Unlike conventional building materials, fabrics offer architects and designers an opportunity to sculpt organic shapes, flowing curves, and dynamic volumes that evoke a sense of fluidity and movement.

Interior fabric architecture represents a dynamic fusion of functionality and aesthetic innovation within the realm of interior design. In this captivating domain, spaces are transformed through the artful manipulation of fabrics, creating a symphony of textures, colours, and forms that redefine the boundaries of traditional architectural elements.

Acoustic dampening and temperature control come into play with designs structured specifically around clients ideals and needs. As interior architectural fabrics embrace versatility and sustainability, they emerge as quintessential components in shaping contemporary interiors, where the interplay of light, space, ambient surround and materiality converge to evoke emotive and immersive experiences.

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  • Category
    Fixed Canopy Roof, Tensile Structures
  • Brand
    Fabric Structures
  • Designer
    Fabric Structures
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Fabric architecture in the art and design sectors showcases the creative use of tensile materials to craft visually striking installations, sculptures, and spaces. Artists often utilize tensile fabrics to create immersive environments that interact with natural elements like light and wind, transforming galleries and public spaces into dynamic experiences.

In exhibition spaces, fabric structures serve as flexible walls, partitions, or backdrops, enhancing both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of museums and galleries. Their versatility also makes them ideal for temporary pavilions and event spaces at art festivals and cultural events, offering adaptable, creative designs that align with artistic themes.

Tensile fabrics are also used to create sculptural forms that respond to their surroundings, adding kinetic or interactive elements to public spaces. This fusion of art and architecture allows for innovative expressions that redefine spatial experience. As fabric architecture continues to evolve, it pushes the boundaries of creativity, materiality, and form in the art and design world.

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Fabric Structures Ltd specialises in the design and fabrication of bespoke architectural and event structures. We provide internal and external expertise on a wide range of materials including PVC - solid, PVC - mesh, Metal Mesh, PTFE & ETFE. We are also the local distributors for a range of architectural membrane products.

From fixed frame canopies, cable tensioned structures, insulated enclosures and facades, we deliver fabric solutions for commercial buildings, aquatic centres, outdoor sport and recreation spaces, events and exhibitions, across a range of sectors.

Our highly-skilled, multidisciplinary team (based across two sites in Whangarei and West Auckland), provides expertise across every aspect of production, from a technical understanding of specialist textiles, best practice design/engineering processes, building consent applications, through to project delivery.

Innovation is at the heart of our culture, demonstrated through our award-winning bespoke local and international solutions, ranging from purpose-built architect-led solutions to internal design-led fabric structures and facades.

At Fabric Structures, we collaborate with other industry-leading experts, including architects, specialist tensile engineers, leading fabric suppliers, steel fabricators, local civil contractors and professional riggers.

"Big enough to execute with excellence, but small enough to know you."

We build sustainable working relationships with our clients, collaborating closely with them to understand their needs and issues so that we can provide the best solutions.

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