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TENSIONED STRUCTURES AND
CANOPIES, LESS THAN 50 SQM

TENTS, MARQUEES AND
AIR-INFLATED STRUCTURES

Douglas Outdoor
& Textile Innovation

Baytex

Hastings, New Zealand

PROJECT: Hope Curved Canopy Extension
FABRIC: Hiraoka Sundream; from Rainbow Shade
The request: to replicate the existing canopy in
form and function and create a seamless flow
between the two connected deck areas. The
asymmetrical design made it challenging to
ensure a smooth fit between the two triangular
skin sections where they meet. The tinted translucent PVC fabric was matched with the existing
skin, as were the aluminum frame members.
The new canopy extension is less than 50
square meters, but the entire combined canopy
now measures more than 80 square meters,
allowing for separate morning and afternoon
entertainment areas directly linked to create a
larger entertainment area when needed.
www.douglasinnovation.nz

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
PROJECT: NZ Cricket
FABRIC: Ferrari and Ultra Clear;
from Ferrari and Contender
NZ Cricket wanted a completely clear
marquee, allowing training groups to prepare
for overseas tours on grass wickets through
the winter. The marquee has a controlled
atmosphere with air flow systems on each
end to control grass growth, and is regionrated for wind and snow loading, using arched
purlins for added strength. Zip-tracked roller
walls were designed specifically to bring
machinery inside easily. Soft guttering with
hard downpipes controls waterflow, and Earth
Anchors are used to secure the 18-by-48 meter
marquee, which is now cricket-ready for winter
training under cover.
www.baytex.co.nz

In addition to these 11
2019 Awards for Excellence
winners, OFPANZ also
recognized nine other projects
as "Highly Commended."
For more information on the
Highly Commended projects,
please visit:

www.ofpanz.co.nz/awardshighly-commended-2019
For information on how to enter
the OFPANZ 2020 Awards for
Excellence competition, visit:

www.ofpanz.co.nz
TENSIONED STRUCTURES
AND CANOPIES, 51-100 SQM

Fresco Shades

Auckland, New Zealand
PROJECT: Oaktree Kindergarten
FABRIC: Ferrari 502; from W Wiggins Ltd
The owners wanted to replace the deck,
revamp the roof and gutter and modernize
the look with a new and larger canopy-to
provide a modern-looking sheltered area for
the kids to play and keep toys and learning
aids. Changes in height and different angles,
as well as the deck material, made installation
challenging, but was worked out in advance
with 3D CAD software. The installation had
only seven working days, including creating
custom brackets. Builders on-site worked over
Christmas, giving Fresco Shades little time to
get the canopy in place before the kindergarten
opened. The client was pleased, and is working
with Fresco on other projects.
www.frescoshades.co.nz

UPHOLSTERY

Charman Motor Trimmers
& Upholsterers Ltd.
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

PROJECT: Offshore Pontoon 1170
FABRICS: Carpet-Miami, Vinyl-Florida,
SeaDek; from W Wiggins Ltd and SeaDek
The client requested that all walls and roof be
done so no alloy could be seen, and wanted
removable roof panels for easy access to
electrical wiring. All seating and bunks had to
be custom made, with the main cabin styled
to match a photo. Charman took patterns
for the stern, duckboard, bow and roof, sent
them to the supplier for scanning and CNC
cutting, and installed the soft cell matting to
all areas. Everything was completed off-site
before installation, which took place alongside
painters, welders, glaziers and electricians in
a confined space, in a short time, meeting all
Health and Safety regulations.
www.charmans.co.nz
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