Special use structures fabricated from tensile materials combine the thoughtful presence of a permanent structure with the economy, easy assembly, and mobility of a temporary structure.
Many different tensile membranes and tensile meshes can be formed into different shapes, giving you the freedom to design a novel, high-impact structure that is also economical. Examples include pavilions for short-term events, seasonal amphitheaters, traveling exhibitions, and sporting competitions.
The five-story, 60’s era West Hills Medical Office Building in Los Angeles was due for an exterior facelift. A complete exterior renovation by Michael W. Folonis Architects revealed that water infiltration had caused structural damage to the existing horizontal plaster awnings; removing them was a costly process that consumed much of the project budget. This […]
We are pleased to have collaborated with KieranTimberlake and the outfit of a parking structure on the Rice University Campus. In their blog post, they describe the concepts they employed to create an iconic sculptural element. For more details see KieranTimberlake’s website.
