Middlesex University fabric shade and shelter solution

With a cross-collaborative approach, FabArc designed and engineered the canopy simultaneously working to bpr’s original concept whilst liaising with Curtins’ engineers to ensure the loads could be supported by the steel sub-frame. The area where the canopy is located is a fire escape route and assembly point, so an inherently flame-retardant woven glass fabric was recommended. Environmentally-friendly and highly-translucent, the fabric suits the overall simplistic design. Steel was kept to a minimum and replaced with cable systems wherever possible to avoid looking overly ‘clunky’, which alongside hidden electrics for down-lighters and smooth powder-coated framework, resulted in a crisp and fully-integrated hybrid canopy.