Stretch Tents
Tensile Structures: Design in Motion.
During my time working in a tensile architecture factory in Cape Town, I had the rare opportunity to see my designs materialize in real-time. It was a hands-on experience where every sketch, every digital model, and every structural calculation was immediately tested, fabricated, and sometimes even exported to destinations around the world. Unlike conventional architecture, where months or years may pass between design and execution, here the process was immediate—ideas became reality within days.
Light and flexible architecture
Tensile structures fascinate me because they embody an architecture that is light, efficient, and incredibly flexible. Unlike traditional buildings, these structures rely on the balance of tension and compression, using membranes, cables, and minimal supporting elements to create expansive and fluid spaces. They can be assembled quickly, adapted to various climates, and reconfigured based on need, making them a dynamic alternative to conventional construction.
Ideal for events and environments
I´ve been involved in a wide range of projects, from luxury glamping accommodations—where fabric and modular frameworks combined to create high-end hospitality spaces—to large-scale event pavilions for weddings, corporate functions, and music festivals. Each project required a unique approach: understanding wind loads, optimizing anchoring methods, and refining forms that were not just aesthetically striking but also structurally sound.
One of the most rewarding aspects of working in this field is seeing these structures ship out across continents. A tent I designed in the factory might end up as an elegant wedding venue in the south of France, a beachside event space in the Caribbean, or an eco-resort extension in the Middle East. The versatility of tensile design meant these structures were not only beautiful but also adaptable to different environments and uses.
Tensile architecture challenges our idea of what a building can be. It’s an architecture of movement, transformation, and efficiency—qualities that I continue to explore in my work today.
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