As part of a landmark expansion of Resorts World Sentosa, we were engaged for the design and delivery of the Singapore Oceanarium entrance canopy, creating a defined and immersive sense of arrival for guests. Inspired by ocean swells and adjacent architectural forms, the structure combines expressive design with precise engineering. The 2,692 square metre canopy …
For a multipurpose plaza at the University of Sports in Puebla, we developed a lightweight roof composed of 16 double-layer ETFE cushions, connected to a pressurization system to ensure their continuous performance and stability. While only 16 cushions define the enclosure, the rhythm and geometry of the supporting structure create the perception of a far …
We were commissioned to design a lightweight enclosure for a diving pool used by Olympic-level Mexican athletes and the State Diving School. The goal went beyond providing protection from the elements: the architecture was conceived to embrace the athletes, creating a welcoming and inspiring environment worthy of their preparation and performance. The structure is defined …
This project differed from a standard barrel vault structure. The client required maximum weather protection without utilizing a conventional end panel. To achieve this, the design incorporates a unique tortoise-shell aesthetic. The structure features integrated LED lighting & a wireless Bluetooth sound system.
Guests arriving at the National Cowboy Museum are now welcomed beneath a revitalized entrance canopy originally designed by Fentress Bradburn and constructed in the early 1990s with a silicone-coated fiberglass membrane. In early 2026, Birdair transformed this iconic 8,100-square-foot tensile structure by replacing the aging membrane with a new PTFE-coated fiberglass membrane featuring self-cleaning properties, …
As part of a landmark expansion of Resorts World Sentosa, we were engaged for the design and delivery of the Singapore Oceanarium entrance canopy, creating a defined and immersive sense of arrival for guests. Inspired by ocean swells and adjacent architectural forms, the structure combines expressive design with precise engineering. The 2,692 square metre canopy …
For a multipurpose plaza at the University of Sports in Puebla, we developed a lightweight roof composed of 16 double-layer ETFE cushions, connected to a pressurization system to ensure their continuous performance and stability. While only 16 cushions define the enclosure, the rhythm and geometry of the supporting structure create the perception of a far …
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