Parallax Gap Suspended Ceiling

Designed by FreelandBuck, Parallax Gap is an 83ft x 38ft suspended ceiling structure that interprets the line drawings of nine iconic American ceilings from the…

The Straight Story on Facets and Saddling

Two terms commonly used in tensioned fabric architecture are Saddle and Facet. Though they are not exclusive of this industry, they each can be used…

Twisted Paper Creates Pavilion

The design of Kengo Kuma’s Irori Pavilion puts a unique twist on architecture, quite literally.  The pavilion is light and airy, constructed using a 1…

Understanding Fabric Sheen

Like paints, textiles come in a variety of finishes from flat to very shiny.  Luster (or Lustre) is all around us; the paper in a…

a Ceiling Cloud Inspired by the Topography of Red River Gorge

Located in Chicago, IL, First Ascent brings world class rock climbing to the community.  The 25,000 sf. facility offers guests an escape from the flat…

Softness from Pantone in 2016

The 2016 Pantone Color of the Year pick offers a “softer take on color”. Rose Quartz and Serenity both are comforting shades that promote harmony…

Fabric Avengers

Based on the box office sales, many have seen the new Avenger’s movie; Avengers: Age of Ultron. The battle of good guys vs. evil has…

Enhancing Design with Suede

  With the start of spring only weeks away, but the remnants of winter still in the air, it seems an odd coincidence that Suede…