2017 Archive : The Avenue at White Marsh

Project Details

Fabric 1

Tenara 4T40HF Architectural Fabric
Producer: SEFAR AG, Architectural Fabrics
Supplier: SEFAR AG, Architectural Fabrics

Design Name
Erik Jarvie

Design Company
TensionStructures.com

Architect Company
Studio 39 Landscape Architecture

Fabrication Name
Erik Jarvie

Fabrication Company
Eide Industries, Inc.

Subcontractor Name
Joel Vannevele

Subcontractor Company
Joel Vannevele

Project Manager Name
Matt Aulbach

Project Manager Company
Eide Industries, Inc.

Installation Name
Albert Soto

Installation Company
Eide Industries, Inc.

Please describe the project specifications

Tensioned Stage Canopy
- Dimensions: 15'-10" High x 19’-3” Projection x 17’-6” Wide
- Approximate Coverage Area of 272 square feet
- Flame-retardant, Gore Tenara 4T40HF Architectural ePTFE Fabric
- Engineered 115 MPH Wind Loads, Exposure "C"
- Engineered Seismic Design Category "B"

What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?

Studio 39 Landscape Architecture contacted Tension Structures for the design, build and engineering assistance for a tensioned stage canopy structure for shopping center plaza area at The Avenue at White Marsh in Baltimore, Maryland.

What is unique or complex about the project?

The tensioned fabric structure is designed to be potentially removed and stored during the winter season to make room for the outdoor plaza ice rink.

What were the results of the project?

The Tensioned Stage Canopy system was successfully design, fabricated and installed professionally, efficiently and within time. The Federal Realty Investment and Studio 39 were delighted the teams performed in tight plaza areas with total safety and cleanup responsibilities.

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