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UK Specialists in Tensioned Fabric Structures and Pods Since 2000

New, In-progress and Completed Projects

Suspended Fabric Sails

Completed Project

On site last week to install some new fabric sails to tie in with our client's theming. 

Suspended Fabric Sails

Stretch Dining Dome for Winter

New Project

The Allpod Stretch is being reinstalled at The Wagtail in London this week, along with two of our standard dining domes - watch this space for more details...

Stretch Dining Dome for Winter

Dining Pod Installations

New Project

Our installation team is busy in several locations around the country this month, building up our Allpod dining domes. Watch this space...

Dining Pod Installations

Installing Acoustic Sails

Completed Project

Our team is busy on site installing 24 no. acoustic fabric ceiling sails for Portsmouth International Port. . 

Installing Acoustic Sails

Acoustic Sails

Completed Project

We are in the process of detailing an acoustic fabric scheme for this client's large industail type space. We model the space to ensure the client knows the look will be perfect for the space. 

Acoustic Sails

Sapient, London

Completed Project

We've had great fun creating these wave like forms for this prestigious workplace interior.

Sapient, London

Porsche HQ Atrium Sails

Completed Project

Colourful sails add much needed shade and really frame the glass atrium space at Porsche HQ. 

Porsche HQ Atrium Sails

Cleaning and Maintenance

Project In Progress

We've been busy with various cleaning and maintenance jobs over the last few months, including these interior cafe shade sails which had a general level of dirt build up and evidence of grease from the nearby kitchen. We recommend an annual inspection to keep tensile fabric structures looking tip top. 

Cleaning and Maintenance

Wagtail, Allpod Stretch 2

Completed Project

The new pod format is born! A stretch pod offers more capacity for bigger groups...

Wagtail, Allpod Stretch 2

Staar Surgical Milan Conference

Completed Project

Our team is delighted to be on site in Milan this week installing moveable printed fabric panels for a large exhibition. More details to follow soon...

Staar Surgical Milan Conference

Southampton Dining Pods

Completed Project

Our team are on site this week building up dining domes in a gorgeous location overlooking the harbour! Watch this space for more details...

Southampton Dining Pods

Exhibitions are back!

Completed Project

After being postponed for two years due to the Covid situation, this client was delighted to be attending an exhibition again. We created the inverted pyramid for their stand. 

Exhibitions are back!

Tower of London

Completed Project

We're at Tower of London - more images to follow

Tower of London

Interior Reception Feature

Completed Project

We were pleased to work with Knight Frank to design and create a unique overhead reception desk feature at one of their buildings. 

Interior Reception Feature

Middle of Lidl Hanging Sign

New Project

We recently completed this atrium hanging sign for the Lidl HQ - literally for the middle of Lidl!

Middle of Lidl Hanging Sign

Exhibition Stands

New Project

It's great to see exhibitions getting back up and running again after so much time away due to the pandemic. We have been working closely with Bailey Caravans for many years and were delighted to work with them again recently. 

Exhibition Stands

USA Dining Domes!

Completed Project

We are delighted to see the first pods travel all the way to the United States...

USA Dining Domes!

Sky Garden Walkway Structure

Completed Project

We installed a fabric walkway queuing canopy for visitors at the popular Sky Garden in London...

Sky Garden Walkway Structure

Austrian Igloo Dining

Completed Project

Exclusive private dining in your very own igloo in Austria...

Austrian Igloo Dining

Dining Domes in Italy

Completed Project

Stunning dining pods in a new location in Italy. We can ship all over the world...

Dining Domes in Italy

Winter Pods

New Project

We have recently reinstalled the pods on the rooftop terrace at The Aviary in London. They take the pods down for summer and reinstall them for autumn, winter and spring. 

Winter Pods

Allpod Half Pod!

Completed Project

We are delighted to have installed our first 'Half Pods' for more street dining in and around Camden Market! The half pods are perfect for narrow streets and curb-side dining. 

Allpod Half Pod!

Judd School, Canopies

Completed Project

Our team has installed several canopies at this school in Kent, including this large triple conic fabric structure. 

Judd School, Canopies

The Real Greek, Bristol Pods

New Project

Fab new dining pods at The Real Greek restaurant in Cabot Circus! Go check them out...

The Real Greek, Bristol Pods

Costa Coffee, Newport

Completed Project

We have recently completed this exterior fabric roof project for a new Costa Coffee in Wales. 

Costa Coffee, Newport

Allpod Shade Sails

New Project

With all this lovely weather we've been having, the pods at The Bird in Bath were fitted with some fabric shade sails to help keep guests cool and shaded while dining in the pods. 

Allpod Shade Sails

Allpod HALF POD +

Project In Progress

We're delighted to bring to the market our new HALF Pod Plus!

As the name suggests, we cut our standard Allpod in half but added in an additional section to add a bit more floor area.

The half pods have a flat rear face, ideal for positioning against walls or in front of existing restaurants and seat up to 6 persons around a rectagular table.

The most flexible restaurant dining pod for all those city locations.

We start shipping these soon!

Allpod HALF POD +

Camden Market AllPods

Completed Project

Look out for a number of new pods in Camden Market, providing covered space for street food and general good life things!

Roll on the end of this madness.

Camden Market AllPods

Loughborough University Canopies

Completed Project

With further covered space being the new must, we are pleased to be installing 2 canopies at Loughborough University.

The first canopy is one of our product canopies - the Virgo - and the second is a bespoke canopy providing coverage to the entrance of one of the art buildings. We complete in April 2021.

Loughborough University Canopies

Staple Hill School, Bristol

Project In Progress

We are delighted to be installing canopies at Staple Hill School in Bristol, adding to the covered play that this school already enjoys. We complete before the schools go back on the 8th March 2021.

Staple Hill School, Bristol

Skinner School, Tunbridge Wells

Completed Project

For this school in Tunbridge Wells, we are installing a large canopy to provide both outdoor learning space as well as outdoor dining. 

The canopy will occupy a transition area, covering around 22m x 6m. 

Foundations will be installed 1 week prior to the canopy installation to allow the foundations to fully harden (very important in colder times of the year).

Skinner School, Tunbridge Wells

ICC, Birmingham

Project In Progress

Although not typically tensile, we are working with CBRE, helping to refresh and renew the 'glass protection system'. 

ICC, BirminghamICC, Birmingham

Allpod, Norway

Project In Progress

Sent in a crate for the clients own build up - this pod sits within the Arctic Circle - our most northern pod! Well done Jan - great building up and lovely photo.

Allpod, Norway

Reading University

Completed Project

We recently completed a new stair protection fin - to protect the staff below the stairs in the recently refurbished Library at Reading University.

Reading UniversityReading University

London Christmas Pod

Completed Project

We are on site at a major London retailer installing pods ready for the release of Christmas on the 3rd of December. 

London Christmas PodLondon Christmas Pod

Softening Fabric Elements

Completed Project

We created several different fabric elements to help soften and define the indoor space at a specialist dementia care home. 

Softening Fabric Elements

Retractable Canopy

Completed Project

Completed on site in Shoreditch London, a funky retractable canopy to span between two parts of an office building. 

Retractable Canopy

Igloo Install

Completed Project

We've been busy on site in London installing more of our infamous igloos / pod structures! The modified design gives 3m diameter floor seating for up to 10 persons.

Igloo Install

Interactive Fabric Feature

Completed Project

A stunning immersive fabric feature created to enact the flow of cells in the heart for the V&A Design Festival...

Interactive Fabric Feature

Ambulance Entrance Canopy

Completed Project

Our team has been busy on site installing a new entrance canopy to protect patients and crew arriving by ambulance at Cumberland Hospital. 

Ambulance Entrance Canopy

Workplace Sun Shading

Completed Project

We helped another office building sort out their sun glare problem with some strategically placed fabric fins. 

Workplace Sun Shading

Dyson Interior Acoustics

Project In Progress

We're delighted to be assisting Dyson again with interior acoustic solutions for their new buildings in the UK...

Dyson Interior Acoustics

Christmas Pods!

Project In Progress

We're thrilled to see our dining pods are selling out fast for the Christmas period at The Aviary in London...

Christmas Pods!

Azerbaijan WTM 2018

Completed Project

We were delighted to be part of the team for hbm at WTM 2018. The exhibition stand will be touring later this year...

Azerbaijan WTM 2018

Bailey Caravans NEC

Completed Project

Another successful install for MMA Pro for Bailey Caravans at the NEC!

Bailey Caravans NEC

Coppa Club Sonning - more pods!

Completed Project

Just released for bookings at Coppa Club, Sonning - four more exclusive outdoor dining pods!

Coppa Club Sonning - more pods!

Allpod Pumpkins - Cannon Street

Project In Progress

Just completed - our new pods in London! More locations to follow soon.

Allpod Pumpkins - Cannon Street

Polo Event Canopy

Completed Project

This large event canopy was flown back from Mallorca and was modified and re-used for a high profile polo event at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. 

Polo Event Canopy

Holy Family School

Completed Project

Bringing an old canopy back to life. Installed by a company back in the early 2000's (that is no longer operating) - we replace these 'Pencil' canopy skins on a regualr basis for schools all over the country.

If you have one of these frames in your playground - needing a new skin, drop us a call or an email and we'd be happy to help.

Holy Family School

Ordnance Survey, Sunshade Sails

Completed Project

Just completed last week - some very strategically positioned sails for the reception of Ordnance Survey at their headquarters in Southampton.

Ordnance Survey, Sunshade SailsOrdnance Survey, Sunshade Sails

Being Brunel, SS Great Britain

Completed Project

Delighted to assist with a printed overhead cylinder on this local scheme at the SS Great Britain's new 'Being Brunel' exhibition. 

Being Brunel, SS Great Britain

Falkirk Wheel Clean

New Project

Maintenance regularity changes with each site - especialy for interior sails. At the Falkirk Wheel, 18 months is about right as the amount of airborne dust and debris was quite high. 

Cleaned over a 6 hour period, the sails were vacuumed and wiped down ready for the new summer season.

Call us on 0117 3812 016 if you'd like your canopy or sails cleaned.

Falkirk Wheel Clean

Acoustic Ceiling, Wiltshire

Completed Project

We're very pleased to be part of the team working on the new buildings for Dyson.

The 100m x 50m wide building needed acoustic treatment, yet inspection of the 100 year old concrete roof is required on a regular basis.

The solution we detailed, manufactured and are currently installing is 231 class O rated fabric panels - combined with an acoustically absorbent foam (which is out of sight).

The project nears completion very soon!

Acoustic Ceiling, WiltshireAcoustic Ceiling, Wiltshire

Deadly Doris Rehang

New Project

Who doesn't love dinosaurs!?

We were delighted to assist Bristol Museum with the rehanging of deadly Doris.

Now her exhibition has closed, she has found a new home in the rear exhibition hall where she will thrill and delight visitors from all angles!

Deadly Doris Rehang

Virgin Igloo at Heathrow

Completed Project

We were thrilled to create this exclusive pop-up dining igloo for Virgin Atlantic at Heathrow in collaboration with the Coppa Club!

Virgin Igloo at Heathrow

Balcony and Entrance Canopy

Completed Project

A lovely residential canopy offering weather protection for the balcony area and entrance. 

Balcony and Entrance Canopy

Dental Clinic Fabric Ceiling

Completed Project

We designed and installed four flat fabric ceiling panels to prevent cold drafts wafting up through the open-plan stairwell at this clinic. 

Dental Clinic Fabric Ceiling

Hever Castle Fabric Panels

Completed Project

Great to see the adventure playground now open at Hever Castle - well done Duncan and Grove. 

We were very happy to supply a very small element to the structure - let the play begin!

Hever Castle Fabric Panels

Branded Exhibition Stand

Completed Project

For this medical conference in Milan we created continuous ribbon branding around the stand. 

Branded Exhibition Stand

London Domes

Completed Project

Stunning al fresco dining domes or 'igloos' created for the Coppa Club restaurant by the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

London Domes

Ghyllgrove School

Project In Progress

Recently completed - but again awaiting some nice photos - we installed walkway canopies and some brise soleil to the new building at Ghyllgrove School, all under Beardwell Construction. More information to follow...

Ghyllgrove School

Hesco

Project In Progress

Very happy to assist Design Rock once again - with these classic overhead elements. Printed on to a blackout fabric, there is no shadow from internal frame or from the rear graphics.

Supplied with a strong case for use at the next show!

Hesco

Sigma Entrance Canopy

Project In Progress

Recently completed but awating some nice photographs - this simple entrance canopy visually lifts the entrance to this plain box-like building.

Sigma Entrance Canopy

Kuwait Cylinders

Project In Progress

We are delighted to be working with Paragon Creative on the construction of this cylinder which will be installed in Kuwait later this year. 

Kuwait Cylinders

School Acoustic Ceiling Sails

Completed Project

We are pleased to have solved the rather long reverberation time issue at this school in Tulse Hill, London. 

Installed over the entire 4 bays of the ceiling, the sails fix via rigging screw tensioners to the down stand beams - and therefore follow the curve of the existing roof.

School Acoustic Ceiling Sails

Printed Sail for Signage

New Project

Our printed reef sail really draws the eye and makes a great alternative to traditional retail signage.

Printed Sail for Signage

Kuwait Lanterns

Completed Project

We were commissioned to create these two eye-catching hanging lanterns for the Museum of Arabic Science in Kuwait. 

Kuwait Lanterns

Touring Enclosed Screens

Completed Project

We created five enclosed screens with modular parts for a VR touring exhibition...

Touring Enclosed Screens

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017

New Project

We had a busy (and hot) week last week on site at Goodwood Festival of Speed working with Audi and Mini to create some spectacular stands. The event starts on 29 June!

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017

Dinosaur Exhibition

New Project

Doris the pliosaurus is now open to the public! We were delighted to assist Bristol Museum with suspending the dinosaur for this wonderful exhibition!

Dinosaur Exhibition

Warwick Castle

New Project

We are pleased to have been asked to update the structure at Warwick Castle for the dungeon entrance, matching the existing canopy fabric that we installed a few years ago.

Warwick Castle

Optrafair Cone

Completed Project

We completed this internally-lit cone to form the centrpiece and highlight the bar area at this exhibition. 

Optrafair Cone

The Grange Hotel

New Project

A temporary entrance canopy was required at this hotel while town regneration works are underway. 

The Grange Hotel

Westbury Infants School

Completed Project

A fabulous barrel vault canopy spans the back of this school building to create covered outdoor space for learning and play. 

Westbury Infants School

Exeter University, Acoustic Sails

Completed Project

We helped Exeter University with an acoustic issue they had in the Cafe/Bar at the Northcott Theatre on the main campus. 

Exeter University, Acoustic Sails

Waitrose Touring Structure

Completed Project

We built an elegant touring canopy for Waitrose to protect their staff and customers from the elements of the Bristish summer. It toured over a number of sites, ending at Carfest South in the late summer. 

It may tour again in 2017!

Waitrose Touring Structure

Crescent School

Completed Project

Another example of our classic cone canopy - the Corona - which is both eye catching and provides sun shade for the pupils at this school. 

Crescent School

Earlsdon Retirement Village

Completed Project

A strong new entrance canopy, providing weather protection and a clear route for the residents of this newly built retirement village. 

Earlsdon Retirement Village

Sword Apak

Completed Project

A classic double conic form makes a real feature for this entrance area at Sword Apak's new offices. 

Sword Apak

GT Motorcycles

Completed Project

A bespoke double conic canopy has transformed ths terrace into an outside cafe and entertainment space.

GT Motorcycles

Ecclesbourne School

Completed Project

We transformed this disused space into a school dining courtyard using our classic Corona canopy. 

Ecclesbourne School

Pharmaceutical Conference, Berlin

Completed Project

This venue transformation was carried out as part of a conference for the end client with stunning results. 

Pharmaceutical Conference, Berlin

Kingsforest School

Completed Project

Two Corona canopies give the wow factor and offer all weather protection at this school. 

Kingsforest School

Cosmonauts

Completed Project

We are exceptionally happy to have assisted with this iconic exhibition tracing the history of the Cosmonauts.

Working with the HUB and Real Studios, the 'sweep' forms a visual screen, separating space and providing projection surface.

Cosmonauts

Coca Cola

Completed Project

We've helped Design Agency Epoch with a summer 'Hug me' exhibition for Coca Cola.

Coca Cola

Little Shelford, Cone Canopy

Completed Project

This cone canopy was installed to create an outdoor entertaining area at this private residence. 

Little Shelford, Cone Canopy

Chew Magna Primary School

Completed Project

Chew Magna Primary School is thrilled with its new playground canopy! 

Chew Magna Primary School

Elsteel Overhead Branding

Completed Project

Designed to replace an inferior structure manufactured by another company, we manufactured this new system for Elsteel's exhibition stand in Hanover. The stand now tours world wide.

Elsteel Overhead Branding

Oasis Academy, Connaught

Completed Project

This cantilevered canopy structure that we designed specifically for this disused space at a Bristol Academy has helped transform the area.  

Oasis Academy, Connaught

Adobe Summit 2015

Completed Project

We created this stunning halo-like fabric centrepiece for the Adobe Summit in London - this is the third year running for this client.

Adobe Summit 2015

IMI New Skins

Completed Project

For this client we re-used the frame and added new skins on this 6m cylinder form - altered branding, same clean lines.

IMI New Skins

Do Ho Suh Exhibition

Completed Project

As part of our ongoing excellent relationship with Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, we have assisted with a unique installation. 

Do Ho Suh Exhibition

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College

Completed Project

We helped solve a problem for the reception area of this college campus with a branded sail structure. 

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College

IMI Valve Expo 2014

Completed Project

Based on our Zefira product structure, we created this eye-catching suspended sign which is quick to build, easy to transport and reusable. 

IMI Valve Expo 2014

Exhibition Branding WTM Turkey

Completed Project

We created a strong branding message and eye catching signage for this exhibition stand.

Exhibition Branding WTM Turkey

Audi, Goodwood FOS 2014

Completed Project

We helped create a fantastic outdoor exhibition space for Audi at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Audi, Goodwood FOS 2014

V&A, Italian Fashion

Completed Project

We created this stunning backdrop canopy for the catwalk at the V&A's 'The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014' exhibition. 

V&A, Italian Fashion

ECTRIMS Structure 2013

Completed Project

We installed this eye-catching structure at the ECTRIMS conference which took place in Copenhagen.

ECTRIMS Structure 2013

Truro College Umbrella Canopy

Completed Project

Tensilefabric completed this Corona Canopy for Truro College in time for the start of the new academic year.

Truro College Umbrella Canopy

Audi, Goodwood FoS

Completed Project

Just completed for Audi, in conjunction with HelmX, Tensilefabric supplied and installed this simple fabric skin to provide shade protection for the queuing canopy for Audi's stand at Goodwood 2013.

Audi, Goodwood FoSAudi, Goodwood FoS

Nokia Touring Dome

Completed Project

Being produced for a touring scheme for the launch of a new phone for Nokia - this structure comes in kit form, is built in around 3 hrs and is able to be used outside and inside.

Complete pictures to follow after its first install!

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ASOS Fabric Screen

Completed Project

We have recently created a bespoke large interior projection screen on an aluminium frame with some printed elements for ASOS's Head Office.

ASOS Fabric Screen

Adobe Summit 2013

Completed Project

We have just completed an overhead canopy banner for the Adobe Summit 2013 - The Digital Marketing Conference which took place on 24 April 2013 at the Excel Centre in London.

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Costa Coffee, Cumbernauld

Completed Project

Last month we completed an eye-catching sail arrangement for Costa Coffee.

Costa Coffee, Cumbernauld

Bailey Caravans, NEC

Completed Project

We have just completed this overhead sign for the Bailey Caravans' stand at the Spring Caravan and Camping Show 2013.

Bailey Caravans, NEC

The Crystal (Egg), London

Completed Project

Now complete - referred to as the Egg for those who have been working on it, the outside skin of the Mega Theatre at the Siemens Crystal is now complete.

The form, designed to be understated and simple adds a degree of softness into the very linear exhibition.

The Crystal (Egg), London

Trowbridge County Hall

Completed Project

We completed two acoustic reception canopies incorporating lighting for Trowbridge County Hall.

Trowbridge County Hall

Christ the King School, Lewisham

Completed Project

We completed this canopy prior to the beginning of the new term Autumn 2012. The canopy has been installed to enhance the appearance and provide valuable rain protection for students walking between buildings.

Christ the King School, Lewisham

UK Holiday Park

Completed Project

Working with RMB Projects, Tensilefabric completed the installation of an Amoeba-like form as part of a major refurbishment by a popular UK holiday park.

UK Holiday Park

Browne Jacobson Entrance Canopy

Completed Project

In May 2012 Tensilefabric completed this entrance canopy job for the Browne Jacobson LLP office building in Nottingham.

Browne Jacobson Entrance Canopy

TensileFabric launches new product range

New Project

April sees the launch of TensileFabric's new product range of exterior canopies - click here to view the full "Star" canopy range.

TensileFabric launches new product range

Blackberry 2012

Completed Project

Tensilefabric provided printed zig-zag style fabric canopy ceilings for the Blackberry Mobile World Congress Exhibition in Barcelona in February 2012.

Blackberry 2012

Lincoln House, Crewe

Completed Project

During October 2011 Tensilefabric were asked to detail, manufacture and install the replacement canopies at Lincoln House Care Home in Crewe.

Lincoln House, Crewe

Thompsons

Completed Project

Completed in summer 2011, Tensilefabric designed and installed the die sublimate printed dome at the Business Design Centre.

Thompsons

Aspers Casino, Westfield

Completed Project

Tensilefabric installed this smoking shelter in late 2011 ready for the opening of the new Westfield Shopping Centre in Stratford.

Aspers Casino, Westfield

Berger School, London

Completed Project

Tensilefabric completed these exterior PVC canopies for the new school year in September 2011. We fixed down to cube foundations and installed them over a four day period.

Berger School, London

Jesmond School, Hartlepool

Completed Project

Tensilefabric completed another bespoke school canopy, this time at a primary school in Hartlepool.

Jesmond School, Hartlepool

Shimano Fishing, PDK

Completed Project

Working with PDK and Shimano directly, this Exhibition for Shimano Fishing used large sail style banners with huge text, to bring large branding to the stand.

Shimano Fishing, PDK

Gap - London & Paris

Completed Project

Tensilefabric designed, manufactured and installed the window display for Gap's Flagship store on Oxford Street, London and their Paris store on the Avenue Champs Elysées ready for their Christmas season.

Our brief was to draw up and manufacture a display to the exact specifications of the client’s visualised design, which consisted of an array of Christmas present parcels stacked and hanging in a curved formation across the expanse of the window, over the entrance door and at floor level. It was important to recreate as accurate as possible this design due to it being based upon Gap’s more simpler Christmas window displays rolled out throughout their network of smaller stores.

These stacked Christmas parcels (cubes) were to appear, though curved in form, balanced upon one another. To achieve this all forms of support and suspension were to be as invisible as possible, therefore on ground level fixtures were internal to the structure and at high level the display was hung by unobtrusive stainless steel cables.

Rigged over three nights, the low level structure consists of a freestanding curved steel support of which the cubes were threaded onto in a precise manner. The high level structure was fixed to the existing framework within the shop and a secondary steel truss framework, installed by us.

The cubes, made out of MDF, had either a high quality spray paint finish or were covered with a specialised glitter fabric. The glitter cubes were finally brought to life with attached neon lights.

Gap - London & Paris

Dentsu - Wave Fabric Screen

Completed Project

Curves, Curves, Curves – a tunnelled vista well worth pausing to enjoy.

Tensilefabric found their curvaceous acoustic screen, the back drop to the reception of Dentsu, as the opening snapshot for an article in OnOffice.

The article describes the new interior as white spaces and voluptuous curves with splashes of colour. On entering the reception area at Dentsu the article goes on to say that ‘the acoustic screen made by Tensilefabric…gently arches down the space, creating a tunnelled vista well worth pausing to enjoy.’ That ‘not only is this screen an attractive feature in it’s own right, it is also part of the Interactive Space’s desire to not alter the base build too much.’ Therefore, pointing out that tensile fabric structures can both compliment a space aesthetically whilst providing a practical service.

OnOffice could do nothing but compliment this new workspace designed by Nigel Tresise, the design director at Interactive Space, and this was a project that we at Tensilefabric were proud to be a part of.

Dentsu - Wave Fabric Screen

Pod

Completed Project

Tensilefabric designed and manufactured 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.

Pod

Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh Canopy

Completed Project

Tensilefabric installed this exterior courtyard canopy in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.  During the design process we had to consider sun protection requirements whilst creating a visually stunning feature within the courtyard of a hotel and diving school.

Tensilefabric designed, manufactured and delivered the canopy whilst the experienced client (used to dealing with such products) were happy to install the canopy themselves.

Further products at the same site are pending.

Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh Canopy

Noahs Arc, Cairns Road, Bristol

Completed Project

This canopy has been installed for the Noah's Arc playgroup to provide both rain and sun protection.

Additional vertical sails (not added yet) add to the sun protection from the afternoon summer sun, providing excellent outdoor play space.

This canopy required 5 weeks for design, 7 weeks for manufacture and around 2 weeks for installation including foundations.

Challenge House

Completed Project

Designed with attention seeking in mind, this canopy was commissioned to draw the attention of visitors to the entrance of this 1980s building in Bletchly.

The client requested a canopy that would stand out and highlight their reception area, so that guests knew immediately where to head for.

The canopy incorporates a gutter edge detail on the fabric, down the uprights of the structure, channeling the water to the front centre to a soak away and to either end at the rear, where it surface drains.

The canopy is made from PVC coated polyester with a powder coated galvanized steel tubular frame. All rigging and clamp plates are 316 stainless steel.

The Square, Tallaght

Completed Project

This major refurbishment of the Square shopping centre in Tallaght, Dublin required some very large fabric thinking - to bring the space up to the modern standards that we all expect from our retail experiences.

The architects at Povell Worthington required a scheme to help draw the eye up, to appreciated the large space in the centre and to the new large information screens that were being installed. At the same time - the atrium space was suffering from too much direct sun light - during a majority of the year - which was also not ideal for the new video screens.

Tensilefabric proposed 4no. Propeller type sails to the centre, providing symmetrical form, as excellent surface for the new lighting, sun screening - and a improved feeling of moment in the space.

At the same time - 10no. large scallop edges sails we fixed to the south face of the space - tying into the existing steel with strap type clamp fixings to prevent any drilling of the existing steel to be required.

The installation works were all completed over a 2 week period using a 6 strong rope access crew - during the night to minimize disruption to the days shoppers.

The centre completes over the summer of 09.

Lizard Light House

Completed Project

Trinity House whose prime concern is the safety of shipping, and the well being of seafarers built their first lighthouse in 1609.

Lizard lighthouse's Heritage Centre was recently awarded a grant to develop a permanent information centre that provided displays and educational material on the lives of those who lived and worked within these lighthouses.

Tensile fabric as part of this exhibition designed, manufactured and installed a number of cube like light shades suspended from the ceiling mirroring elements of design at low level. The fabric used is polyester with the graphics printed using a die sublimation process.

Dyson Malmsbury

Completed Project

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.

Inviron

Completed Project

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.

Honda F1

Completed Project

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.