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Canopy and curtain system encloses equipment

May 1, 2008 | Awnings & Shades, Projects

In order to provide rain and snow protection for the generator and power transformers on the roof of this Chicago high-rise, Evanston Awning designed a canopy and curtain system that encloses the power equipment, yet allows the curtains to roll up for maintenance. All components had to be brought to…

Inflatable structure showcases international rugby

May 1, 2008 | Projects

Any brand of football in which the players maul, ruck and scrum has got to be a fan favorite, and rugby’s rough and rowdy play is a hit worldwide. To celebrate the 2007 Rugby World Cup, Ferrari Group, La Tour du Pin, France, created a huge, inflatable rugby ball structure, which will be displayed …

Banners create canopy effect for church

March 1, 2008 | Projects

These three 75-foot-long banners create a canopy effect that respects the linear nature of this church in Milwaukee, Wis., yet introduces curved elements, which help to create a sense of movement. Visually lowering the 40-foot high ceiling, and attempting to help humanize the scale of this expansive…

Banners save space and provide privacy in a salon

March 1, 2008 | Projects

Banner Creations used opaque and transparent fabrics for this salon’s window in the Minneapolis skyway system. The original signage used up too much valuable retail space, and did not shield clients from being viewed by passers by. In contrast, the new banners, manufactured with a combination of d…

Banner options

March 1, 2008 | Projects

Color X created these dye sublimated, silk banners for more than 30 Bloomingdales’ locations across the country. Along with the banners, Color X designed custom stretch frames that store employees could wrap with fabrics in a quick three-step process, allowing store managers the flexibility to han…

Banner chic

March 1, 2008 | Projects

When this kitchen and bath design studio moved to its new location in Chicago, Ill., the company wanted to stand out without overwhelming the area. The studio hired Evanston Awnings to replace the building’s existing awnings with 18 banners, featuring advertising graphics of two of the studio’s …

Tyvek faces up to artist concept

March 1, 2008 | Projects

The Arlington Arts Center’s staid brick façade transformed overnight into the backdrop for a disturbing image of hordes of shouting faces 15 feet high and 300 feet long. The fine art museum in Arlington, Va., wrapped itself in artist Rosemary Feit Covey’s creation, part of “The 0 Project” e…

For the birds

January 1, 1970 | Projects

Designers and architects with fresh sustainability challenges: how to prevent collisions with birds attracted by light and reflections from glass surfaces. In Minneapolis, Minn., deep in construction of a futuristic-looking new Vikings football stadium downtown, the public is now voicing fears that …

Category: Projects

Canopy and curtain system encloses equipment

Inflatable structure showcases international rugby

Banners create canopy effect for church

Banners save space and provide privacy in a salon

Banner options

Banner chic

Tyvek faces up to artist concept

For the birds