2017 Archive : Johnson Memorial Greenwood

Project Details

Fabric 1

Precontraint TX30
Producer: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.
Supplier: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.

Design Name
Erik Jarvie

Design Company
TensionStructures.com

Architect Name
Sam Miller

Architect Company
Cripe

Fabrication Name
Erik Jarvie

Fabrication Company
Eide Industries, Inc.

Subcontractor Name
Mike Binz

Subcontractor Company
Keystone Construction Company

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 Fabric Structure
- Height Dimensions range from 13’-6” Back to 24’-0” Front
- Overall Projection is 32'-7"
- Width Dimensions range from 11'-3" Back to 38'-9" Front
- Approximate Shade Coverage Area is 815 sq. ft.
- Flame-retardant, White Serge Ferrari Precontraint TX30 PVC Fabric
- Engineered for 115 MPH Wind-Loads, Exposure “C”
- Engineered for 20 PSF Snow-Loads
- Engineered for Seismic Design Category “B”

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

Johnson Memorial Hospital awarded Keystone Construction with the development of a new medical office building, primary care and medical space located in Greenwood, Indiana. Keystone approached Eide Industries to assist with the design-build of a tension structure to enhance the main entrance with the goal of providing an uplifting first impression for all visitors.

What is unique or complex about the project?

As the steel frame changes elevations around the perimeter, it allows the Serge Ferrari Precontraint TX30 Fabric to find equilibrium in an anticlastic shape, providing a three dimensional shape that dynamically changes depending on your point of view.

What were the results of the project?

The inspiring and iconic Tensioned Fabric Structure was successfully designed and engineered for 115 MPH wind-loads and 20 PSF snow-loads, while utilizing lightweight fabric to provide a soft translucency to the whole structure.

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