Sector Sports & Recreation
Size 1200 sq ft
Location Inglewood, Calgary
Duration 3 months
Fabric Commercial Light - Gun Metal
Owner Junction 9 Yoga
Architect/Engineer Shade Sails Canada Inc.
Junction 9 Yoga Studio

Custom Shade for Junction 9 Yoga Studio, Calgary
Junction 9 Yoga Studio is an upscale health and fitness facility located in the vibrant neighborhood of Inglewood, Calgary. Known for its premium offerings, the studio provides Yoga, Pilates, and a variety of wellness and fitness classes—both indoors and on its stunning rooftop overlooking the Calgary skyline.
The Challenge: Rooftop Shade Without Footings
The team at Junction 9 wanted to continue offering outdoor classes while ensuring a safe, shaded environment for their clients. However, several key challenges needed to be addressed:
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The rooftop location made it difficult to install deep or extensive footings.
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Space was limited and could not be compromised with bulky structural elements.
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The solution had to blend functionality with the upscale aesthetic of the studio.
Our Solution: Innovative Engineering Meets Design
Shade Sails Canada engineered a custom shade sail system specifically for Junction 9 Yoga Studio:
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Guy Wire Support System: To overcome the lack of traditional footings, a tensioned guy wire system was implemented to handle the tensile loads.
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Custom Knee Posts: Designed to minimize the footprint, these posts maximized shade coverage while fitting the unique spatial constraints of the rooftop.
The final result is a sleek, safe, and functional installation that allows the studio to operate its rooftop classes in comfort—rain or shine.
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Free Span Fabric Structures
A Free Span Fabric Structure is a cable-reinforced, high-tension shade sail stretched between multiple anchor points. The sail can be attached to existing buildings and/or engineered posts designed to handle significant loads.
These structures are suitable for both small and large areas and are especially visually striking when the attachment heights are varied to create hyperbolic (twisted fabric) shapes. While the posts are permanent, the fabric can be removed during winter or heavy storms.
Free Span Fabric Structures are used across a wide range of applications, including restaurants, playgrounds, seating areas, public parks, storage spaces, and event venues.
Key Features:
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Certified Installation Recommended
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Large Spans
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Limited Span
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Post Position Flexibility
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Shade Design Flexibility
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ShadeArt™
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Substantial Footings
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