1000 Lakeside, North Harbour

Standing 13m high, the four-coned canopy is 47m long and spans 16m. Due to its size and relatively coastal location we used a heavy duty Type 3 architectural fabric. Steel tie rods are fitted around the perimeter of the canopy, running between the ends of the steelwork for extra stability. To allow as much natural light as possible into the retail zone we used transparent polycarbonate instead of traditional head caps at the top of each fabric cone. Two cranes, working in tandem, were used to lift and install the fabric canopy in one piece. This could only be done in calm conditions and luckily for us the weather held. Powered Access Booms (cherry pickers) enabled the team to reach up through the maze of steelwork and connect the fabric. The canopy drains onto the 2 buildings below and we fitted fabric water diverters to direct water run-off towards catchment areas on the flat roofs.