Why Architen

Established when tensile fabric structures were a new concept within the construction industry, Architen Landrell is a leading manufacturer of bespoke fabric architecture with more than 25 years experience in the design, manufacture and installation of tensile structures.

The company has completed 5000-plus projects worldwide for temporary and permanent use and for a huge variety of purposes. We prides ourselves on unparalleled design capability, originality and innovation within our work. Our ‘can-do’ approach to each project strives to come up with intelligent ways to progress untried ideas and to see these through from conception to completion. Tensile fabric structures are a dramatic and exciting method of construction allowing curvature, translucency and the ability to light both internal and external spaces spectacularly.

With this in mind, Architen Landrell offers exciting and innovative designs, from the smallest to the largest of projects. Our unique research and development facilities broaden our knowledge and allow us to feed innovations back into the industry. Our well-established in-house design team offer concept advice before proceeding to detailed engineering and patterning analysis. Our team, comprising architects, structural engineers and product designers, combine creative and technical expertise and work flexibly to tailor our input to the needs of any project. With powerful CAD capabilities we can produce 3D computer visuals and fly-throughs that bring schemes to life.

Our team, comprising architects, structural engineers and product designers, combine creative and technical expertise and work flexibly to tailor our input to the needs of any project. With powerful CAD capabilities we can produce 3D computer visuals and fly-throughs that bring schemes to life.

Working closely with our clients we are able to provide a level of service to suit. We offer design, project management, manufacture, lighting, installation and maintenance as separate services as well as taking on projects that encompass all aspects of these disciplines.

Our purpose-built 1,800m² production facility, itself a tensile building, provides the ideal environment for the manufacturing of pristine, accurate structures. Advanced equipment and working methods apply our expertise to every type of architectural fabric and we provide the best warranties available. Our clear-span working environment allows the assembly of huge membrane panels, which simplifies and accelerates site assembly. Our knowledge of the role of tensile architecture within the construction industry has allowed us to integrate complex lighting systems designed to accent and enhance our structures. The translucent quality of tensioned fabric offers designers an array of internal and external lighting options. Whether light needs to be softened, optimised or controlled, architectural fabrics are capable of exceptional spans and extraordinary illuminated effects. Lighting a structure adds a further dimension that brings a landmark quality to any building.

Much of the potential to create unusual, exciting and original structures remains open to exploration, and with the innovative force of Architen Landrell new generations of architects and builders are able to achieve stunning and unique results.