Facebook Tweet Help Stories Apartments and Multi-unit High profile Structurflex membrane canopies Share Tweet Help Structurflex ETFE canopies at The Crossing The soaring roof of the Kauwi Interpretive Centre at the Adelaide Desalination Plant appears to defy gravity to float above the building. The aluminium panels reflect the landscape and a rippling water feature, and contrast the buildings rammed earth walls. Soaring tensile membrane canopies introduce a sculptural quality to the pedestrian precinct at The Crossing. They also provide shelter from weather extremes.The ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) canopies were manufactured by Structurflex, an international specialist in fabric architecture. Business development manager Simon Higgs says ETFE provides a creative, lightweight alternative to glass."ETFE is a transparent extruded film, or foil, with a similar light transmission to glass, but is just 1% of the weight. As well as providing significant visual impact, the foil allows a design flexibility and light-transmitting qualities that can't be matched by traditional building materials. And although the membrane structures are lightweight, they are strong enough to withstand the most extreme weather conditions." BBQS & More supplies Saber infrared grill to ASB office ETFE has a lifespan of more than 25 years, and has been used on many high-profile projects and stadiums around the globe."Structurflex has long been at the forefront of mechanically prestressed systems using ETFE, and pneumatically prestressed systems, known as ETFE cushions," says Higgs. "Our projects are always a collaboration we work closely with architects, engineers, construction professionals and clients to create inspiring, successful solutions that meet every design brief."STRUCTURFLEX The soaring roof of the Kauwi Interpretive Centre at the Adelaide Desalination Plant appears to defy gravity to float above the building. The aluminium panels reflect the landscape and a rippling water feature, and contrast the buildings rammed earth walls. 101 Central Park Dr, Henderson, Auckland 0610Phone (09) 837 2350 www.structurflex.com info@structurflex.co.nz Story by: Trendsideas 19 Dec, 2013 Apartments Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Falling water 01 Dec, 2024 Farmhouse with flair 01 Dec, 2024 Surface attraction 01 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Commercial Trends Vol. 29/12 NZ2912 Read More Similar Stories