Tension Structures

15/12/2016

End of year closing dates 2016; Wishing you a very restful holiday season

30/09/2016

WSU Health Sciences Teaching Facility; Under the Umbrella Part 2 - A Sunny Winters Day at the Sports Fields & Nomadic Architecture

WSU Health Sciences Teaching Facility; Under the Umbrella Part 2 - A Sunny Winters Day at the Sports Fields & Nomadic Architecture.

14/09/2016

Roger Associates conceived the translucent roof to this top end BMW Showroom as a very large voluminous space that would enhance the credibility of the cars inside. This roof is an example of the high efficiency of fabric as a structural material. Read more: http://tensionstructures.co.za/portfolio-item/bmw-showroom/

11/08/2016

Tension Structures was called in to do a retrofit fabric structure on an immaculately landscaped atrium at the ENS House (previously SHG House) building on Cape Town’s foreshore. Read more:

Tension Structures was called in to do a retrofit fabric structure on an immaculately landscaped atrium at the ENS House (previously SHG House) building on Cape Town’s foreshore. The area was furnished with sleek polished granite facades and Tension Structures was asked to install a structure to pro...

27/07/2016

Effortless to install - We offer architectural and in a set variety of sizes and structures with easy installation for areas for the sector; or even in your own .

See our structures at Glen Carlou and La Motte, and get a taste of their menus on the .

The gazebos are modular systems, where several units can be joined together, with the option of drop down clear fabric walls. The umbrellas can also be ordered as collapsible.

Tension Structures now offers cost effective and easy to install solutions for outdoor entertainment areas for the hospitality sector; or even in your own home. Find out about the splendid events that happen daily under our Architectural Umbrellas & Gazebos by following our series – Under the Umbrel...

21/07/2016

Large Construction Projects & News November 2015

Tension Structures is currently involved on an exciting new shopping mall being built in Zambia's capital, Lusaka. Spanning an accumulative area of 2,500m2 the centre's walkways will be covered by conical peaks saving significantly on electricity costs - read more below. Keep up with our new series…

15/07/2016

This project features peaks reminiscent of snow capped mountains that run along the entirety of the centre walkways of the . The are made from flying masts fitted with TX30 fabric by Serge Ferrari. Read more:

Tension Structures has been commissioned to design and install the walkway atriums; as well as two entrance roofs for an accumulative area of 2,500m2 at Lusaka’s new Garden City Mall in Zambia. This is one of five projects Tension Structures is currently involved on in Central and Southern Africa wi...

29/06/2016

Featured Project: Malabo Stadium,

Completion Date: 2002 | Location: MALABO, EQUITORIAL GUINEA | Engineer: BERGMAN-INGEROP | Area of Structure: 6,200 m2 | Job #254

Tension Structures created a beautiful barrel for this . The roof was designed so that most of the supporting and were behind the structure and not obscuring the view of the spectators in the . The structure maximises the for the spectators while still creating an interesting focal point.

11/12/2015

Commercial & Residential Projects & News December 2015

Wishing you a very festive season As the 2015 year comes to a close Tensile Cables would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy holidays. Read more below about our closing dates for the year and the Green Building Council of SA awards Hotel Verde at their annual Green Building Conven…

26/11/2015

Check out Lust Bistro & Bakery in Franschoek on Vrede en Lust Estate - "The bistro boasts a modern and earthy decor which is complemented well with a traditional farmhouse kitchen."

Located in the beautiful Franschhoek valley on the Vrede en Lust wine estate, Lust Bistro & Bakery is open for early breakfasts, late lunches and everything else in between. The focus of the kitchen is on simplicity and seasonal ingredients to ensure that honest, delicious and fresh food is being se…

24/11/2015

Large Construction Projects & News November 2015

As the 2015 year comes to a close Tension Structures is proud to announce its key involvement on the impressive Oriam Sports Performance Centre in Scotland. This year's Green Building Convention brought Hotel Verde to new heights as the winner of the Highest Rated Building category for its exceeding…

18/11/2015

Tension Structures was asked to design a fabric structure which would function as a sunscreen for the seating area of a multi-purpose performance space outside the University of Botswana’s Faculty of Business. The layout of the amphitheatre was provided, and it was stipulated that there should be no structural supports within the theatre area that might obstruct the view. READ MORE: