Fabritecture is a specialist contractor for bespoke fabric structures & tensile architecture. We provide project management for design, supply, fabrication and installation, including ETFE, PTFE & PVC membranes.

Often, we work with builders & architects who struggle to find contractors to complete the works for projects that combine steel & other forms of cladding.

Every Fabritecture structure is designed and built to the strictest standards for safety, quality and sustainability. Our focus is on customer satisfaction, innovation of new and alternative technologies, and developing more efficient methods of environmental sustainability.

Fabritecture is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Alexander Pacific Group (APG). APG businesses currently employ over 60 people and have offices in Australia, USA, the Middle East, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Website: www.fabritecture.com

Project Articles on the LSAA website: (Last updated 12 May 2022)

1. Jakarta ETFE Canopy
2. Pacific Fair Resort Roof
3. Pacific Fair Porte Cochere
4. Perth Children’s Hospital
5. Elizabeth Quay ETFE Ferry Terminal
6. ITE College West, Singapore
7. Queensland State Tennis Centre
8. Adelaide Oval Redevelopment
9. Soul Resort
10. Cockburn Town Square
11. Halo Nightclub
12. Marassi Beach Resort, Egypt
13. Oran Park Library Facade (2018)
14. Yeppoon Shade Structures (2018)
15. Carousel Shade Structures (2018)
16. Scarborough Foreshore (2018)
17. Macquarie University Campus Common (2018)
18. QUT Sports Field (2018)
19. Westfield Chermside Redevelopment (2018)
20. Capital Square Podium (2018)
21. The Canopy at Rosenthal (2022)
22. Wigley Reserve (2022)
23. Dreamworld Steel Taipan (2022)
24. M6 Community Recreational Facility (2022)
25. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (2022)
26. Ken Rosewall Arena (2022)
27. Commbank Stadium (2022)
28. The Glen Shopping Centre (2022)
29. Yogyakarta International Airport (2022)
30. Westfield Newmarket (2022)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Established in 1983, Ricky is a family-owned and operated business that has evolved into Australia’s premier distributor of technical textiles, sun control fabrics, and print media, with locations in Sydney, Victoria, and Queensland.

Ricky is a leader in fabric and material for light weight structures with our Bochini, Coolshade and Ferroshade products available in multiple colours, market leading warranty and the highest of quality

We offer shade solutions that are worth investing in:

Bochini, ideal for lightweight tensioned structures and more, offers unparalleled versatility and performance. With 11 captivating colours, including Colorbond® inspired options, Bochini elevates projects with flair. Additionally, blockout variants in three colours provide design flexibility.

Coolshade by Ricky ensures durability and UV protection under Australian conditions. Supported by a 12-year warranty, Coolshade finds application in schools, parks, carparks, and shade structures, offering both function and style.

Our service model revolves around trust, experience, and personalised care, honed over four decades of dedicated service. When you partner with Ricky, you're investing in more than just products; you're aligning with a team dedicated to supporting you at every stage.

Specify Ricky today on your light weight structure jobs!

Website: www.rickyrichards.com.au 
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Location: 16 Park Rd Homebush NSW Australia, 2140
Phone: (02) 9735 3333

Mehler Texnologies® – part of Freudenberg Performance Materials – is the globally recognized specialist for technical textiles. The Freudenberg Group is a German family company with a strong tradition in textiles.

More than 50 million square meters of this ingenious product are produced and sold under the name Mehler Texnologies® every year.

VALMEX®, belongs to Mehler Texnologies®. Over 60 years of experience in the field of coating and weaving formed this brand.

In 1937, the company’s founder Valentin Mehler never would have dreamt that his name would one day, parent the world’s most well-known brand of coated technical textiles in the premium segment. Unmistakable quality products, the latest generation of which is primarily used in textile architecture and other high-end specialist applications, have been produced under this brand since 1938.

Thus tradition and modernity are in perfect union during the continuous development work at the company.

The Mehler website is https://www.mehler-texnologies.com/en/

Case studies can be found HERE 

Local Contact: Dwayne Rickard
Mobile: +61 (0) 473 869 951
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Links to Articles on this website:

Green School, New Zealand 

Mehler is a sponsor for the LSAA Design Awards 2021

Hiraoka Architectural Structure Fabrics are designed to provide outstanding performance and aesthetic beauty. These fabrics are the result of 30 years of innovation and technical leadership in the architectural structure market.

Hiraoka pioneered the development of PVDF surface coatings, anti-stain technology utilizing photocatalysts, flame resistant technology and weathering resistance to provide an outstanding service life.

Hiraoka Architectural Structure Fabrics are available in a range of fabric constructions to suit medium to large scale fabric structures. Highly translucent materials are also available.

Hiraoka are now located at 2/37 Rimfire Drive, Hallam, Victoria, 3803
Phone changed to: (03) 8795 7322. (November 2012)

Website: Hiraoka Australia

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Hiraoka is a Gold Sponsor for the LSAA 2024 Conference and Design Awards

Hiraoka is the LSAA 2018 Design Awards / Dinner Sponsor

Hiraoka is a sponsor for the LSAA Design Awards 2021

Links to articles on this website:

1. Material supplied for Project: 60 Margaret Street, Sydney

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Structurflex NZ Pty Ltd

From humble beginnings over 70 years ago as a sail making company under the name of Sails and Covers Ltd, today Structurflex is an industry-leading fabric engineering and design firm with headquarters in New Zealand and offices in Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane, Dubai and Kansas City.

Extensive experience in the handling of specialised fabric materials, combined with the introduction of manufacturing techniques suited to fabric engineering, enabled the company to expand into other markets, and in 1981 Structurflex was formed.

Today Structurflex services the Transport, Architectural, Environmental and Promotional markets and has separate, specialised divisions for each.

With a commitment to investing into research and development, Structurflex remains at the forefront of emerging technologies and boasts a state of the art design and manufacturing facility. Combining the technology of tomorrow with the practical knowledge gained over more than 70 years has enabled Structurflex to deliver to clients an impressive range of high profile fabric engineering projects in New Zealand and around the world.

Website: www.structurflex.co.nz 

Some articles on this website:

1. Rio Tinto Stadium
2. Westlake Girls High School (High Commendation, LSAA 2013 Design Awards)
3. 2012 International Achievement Awards
4. Wellington Regional Bowling Club (2018)

 

 

Serge Ferrari is a manufacturer of flexible composite materials.

Background
1960 - Ferrari family launches first inflatable structures in France.
1974 - Serge Ferrari sets up “Tissage et Enduction Serge Ferrari” unit.
Its purpose is to implement a unique patented technology, Précontraint®.

4 industrial sites in Europe (France - Switzerland - Italy),
commercial and logistical centres in Western & Eastern Europe, United States, Latin America, Pacific Asia and Middle East. Serge Ferrari products are distributed in over 80 countries.

Manufacturing process:
1/ Formulation: Combination of plastics and synthesized products including PVC and acrylic resins, fluorinated polymers
2/ Weaving:Production of continuous high-tenacity polyester multifilaments
3/ Weaving: Assembly of threads into reinforcing support for coating
4/ Coating: Application of formulations to woven support based on Précontraint® technology
5/ Recycling:Texyloop® exclusive process.

The Serge Ferrari blanket brand now embraces Précontraint® Batyline® Soltis®  Stamisol® Stamoid® Stamskin® Sign® it Decolit® product family names among others.

Products that meet transversely and complementarily the needs of multiple areas of application: outdoor textiles, furnishing fabrics, marine textiles, building textiles, tents and structures, etc.

A company wholly committed to sustainable development:
> Anticipated application of environmental standards and regulations.
> Industrialisation of Texyloop® composite textile recycling since 2008.
> 1% of turnover is dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint of the company and its products.

Serge Ferrari sas
BP 54 - 38352 La Tour du Pin Cedex - France
33 - 04 74 97 41 33 - 04 74 97 67 20

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - www.sergeferrari.com

Serge Ferrari and Rainbow Shade have combined to be the Platinum Sponsor for LSAA 2024 Conference and Design Awards

Serge Ferrari is a Platinum Sponsor for the LSAA 2018 Conference and Awards

Serge Ferrari is a sponsor for the LSAA 2021 Design Awards