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SEFAR Architecture fabric&weather
SEFAR Architecture fabric enhances the beauty of a space while extending its use in all weather conditions. The fabric made of ePTFE yarns and the patented double-coated technology provides high light transmission and warranted flexibility for static and folding fabric structures.
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Applications
Tensile fabric structures, shade structures, large awnings, air supported structures
Retractable roofing and canopy structures, kinetic folding and retractable structures, deployable seasonal structures
Vertical facades, Interior structures, sculptures, marine canopies, translucent ceiling, cladding structures, ventilation solutions
Your Benefits
Industry leading translucency and made of high-strength and pliable ePTFE fibers to optimize light transmission and diffusion
15 year warranty to fold countless times without coating failure/cracking or loosing strength
Unaffected by UV rays, acid rain, salt water and other environmental challenges
Naturally resistant to stains, does not support the growth of mold and mildew
Permanently UV-resistant, colorfast, waterproof fabric will not yellow
VOC Free, PVC Free, Chemically inert, and recyclable
SEFAR fabric&weather redefines fabric construction, inside and out
SEFAR Architecture fabric lets you create exciting translucent and kinetic designs that have never been possible before. This innovative fabric transmits light brilliantly, folds and drapes beautifully. It's the ideal material for luminous tensioned fabric structures, retractable roofs & canopies, air inflated structures, sculptures and lightweight structures of all kinds. Unleash your innovation with SEFAR Architecture fabric.
SEFAR Architecture fabric enhances the beauty of a space while extending its use in all weather conditions. Tenara Fabric'spatented coated technology provides high light transmission, the flexibility and foldability of fabric and durability that carries a 15-year warranty.
PROJECTS
Here are some stunning examples of fabric structures created with SEFAR Architecture fabric.
Facade for Parking Garage, Salt Lake City, US
Freely flapping fabric shields reveal the passage of the changing air currents.
Reference: Walker Center
Pier 17 Seaport, New York City, US
Retractable rooftop canopy with high light translucency.
Reference: Pier 17 Seaport
Castle Koerich, Luzern, CH
Roof over the stage area made with Tenara fabric in order to host events regardless of the weather.
Reference: Castle Koerich
Train Station Aspern, Vienna, AT
Shaped roof in the waiting area thanks to Tenara fabric.
Reference: Train Station Aspern
Setai Hotel, Miami Beach, US
Installation of a retractable folding canopy to fit over the courtyard.
Reference: Setai Hotel, MiamiSee video...
Optus Stadium Perth, AU
The stadium was constructed to give the appearance of the roof «floating» above the façade, while a lightweight roof fabric can be illuminated.
Reference: Optus Stadium Perth, AU
DC Wharf Washington DC, US
DC Wharf transformed into a mixed-use of canopies and lanterns.
Reference: DC Wharf Washington
Tennis Court, Wimbledon, UK
The retractable roof on Wimbledon Centre Court allows Tennis to be played during rain.
Reference: Wimbledon, Tennis CourtAdditional picturesSee video...
Juvia Restaurant, Miami, US
Protecting the Juvia penthouse, located on the rooftop of a nine-storey building in Miami, and features an outdoor terrace with seating for 60 patrons.
Reference: Juvia RestaurantAdditional picturesSee video...
Membrane Roofing Metzgergasse, Buchs, CH
A foldable fabric membrane roof spans the 11 m wide and 50 m long Metzgergasse in the heart of the city of Buchs.
Reference: Roofing MetzgergasseAdditional picturesSee video...
Google Headquarters, Sunnyvale (CA), US
SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric diffuses light without blocking it completely, resulting an evenly illuminated and comfortable space underneath the trellis.
Reference: Google HeadquartersAdditional pictures
Weitra Castle, AT
Interior and courtyard umbrellas – also for large events.
Reference: Weitra CastleAdditional picturesSee video...
Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Guildford Surrey, UK
The luxury hotel provides its guest a rooftop terrace, covered with a retractable canopy to protect guests and dining areas in all types of weather.
Reference: Radisson Blu Edwardian HotelAdditional picturesSee video...
Bal Harbour Shops Luxury Mall, Miami, US
The roof was built for Bal Harbour Shops’ inner courtyard, an event space that required a retractable solution to shield from rain or harsh sunlight, improving the shopping experience.
Reference: Bal Harbour ShopsAdditional picturesSee video...
Munich House of Artists – convertible membrane roof for courtyard, DE
The Munich House of Artists – meeting point for art and society – would like to make the courtyard welcoming irrespective of the weather.
Reference: Munich House of ArtistsSee video...
BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, CA
Cable-supported roof of BC Place made with SEFAR Architecture TENARA fabric is the biggest of its kind in the world.
Reference: BC Place StadiumAdditional picturesSee video...
Kufstein Fortress Arena, DE
A retractable roof for the Kufstein Fortress Arena allows open-air events to take place also in case of unfavorable weather.
Reference: Kufstein Fortress ArenaAdditional picturesSee video...
Central Railway Station Graz, AT
Around 3’000 m² of station forecourt and 4’500 m² of platform area are now covered by a roof in the form of a wave using SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric 4T40HF.
Reference: Central Railway Station Graz
St. George Ferry Terminal, New York, US
Multiple layers of TENARA Fabric 4T40HF in a star pattern were installed around the center ‘cone’ of each of the 12 light canopies.
Reference: St. George Ferry Terminal
Budweiser Beer Park, Las Vegas, US
Hotel fabric roofing system in Las Vegas.
Reference: Budweiser Beer ParkSee video...
Louie Bossi Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, US
En-Fold retractable exterior canopy made with Tenara fabric
Reference: Louie Bossi RestaurantAdditional pictures
Entrance Sail, Romanshorn, CH
With the SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric the entrance area of Fazer AG is always well protected.
Reference: Entrance Sail
Hotel Charleston, Cartagena, CO
The client requested retractable weather protection for an open-air, five-story high courtyard space that needed to be more fully utilized. Inclement weather prevents full use of the space on a regular basis.
Reference: Hotel CharlestonAdditional pictures
Ventilation tower, Oslo, NO
The Norwegian Highways Authority decided to construct a now much-used, inner-city tangential beneath the ground. The obligatory ventilation shaft, which serves to extract air from the tunnel below, was made using technical fabric.
Reference: Ventilation towerAdditional picture material
A work of art, Newport Beach (CA), US
A curved sail made from tough SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric conceals the two-storey council chamber of the civic building like a seashell, bringing a gentle light from the nearby ocean into play.
Reference: A work of artAdditional pictures
Mediterranean shadowing, FR
The top design priority was to provide protection from sun and heat for the sizeable outdoor area. The upper and lower awnings fulfill different functions.
Reference: Mediterranean shadowing
Sun shading at Hotel Riva, Konstanz, DE
The wave design is a creative symbol which can be seen throughout the building – in the hotel logo, in the tensioned roof awning, and in the ceiling panels.
Reference: Sun shading at Hotel Riva
Roofing Rütlihaus, Rutli, CH
The canopy is made from translucent Tenara membrane, which ensures UV and weather protection yet allows sunlight in, giving the roof the appearance of a pergola.
Reference: Roofing Ruetlihaus
New roof for Main Station, Salzburg, AT
A covered area of 1700 m² providing fixed protection from the elements and natural lighting beneath, thanks to the SEFAR Architecture TENARA fabric.
Reference: Main Station SalzburgAdditional pictures
Camden Markets Walkway, London, UK
SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric covers the entrance to a new restaurant in Camden Markets.
Reference: Camden Markets WalkwayAdditional pictures
HVB Bank, Convertible Open-Air Atrium, Munich, DE
Convertible space open-air in good weather and enclosed in bad with enough light entering.
Reference: Convertible Open-Air AtriumAdditional picturesSee video...
Retractable roof for Soho Beach Hotel, Miami, US
New retractable awning for the garden restaurant and Club Bar of the Soho Beach House.
Reference: Retractable roof for Soho HotelAdditional picturesSee video...
FABRIC RANGE
Fabric sample request
In order to get the fabric samples you are interested in, please contact us.
Why TENARA
SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric enhances the beauty of a space while extending its use. Unique, patented double-coated technology provides high light transmission, the flexibility and foldability of fabric and durability that carries a 15-year warranty.
Lights brilliantly
By day, SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric captures and filters more light than any other textile building material, providing shade without making a space gloomy. At night, dramatic lighting can turn a structure made of SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric into a work of art. Spectacular effects can be achieved with lights of changing colors and patterns.
Folds beautifully
Because it's a woven fabric, SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric flows and drapes smoothly, allowing graceful movement in retractable structures. This flexibility also makes it well suited to uses that require low-profile storage. With the appearance and hand of fabric, SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric adds elegance to your engineered fabric designs.
Lasts ultimately
SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric is unaffected by damaging UV rays, acid rain, salt water and other environmental challenges. Made of high-strength fibers, it will flex and fold countless times without cracking or loosing strength. It's easy to clean and naturally resistant to stains, mold and mildew. A 15-year warranty ensures that your fabric structure will look beautiful for many years to come.
Sustainable design
SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric is part of an environmentally responsible approach to architecture. The fabric is extremely durable and will not degrade during its long service life. It is free from odor and chemically inert. Uncontaminated scrap material and material used in architectural applications can be recycled.
Material
SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric is 100% fluoropolymer with a backbone of high tenacity ePTFE yarn.
It has the following properties:
free of chlorine
no contribution to ozone depletion unlike chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
no contribution to the formation of chloro/bromo-dioxins or – furans ('dioxins')
free of plasticizers
free of stabilizers
free of catalysts
SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric is therefore harmless to the skin and completely odor-free.
Lifetime
The type of function and benefit a product provides – and for how long – is crucial for the ecological balance of that product. For example, if a product provides a function for twice the time of an alternative product, the negative impact on the environment is significantly reduced. For the equivalent benefit to the user, production of the alternative consumes twice the amount of raw materials, energy resources, water and auxiliaries and generates twice the amount of emissions.
Due to their extremely strong carbon/fluorine bonds, fluoropolymers have unique properties: excellent chemical resistance, high resistance against extreme temperatures and UV radiation.
These properties make products produced from fluoropolymers extremely durable with long service lives, which, as explained above, has a direct positive influence on our environment.
Recycling and disposal
The ability to recycle and reuse a material is beneficial to our environment and is normally preferred as compared to disposal by landfilling or incineration. Since SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric is 100% fluoropolymer and does not degrade during its useful life, it can be reprocessed and used in other applications.
PTFE is not classified as hazardous waste in Europe or the USA.
In a landfill, SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric is completely inert and will not degrade biologically. Consequently, it cannot contribute to hazardous leachates or gases.
In an incineration plant the materials contained within SEFAR Architecture TENARA Fabric are primarily converted to CO2 water and HF. The scrubbers in a state of the art municipal incineration plant that is capable of handling halogenated materials can capture the HF. The resulting HF emissions are far below levels that could harm people or the environment.
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