Sector Municipalities
Size 150 - 500 sq ft
Location Metro Toronto, Ontario
Duration 4 weeks
Fabric Monotec Shade Cloth
Owner Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Architect/Engineer In-house
Past Projects
Metro Toronto Convention Center
Project Overview
Opened in 1984 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is arguably the leading Convention Centre in North America, covering over 2 million square feet. Their management was looking for a very prompt shade solution for their entrance way and outdoor sitting area and TensArch was happy to accommodate with a turnaround of just 4 weeks, including measurement the next day, fabrication of custom brackets and sails and installation.
The major engineering and design considerations for this job were focused on a custom bracketing system for mounting to the existing structure. The intricately designed brackets attached seamlessly to the building and were designed specifically to facilitate further expansion on each side of the existing shade structure.
Safety was also paramount while working at height on their open roof. TensArch employees go through Fall Arrest Training and always take a safety-first approach to every job. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre were particularly happy with the prompt and professional service provided by TensArch and we are proud to have worked on such an iconic building in downtown Toronto.
Project Highlights
Project Highlights
Free Span Fabric Structures
A free-span fabric structure is a cable reinforced, high-tension Shade Sail spanned between multiple anchor points. The fabric sail can be attached to existing structures and/or posts, which are engineered to support large amounts of load. These structures can cover both large and small areas and are particularly aesthetic, especially when post/attachment point heights are varied to create hyperbolic (twisted fabric) shapes. While the posts for these structures are permanent, the fabric itself can be removed for the winter and during storms. Free-span fabric structures are widely used across many industries and applications including restaurants, playgrounds, seating areas, public parks and spaces, storage and events.
- Certified installation recommended
- Large Spans
- Limited Span
- Post Position Flexibility
- Shade Design Flexibility
- ShadeArt™
- Substantial Footings
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