EXTERIOR TENSILE Project: Pensacola Project brief As the Air Station is situated on the Florida coastline, the Hypar canopies, which range in size from 145 ft2 to 380 ft2, were manufactured from a heavyweight woven mesh PVC and engineered for 160 mph hurricane force winds. The site was reclaimed from the sea and the ground was soft and uneven requiring specialist installation equipment with balloon tires to cope with the unstable ground. Design solution The end result is a bespoke permanent structure Fabric Architecture named the Skylar Evo. This iconic structure provides unrivalled drama, serving as a beautiful memorial feature on the park. Fabric Architecture was commissioned to create a landmark memorial structure based on three diverging forms in flight. This concept was inspired from the ‘bomb burst maneuverer’ performed by the Blue Angels and the vapour trails from jet aircrafts. At over 40’ tall, the three ‘kites’ were arranged in a circular configuration to cater to the various possible viewing points from land, sea and air. The structure is designed for wind to flow through, it making it extremely stable. Fabric Architecture The art and science of tension

EXTERIOR TENSILE PRODUCTS Project: Pensacola Summary Client: Pensacola Naval Air Station Location: Pensacola, Florida, USA Fabric Type: PVC Coated Mesh Fabric Designer: Fabric Architecture Contractor: ValleyCrest For more information or to discuss how we can help you, call Alex Wood on Fabric Architecture Ltd 4 Nexus Brockworth Gloucestershire GL3 4AG +44 (0)1452 612 800 [email protected] www.fabricarchitecture.com Company registered in England No. 04119655