Selected work

Examples of overlays, CAD development and manufacturing information.

Drag the sliders, or use the keyboard arrow keys, to compare original site photographs with proposed structures. Further down, see CAD concepts, engineering views and component details.

Current examples: canopies, awnings, walkways and shade structures

The same overlay, CAD and BOM workflow can be applied to frames, platforms, shelters, enclosures, equipment supports and other fabricated mechanical structures.

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01 / Superimposed visualisation

Twin tensile shade structures

Two large shade structures were positioned into the existing courtyard photograph, giving the customer a realistic view of scale, colour and placement before approval.

Input Site photograph Output Proposal visual

Courtyard with two proposed tensile shade structures superimposed

Original courtyard before the proposed shade structures

Before Proposed

02 / Covered walkway

School link walkway

A long covered route was visualised between two buildings, including the frame, curved roof and supporting posts.

School walkway with a proposed covered canopy superimposed

Original uncovered route between school buildings

Before Proposed

03 / Large canopy

Extended school canopy

The proposed frame and roof were aligned with the existing building to communicate the final footprint across a large outdoor area.

School building with a proposed large canopy superimposed

Original school building before the canopy proposal

Before Proposed

04 / Entrance awning

Shopfront weather protection

A compact glazed awning was placed above the storefront to show projection, coverage and its relationship with the existing façade.

Application Retail frontage Service Photo overlay

Shopfront with a proposed white glazed awning superimposed

Original shopfront before the awning proposal

Before Proposed

Residential shade concepts

Testing coverage and appearance from the real viewpoint.

Multiple site angles make it easier to assess how a proposed shade system relates to the building, pool, driveway and surrounding landscape.

05 / Poolside shade sails

Two viewpoints, one coordinated proposal

The same tensile shade arrangement was visualised from two positions to communicate coverage across the pool deck and its relationship with the existing rooflines.

Views Two site photographs Output Coordinated proposal

Pool terrace with two proposed tensile shade sails

Original pool terrace before the proposed shade sails

Before Proposed

Second pool viewpoint with proposed tensile shade sails

Second pool viewpoint before the proposed shade sails

Before Proposed

06 / Driveway shade

Residential carport concept

A lightweight multi-sail arrangement was placed over the driveway to demonstrate post positions, vehicle coverage and the visual impact on the existing frontage.

Vehicle registration details have been obscured for privacy.

Driveway with a proposed multi-sail carport concept

Original driveway before the proposed shade structure

Before Proposed

3D CAD and technical drawings

Developing concepts into controlled engineering information.

Concept models support early decisions, while technical views communicate geometry, dimensions, interfaces and component details for the next stage.

3D concept model

Shade structure

Circular playground canopy

A multi-panel tensile concept developed to communicate coverage, colour arrangement, mast positions and the experience beneath the structure.

3D layout study

Event structure

Modular shade and truss layout

A spatial model used to show truss arrangement, tensile elements, circulation, furniture and the overall event environment.

Anonymised drawing examples

Technical information without client-identifying details.

These samples have been cropped to remove company names, logos, addresses, order numbers, customer references and approval information.

Cross-section and isometric

Freestanding canopy arrangement

Overall geometry, projection, support positions, roof pitch and principal dimensions.

Component details

Profiles and connection details

Section views communicate how roof bars, sheets, wall plates, gutters and posts interface.

Technical cross section and isometric drawing of a long wall mounted canopy

Wall-mounted system

Long-span wall canopy

Cross-sectional relationship to the building alongside the complete isometric layout.

Typical workflow

From photograph to an approved engineering direction.

01Receive site photo, dimensions and product requirements

02Model and position the proposed structure using the available site information

03Review alternatives, colours and requested revisions

04Proceed to CAD and production documentation when required

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