Mak Max formed in 1984 in Australia under the name Shade Structures Pacific originally rose to prominence through its innovative membrane structures for World Expo 1988 in Brisbane. As a leading architectural membrane company Mak Max custom design tension membranes for medium to major sized developments such as stadia, public facilities, resorts, hotels, airports, sporting complexes and cultural projects.
Working in close collaboration with global fabric supplier Ferrari of France, the company has recently completed large scale tension structures at airports in India and Pakistan. Mumbai (Stage 1) and Hyderabad.
The Mumbai Domestic Terminal 1B - Departure and Arrivals area structures consumed more than 10,000 square meters of Ferrari Grade 1002 S PVDF fabric.
A further 9,000 square meters will be required for terminal 2C International Arrivals Plaza Canopy.
Departure Area structures at Hyderabad International Airport utilized 6,000 square meters of Ferrari's new wide width 902S PVDF fabric.
The aim of the Mumbai renovation design was to create a welcoming, open and vibrant entry point to the airport that protected travellers from the sun, high temperatures and tropical rains. A high point of the project's aesthetic appeal is the alternate height and width of inverted cones along the main carpark tunnel. This gives the visual landscape a unique wave-like dimension breaking free from standard design concepts. This visually stunning effect was further enhanced by the LycraŽ covering on airport pillars in bright eye catching colours - blue, green, white, orange and fuschia - a touch of Bollywood!
Another significant aspect of the project was that both drainage and electricity had to be concealed within the overall structure. This was achieved by installing the drainage system within the umbrella pillars but with an individually created section for the electricity to be conducted through the columns to bring power to an extensive array of exterior lighting.
The project has been highly acclaimed for beautifying the airport whilst affording superior weather protection for an increasingly busy airport.
Both projects reflect a genuine commitment by Max Mak to push their business boundaries well beyond the Australian Market. This is more clearly demonstrated with the appointment of professional engineer and former LSAA committee member Richard McDonald as president of the recently established Mak Max operation in New Delhi, India.