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Fabric 1

TF500
Producer/Manufacturer: Mehler Texnologies GmbH
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Engineer Name 1
Structurflex LLC

Engineer Company 1
Structurflex LLC

Design Name
Structurflex LLC

Design Company
Structurflex LLC

Architect Name
Kirksey

Architect Company
Kirksey

Fabrication Name
Structurflex LLC

Fabrication Company
Structurflex LLC

Project Manager Name
Structurflex LLC

Project Manager Company
Structurflex LLC

Installation Name
Structurflex LLC

Installation Company
Structurflex LLC

Please describe the project specifications

What might have otherwise been simply a utilitarian structure at Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine was transformed into an architectural focal point through innovative facade screening. Designed by Kirksey Architecture, the parking garage elevates both function and form by integrating a custom tensile mesh system inspired by DNA sequencing in Sam Houston State University’s unique brand colors: orange, white, stone, denim and sky.

The design team leveraged the unique geometry of our tensioned mesh panels to interpret genetic patterning into a visual language that spans the facade. This sequence-based color arrangement references the medical focus of the college and animates the building with movement and depth. Beyond aesthetics, the lightweight, durable mesh panels provide natural ventilation and diffuse harsh sunlight. The modularity and cost-effectiveness of the system allowed for creative expression without compromising budget or performance.

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