TRANSFORMING TENSILE STRUCTURES WITH PRINT

Canvas in the sky

Tensile Architecture, known for its light weight and versatile design option. These structures redefine spaces with their ability to cover vast areas efficiently, creating durable and impactful designs that combine aesthetics with functionality. The integration of custom printing, especially on the underside of tensile structures, offer a canvas for creativity that enriches both the visual appeal and the utility of these spaces.

The transformative power of under-side printing

The custom printing of tensile structures' undersides is more than an aesthetic enhancement; it's a strategic tool for architects and designers to inject personality, brand identity, and artistic vision into any project. Wether a structure needs to stand out or blend with the surroundings, print is the tool to create the desired added value.

• Stand out: Create an expressive visual experience that can communicate, inspire, and engage those within the space.
• Blend in: Colors and patterns have the ability to let structures blend with their surroundings and beome one with the landscape.
• Branding: Using colors, logos, or patterns to weave the narrative of a brand into the very fabric of its architecture.

SolidskinTec: a longlife print solution

At the forefront of this innovation is SolidskinTec by Printable Technical Textiles. This printing process guarantees that each design remains as vivid and impactful as the day it was printed, thanks to its exceptional durability against UV rays, weathering, and pollutants. The promise of SolidskinTec is in its contribution to the longevity and sustainability of printed tensile structures, ensuring that the beauty and message endure.

Conclusion

Printed tensile architecture, particularly through advancements like SolidskinTec, opens a realm where design meets durability. This synergy not only elevates the aesthetic dimension of tensile structures but also enhances their role as mediums for environmental dialogue and brand expression. In search of the new horizons of tensile architecture, the promise of innovative, printed designs invites us to reimagine the potential of spaces in which creativity knows no bounds.

By: Steven Huisman - February 2024