Multi-story car parks are notoriously known as being eye sores in the community. The latest architectural design trend is to clad buildings and car parks in fabric to improve their appearance.
Fabric is a cost effective, low maintenance way to make an immediate impact, changing the face of a building, giving it visual interest.
With the London 2012 Olympics not too far behind us, the Olympic Stadium will once again be in the spotlight with news this week that the venue was selected to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
As the stadium shifts its purpose from the Olympics to other upcoming events, it will be reduced in size. Part of this redevelopment includes the removal of the fabric wrap.
The 24 England teams have now settled in and made the state-of the-art facility their home for training. With a very wet and cold winter, England players have benefitted from the PVC coated polyester fabric roof over their full size football pitch allowing them to practice in harsh weather conditions.
Four months ago, Bushey Academy opened its doors featuring three inflated ETFE roofs sun drenching offices, the library and cafeteria.
In addition to inflated sky lights, the Academy also has an ETFE covered walkway, creating a dry place for students and faculty to move between classrooms.
Despite tension in North Korea, the show must go on. Organisers of the Asian Games are pressing forward with the construction of several iconic venues each will be sure to impress the world when the Games start on 9 September 2014.
