Making custom tensile structure projects come together requires a complex process that starts long before actual construction.
At Tensile, we take a very collaborative approach with various teams during the process, to ensure all bases are covered and that we arrive where we intended!
Here’s a peek at what happens behind the scenes.
Custom tensile structure project approaches
Right from that outset, we want to know exactly what you want to achieve, such as how you want your installation to look, function and perform.
From this starting point, we launch into the phases of design, supply and construction:
- Design – comprises tensile concepts, advice on material and system, and custom design, working with your consultants where required.
- Supply – includes supply of materials (e.g. stainless steel wire rope, mesh, rods, and components), and custom material fabrication.
- Construction – covers method statement, project management, installation, and certification.
Throughout all these stages we recognise the importance of communication, collaboration and gaining a full understanding of all the project’s influencing factors.
We liaise closely with individuals and teams involved in the project. This includes architects, landscapers, engineers and builders, and plant-growing companies in the case of green infrastructure. This approach is particularly important where our tensile installation is to integrate with standard construction, such as in retrofit barrier and green infrastructure projects.
Here are some examples of our custom project work.
Retrofit safety barriers
Multilevel car park
We installed a retrofit Webnet safety barrier for the Shepherd St car park upgrade at Sydney University.
Throughout the process we consulted and collaborated with the university, which included providing advice on materials, methods and engineering. This approach ensured the barrier integrated well with the existing structure, while providing a safety net that meets modern building codes.
Find out more about this project here.
Multistorey atrium
Northern Beaches Hospital requested a retrofit barrier for two internal atriums after discovering some safety issues that needed addressing. The new barriers needed to take the necessary loads while complementing the appearance of the atriums – all while the area remained in operation!
We collaborated with the hospital management team throughout, and in the end delivered a result within six months.
We think the completed atriums with their decorative Webnet barriers look great – have a look here!
Swimming pool fence upgrade
The mid-century pool centre at Carnegie needed a new perimeter fence to complement its modernisation upgrade. By taking a communicative approach on this project we were able to gain a deep understanding of what the client wanted.
The previous fence had been somewhat heavy-looking and uninviting, so it was important for the new one to align with the centre’s goals of openness, friendliness, and sustainability. This led to the design and installation of a lightweight Webnet mesh fence – one that contributes to the centre’s project goals.
You can see the finished result here.
Green infrastructure
Melbourne University requested an overhead trellis system between some of its buildings to support ornamental grape plants.
It was important that the installation aligned with the City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Strategy framework for greening of the city. Also important was ensuring the integrity of the buildings – some of which were very historic.
Detailed investigation and engineering work resulted in an installation that ticks all the boxes – check it out!
Want to know more about custom tensile structure projects? Get in touch today!
