Leena

Transmaterial for Office Spaces by Leena Deshpande-Part 1 

Traditionally fabric was used only for upholstery, but now we are experiencing the innovation and exploration of fabrics in interiors as well as exteriors. Textile architecture is the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.Textile architecture is considerate of the environment and allows a non-negligible economy of raw material. Translucent fabrics create also a bright and convivial environment, the daylight bringing a smooth and natural interior lighting. At night, translucent fabrics and interior light emphasize building design. Functionally……Compared to classic architecture, textile architecture involves the use of a smaller amount of material, an undisputable advantage for large projects. Textile architecture means a huge scope of creative and attractive designs. Tensile architecture is based on a tensioned membrane system, often using cables and wires, offering unlimited design possibilities. There are 4 main types of shape that can be combined together. There is a very wide use of these fabrics in interiors, public spaces, educational spaces, Landscape area’sThe fabric structures can be also used in permanent areas like Canopies, tensioned membrane systems, awnings which are aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. Providing shades for parking area, walk way, covered play grounds, cruise ships and yachts.These fabric structures are best suited for temporary and removable covered places, banners, signs etc. PVC polyester is the most common fabric in textile architecture and has been used worldwide for over 50 years. It is a cost effective material with a lifetime of 10 to 20 years. PVC polyester fabric is safe material and a fire resistant product. It has a light transmission factor between 0% and 25%, and a UV transmission of 0%. A special additional coating creates an effective protective layer against dust, pollution, mildew and discoloration. The fabric is available in many colors.Celanese Acetate, a business of Celanese Corporation, manufactures cellulose acetate products used in filtering and other industrial applications.Derived from highly purified wood pulp from re-forested trees, cellulose products are “natural” and “environmentally friendly. Cellulose acetate flake can be converted into a wide range of products from tough, clear, impact-resistant plastics to soft, drape able, absorbent fabrics.Acetate is made from a renewable resource - reforested trees.

Celanese Acetete Three park Avenue New York,NY 10016,Phone: 212-251-8050

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