Company:
Fabritecture

Project Details

Fabric 1

Commercial Heavy 430 HDPE
Producer/Manufacturer: Gale Pacific USA Inc.
Primary Use: Main Fabric


Engineer Company 1
Wade Design Engineers

Design Company
CLS (Consolidated Landscape Surfaces)

Architect Company
JPE Design Studio

Project Manager Company
Fabritecture

Installation Company
Fabritecture


Please describe the project specifications

The Wigley Reserve playground development project in South Australia features a new custom designed cable-net shade canopy over the children's play area. The canopy is architecturally unique, comprising of cable net support structure, painted steel frame, and 1.4 x 1.4 shade cloth panels supported within the cable net. The canopy provides shade and coverage to approximately 170 square meters underneath.

The client's request was a solution that could provide an adequate amount of shading and protection to the children's playground. The canopy also had to contribute to the architectural intent of the newly developed facility.


What is unique or complex about the project?

The cable net canopy provides a unique and striking addition to the playground that also delivers on a functional level. To meet specific height at clearance requirements, the structure has been designed to hover over the play area. The design of the cable support casts intricate shadowing below and provides a bright, airy ambiance.

To install the canopy at Wigley Reserve, the frame was assembled on the ground before being lifted onto 6 posts using a Slew Crane. Cable net is used to achieve tension within the structure. The canopy makes a wonderful addition to the very popular playground and provides an effective sun canopy to protect the children while they play.


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