Company:
Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures Inc. Saint Louis, MO

Project Details

Fabric 1

9 oz. Poly Knit
Producer: Fisher Textiles
Supplier: Trivantage LLC

Fabric 2

Acoustical Batyline
Producer: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.
Supplier: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.


Design Company
Configuration/Design Shop

Fabrication Company
Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, Inc.

Graphics Company
Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, Inc.

Project Manager Name
Bill Eads

Project Manager Company
Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, Inc.

Installation Company
Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, Inc.


Please describe the project specifications

Modular structure is 15’-8” x 12’-8” x 16’-0” tall, approximately 375 sq. ft. of graphic print and 330 sq. ft. of unprinted Acoustical Batyline fabric. Exterior panels are dye sub single sided print on 9oz Poly Knit fabric (Opaque) and connected via SEG Extrusion. The interior walls are Acoustical Batyline Fabric (unprinted) attached via SEG Extrusion and designed to absorb ambient sound. Structure fabric panels are approximately 4' x 5' and the soffit is unprinted white 9oz Poly Knit Fabric with allowance for internal mounted lights. Decorative exterior support arms are constructed from waterjet cut, custom break formed aluminum, with 4 framed oval graphic printed signs on backlit poly knit fabric. The L-Shaped structure is 8’-5” x 8’-5” x 12’-0” tall, approximately 43 sq. ft. of unprinted poly knit fabric. The upper post structure is custom framed fabric overlay panels and stand-alone backlit fabric oval signage on posts to tie into the provided bottom cabinetry.


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

Sun Belle is a leading brand and distributor of fresh berries, vegetables and fruits. The modular structure was inspired by a famous indoor/outdoor produce marketplace, Pavillon Baltard located in France. The client wanted to position their uniqueness as a company and stand apart from the traditional exhibits at the PMA show.


What is unique or complex about the project?

The architectural elements and unique fabric graphics of the exhibit display created a distinct representation of the famous Pavillon Baltard built in the 1850’s.


What were the results of the project?

The Sunbelle exhibit was outstanding on the showroom floor positioning their brand as an icon in the U.S. produce industry with an international flare.


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