Architectural design
Shade Sculpture provides state of the art Tensile Architecture and design services on a national and global basis. Typical projects range from iconic entrance canopies that enhance a buildings appeal, through to multi-faceted fabric architectural experiences that define form and structure. READ MORE
From concept to final installation
Programme and project management services at Shade Sculpture are used marry certainty of outcome and delivery with real innovation. With tensile engineering, design, fabrication, construction and installation expertise our project management team are able to deliver a true end to end solution. READ MORE
Project realisation with you in control
With Shade Sculpture’s Tensile Architectural Consultancy ‘T.A.C’ for short, Shade Sculpture is able to provide the industry with full financial control and profitably when it comes to the procurement and delivery of tensile membrane projects such as sports stadium cable net systems, building facades, roofing, canopies and walkways.
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Design and engineering consultancy
Our dedicated in-house team of structural designers, engineers and graphic artists are capable of designing ‘breathtakingly spectacular’ bespoke fabric architecture. Working with renowned construction companies, we are able to offer professional tensile consultancy services. READ MORE
Detailing of tensile frame systems is often overlooked during the design and engineering process of tensile architecture. To truly understand and maximise fabric structural architecture you need to appreciate the devil is in the detail. READ MORE
Increasing optimal performance
With informed knowledge, design and construction insight, we know just how important the correct fabric choice is to the success of a tensioned membrane projects. As tensile fabric technology improves, fabric’s now offering grater versatility, operation performance and longevity.
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Steelworks and membrane installation
Installing tensioned fabric membranes and tensile architecture takes experience, an in-depth understanding of fabrication and logic of steel erection. Our installation team are some the most highly trained riggers and steel erectors around offing confidence and excellence.
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Tensioned Membrane Roofing
The design, engineering and installation of Sports Stadium and Arena tensioned fabric membranes takes experience, an in-depth understanding of large scale project and logic of construction programming. Our Sports Stadium and Area projects team are some the most knowable tensile architects in the industry.
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Fabric engineering analysis
Shade Sculpture’s designers and engineers are highly experienced in delivering innovative tensile solutions. Coupling a wealth of experience with the latest 3D CAD and form finding software, we are able solve complex design and engineering issues. READ MORE
Maintenance programme management
Protecting your investment whilst offering you peace of mind is what we do. This is why we provide a dedicated team of maintenance professionals, trained in rope access and maintenance procedures to look after your tensile architecture. READ MORE
Controlled compliance
With a dedicated European facility boasting the latest pattern cutting, heat and sonic welding machines, together with specialised seamstresses, we are able to offer full tensile membrane and fabrication services. READ MORE
Design consultancy
The design process of tensile architecture differs greatly to that of traditional building design. Each project defines what angle to first take and what information is vital to design progression. With a wealth of experience in tensile design, we know how important it is to start the process correctly. READ MORE
