Tensile fabric structures are an
example of how nature has inspired mankind with its most elegant and
efficient forms and shapes.
Tensile fabric structures are made
primarily of PVC or PTFE and utilize cables and steel, to provide
shape and support. The fabrics used are thin, light and
long-lasting. By tensioning the fabric in all directions a shape is
formed which is pre-determined by the design and the cutting pattern
of the fabric. In combination with traditional building components,
the effect of force flow in the thin-patterned fabric generates very
unique forms and shapes.
The generated forms are elegant and
beautiful. They give a sense of lightness and freedom to the space
they occupy. The curved, spherical surface gives tensile fabric
structures a soft edge, enhancing their appeal and making them look
more organic.
Tensile fabric structures have been
used in a wide range of constructions and building applications for
years. From the roofing of large sports halls, sports stadiums and
shopping malls to airports, car parking shades and fabric
sculptures; tensile fabric structures are very adaptable to diverse
project sizes and specifications.