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Over View: a 3D fabric ceiling Over View, an installation at MuseumLab in Pittsburgh, Pa., is intricately patterned to replicate the leaded glass ceiling that once graced the space. Photo: FreelandBuck. Walk into the central lobby of MuseumLab, an experiential learning center for older children created by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and look up. While you may think you’re looking at a historic leaded glass ceiling, you’re actually viewing a textile reproduction of the original 19th century ceiling that was removed years ago. The Children’s Museum took over the former Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny, which was built in 1890, to house MuseumLab. The museum’s renovation preserved much of the building’s original design, including detailed archways, columns and mosaic floors. But the ceiling required a more modern solution. The museum worked with FreelandBuck, a Los Angeles, Calif. , and New York City-based architectural firm, to create Over View, a three-dimensional drawi...

Serge Ferrari announced that Steve Szenay has been promoted to Technical Support Manager for North America. Szenay will be responsible for disseminating technical information for all Serge Ferrari products sold in the United States and Canada, including product use, fabrication best- practices, maintenance and claim evaluation. In this newly created position, Szenay will be the liaison between product and technical managers in the company’s corporate office and local customers, answering technical questions, developing training programs, and advising on correct usage of existing and new products. He will also be responsible for product training to the Serge Ferrari North America sales team. Szenay has been working with Serge Ferrari since 2007 as Regional Sales Manager, supporting sales in all markets, with a specialty in the marine segment. He brings more than 30 years of experience working with marine cover and shade fabrication, including more than seven years running...

Serge Ferrari North America (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) and Miami Corporation (Cincinnati, Ohio) have announced a distribution partnership. Miami Corporation, a distributor for the marine, awning and automotive industries, has added Serge Ferrari’s upholstery fabric line to its product offerings. Serge Ferrari’s Stamskin® One and Stamskin® One Allure are currently stocked and available in 24 colors, with more upholstery ranges available soon. “We are very excited to partner with Miami Corporation. They are a well-respected distributor in the industry and we are well-aligned in wanting to provide our customers with the best products, customer service and technical expertise,” said Jeff Dellinger, marine market manager for Serge Ferrari North America. “Miami is driven to find exceptional products that can help our customers continuously up their game. Serge Ferrari’s Stamskin One and Allure will enable our customers to create luxurious seating in the most challenging environm...

Artful camouflage Exterior Shades and Screens, International Achievement Awards 2019  Outstanding Achievement As part of the renovation of the outdoor Muny Theatre (St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre), the client wanted to hide the enormous stage speakers from the audience. Two large mesh panels, each 10 feet 10 inches by 34 feet 6 inches, were installed behind cables to create a concave shape in front of the speakers. The scrim-like construction allows 70 percent airflow through the fabric for optimal acoustic transparency and minimal billowing. Mesh 70 is a wide-width, open weave PVC-coated fabric suitable for long-term exterior use. The mesh, which works well as a front projection surface, was painted to match the plaster exterior surface of the musical stage walls. The client loved the look of the panels over the speakers and how well they blended in with the existing stage walls. Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures Inc. Saint Louis, Mo. , U.S.A. www.lawrencefabric.com T...

Stunning shade Exterior Shades and Screens, International Achievement Awards 2019 Award of Excellence The client wanted an eye-catching element to provide protection from the sun and to establish a shady destination area. These shade panels span the area between two buildings and create a comfortable and attractive protected area for shoppers at this high-end shopping center. The fabric patterning was unique, and the installation gave the owner a great shady spot and a stunning geometric form. J. Miller Canvas LLC Santa Ana, Calif., U. S.A. www. jmillercanvas.com strong Soltis 92 by Serge Ferrari North America Inc., Firesist® by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC Architect Burton Studios More News: Textiles and Lifestyle Retractables: part of the shade package Artful camouflage Shady dealings: screens, shades and shutters A community space, upcycled × Close Please log in or sign up Email Address Password First Name Last Name Password Repeat Password Passwords must ...