Nottingham and Trent University
Weather Canopy
- Client: Nottingham and Trent University
- Location: Nottingham
- Ref: 1257
- Type: Screens
- Fabric: PVC coated polyester
- Frame: Galvanised mild steel
- Fixings: Stainless steel
Tensile Fabric completed in October a series of installations at Nottingham Trent University’s new Bonnington building. The Bonnington building was erected a couple of years ago. After occupying the building for a certain amount of time it was noted that a few elements needed adjusting. Tensile Fabric was employed to assist in these adjustments.
The first adjustment was to draw attention to the entrance of the building. We achieved this by erecting colourful sails between the entrances steel structure.
A pulley system external banner was also erected. Advertising the universities many events the fabric of the banner can be easily changed by the client from low level steps.
The second external structure was an exterior waterproof sunshade canopy for the students at the university, with easily removable fabric for the winter months.
Within the building we had to tackle two needs. First, an acoustic panel to stop sound reverberating from the student refectory and corridor into the upper studio/art spaces. Second, overhead sunscreen canopies within the office areas, to reduce direct heat, glare and improve VDU contrast for the employees at their computers.
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