorian apex style roofs that are already located on the street. Completion of the site is due around August 06.
Honda F1
Honda F1 - As part of the Formula 1 world circuit, Tensilefabric have just completed the manufacture and supply of the new canopy for Honda's Hospitality unit. The canopy, designed to be removed and reinstalled in each new location, provides a light and airy feel to the upper deck of the structure - cutting 100% of UV from the harsh sunlight. Interior fabric elements provide back illumined ceilings which out lux levels.
Inviron
The new offices for Inviron Manchester are based around a double height warehouse style building – with mezzanine offices and great storage capacity. Tensilefabric.co.uk were asked to design, manufacture and install four very large sails – providing visual screening and a lower perceived ceiling level. The four sails are all supported by the buildings existing structure – using specifically laser cut wall plates and stainless steel cables.
Southampton Airport Fabric Balustrade
Tensilefabric.co.uk are continuing their work with airport owners, having been asked to complete the installation of three fabric hand rail systems at the expanding Southampton Airport. The system involves the use of tensile cabling and class O hire strength fabric – preventing children from climbing the pre-installed railing system.
Cisco Storage - Exhibition Structure
Tensilefabric.co.uk recently completed the design manufacture and installation of this printed fabric box like structure for Cisco Storage. The lightweight tubular frame structure, specifically manufactured, supports a printed fabric skin which was internally illuminated from truss supported lighting within the created box shape.
Assembly for Wales - clean
Tensilefabic have been asked to remove, clean and store the fabric sails previously installed at the beginning of the summer for the National assembly for Wales. The removal of the sails will allow a greater light level to fall on the atrium floor, during the winter period. Re-instatement of the canopies will be carried out in the spring.
Luton Airport - Feature Cones
Luton Airport – as part of this major new retail area of the main terminal, Tensilefabric have recently completed the installation of 5 classic cone forms. Manufactured from a coated glass fabric, they offer Class O fire rating and complete blackout from above.
Spinnaker Tower
Spinnaker tower, located on the water front at Gun wharf quays now dominates the skyline of Portsmouth Harbour – providing unsurpassed views of the Solent and the isle of White. Tensilefabric.co.uk were asked to manufacture and install a number of ceilings to both the two viewing decks and the base building, screening the eye from the air-conditioning and other overhead services.
Luton Airport Shopping Area
Tensilefabric.co.uk have recently secured the contract to install 5no. feature structures in the newly developed shopping area at Luton Airport. The structures form central focus points for retail areas below, accentuating the height of the area while drawing the eye to the retail below.
Gatwick Airport - Acoustic Ceilings
The newly built link bridge structure at Gatwick Airport connects the existing terminal with a new satellite terminal, allowing passengers to travel via escalators / travelators seamlessly to their gate. Tensilefabric.co.uk installed over 240no. 6m long ceiling panels manufactured from a Class O fire rated fabric with acoustic foam to the top face, to absorb sound within this hard surface environment.
dyson malmsbury
Tensilefabric.co.uk are now in the closing stages of the installation of nearly 200no. acoustic wall panels at Dyson's UK HQ in Malmsbury. Designed to divide the large warehouse area and absorb ambient sound, the acoustic panels have been built to create large wall areas. However the product type design of each panel gives the client the option of changing the configuration in the future should the use of the space alter.
