Tensile Cables has supplied the cables for a large pergola in Tokai Estate’s outdoor courtyard. Tokai Estate is a luxurious retirement village in the Western Cape. It boasts breathtaking views of Constantiaberg, Silvermine Nature Reserve and Table Mountain and is a first-class healthcare facility with top security, entertainment and cultural enrichment. It has five different […]
Last month we posted about the ingenuous roof structure over La Motte restaurant’s outdoor courtyard. This month we take a look inside at this playful and creative tea cup chandelier – tea cups and saucers suspended with cables. Each piece of china is individually suspended from the circular base of LED lights by a stainless […]
One of the balustrade systems that Tensile Cables offers is a swaged socket to swaged socket terminating into concrete. This system is suitable when there is no access behind the post. It is specifically useful when there isn’t space for a post for the balustrade to terminate into, or aesthetically it is better for it to […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Balustrade-System-11.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-10-04 15:44:372018-10-04 15:44:37Balustrade System 11 – Swaged socket to swaged socket terminating into concrete
Tensile Cables’s sister company, Tension Structures was approached by Malherbe & Rust Architects when La Motte winery was looking for a canopy over their outside seating area at their restaurant. Having designed stunning wine estate structures with the architects before, a creative solution was found to compliment the perfect setting and century old oak trees. Using tensile […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/La-Motte-2-1040x691-1.jpg6911040Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-10-04 14:59:302018-10-04 14:59:30A tree for a mast at La Motte Winery
Due to be completed in October is a new and vast urban park at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The aim of the park is to better connect the city with the sea through a series of pedestrian routes, including one alongside the canal. It is named ‘Battery Park’ after the historical Amsterdam Battery around […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/VA-Waterfront.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-10-04 14:45:002018-10-04 14:46:35New Urban Park at the V&A Waterfront in October
Tensile Cables offers a range of rod systems which are ideal for roof trusses, structural supports, and bracing. The benefit of these systems lies in the galvanised steel rod that has higher stiffness than the equivalent size cable. One of the system products offered is an adjustable toggle fork with a right hand thread on […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Toggle-fork.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-08-23 12:35:542018-08-23 12:48:28Why use an Adjustable Toggle Fork?
The 11th Annual Green Building Convention will be taking place from the 3 – 5 Oct 2018 at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town. This year the convention theme is: THE RACE TO ZERO. There will be a focus on buildings that achieve net zero carbon emissions, as well as building with net-zero water, […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-Race-to-Zero-web.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-08-23 12:35:542018-08-23 12:35:54The Race to Zero – Green Building Convention 2018
Take a look at our trellises up on the wall at the new Gordon’s Bay Mall. They’re a perfect solution to make large blank walls in a shopping mall or business park more aesthetically pleasing. And they protect the walls as well. Green walls are deterrents for graffiti artists, they shield walls from the elements […]
The large pool in a Constantia house was finding little use after the departure of family, and the cost of maintenance was becoming exorbitant. With Cape Town running out of water some lateral thought was needed – a borehole and a green pool which formed the reservoir for the garden water supply was the simple […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Constantia-003-1.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-07-20 10:04:252018-07-20 10:08:45A green pool in Constantia
Tensile Cables was approached by Isipani Construction and Bentel Associates International to supply trellising for a feature wall at the new Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus. Bentel Associates International developed the design concept supplied by JL Design, and detailed a trellis to soften a screen wall for a loading bay at the Shoprite entrance. After consideration was […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Whale-Coast-Mall-002.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-07-20 09:50:442018-07-24 08:37:47Trellises at the Shoprite Entrance at Whale Coast Mall
Image courtesy of www.sans10400.co.za In Eindhoven, The Netherlands, companies are working together with Eindhoven University of Technology and the local municipality on Project Milestone – a project using 3D printed houses for the first time. The buildings need to conform to building regulations, and meet the requirements of layout, style and comfort of the homeowners who […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Houses-Printed-in-3D-001.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-07-18 14:24:192018-07-20 10:12:14Concrete 3D printed houses in Holland
One of the systems of balustrades that Tensile Cables offers for easy installation is a 4mm socket & wood screw to socket & wood screw solution. The benefits of this system is its clean finish into an all timber post balustrade without the need for stainless steel dome nuts protruding out of the outside of […]
Tension Structures was commissioned to design and install the walkway atriums; as well as two entrance roofs for an accumulative area of 2,500m2 at Lusaka’s Garden City Mall in Zambia. Tensile Cables supplied the cables for the structures. This project features conical peaks reminiscent of snow capped mountains that run along the entirety of the […]
In an effort to scale up the low carbon building efforts in South Africa’s major cities, the Green Building Council in collaboration with the C40 Cities initiative – a group of major world cities trying to cut climate-changing emissions – has launched The ‘My Green Home’ project. The project told the story of The Ngewana […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/My-Green-Home-Project-web.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-07-02 12:22:382018-07-02 12:22:38My Green Home Project
Tensile Cables recently supplied a large rectangular stainless steel cable trellis for a green wall in a small city garden in Kloof Road, Cape Town. The design brief was for a neat and formal garden. The landscape designers on the project, Contours Design Studio in collaboration with John Jacob Interiors, wanted to create a space filled […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Green-wall-003.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-05-24 11:40:122018-05-24 11:52:52Green wall in a city garden
Images courtesy of Clad News International architecture practice von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) were tasked with an upgrade of the Slaski Stadium in Chorzów, Poland in order to bring it up to international standard for track and field competitions. gmp were appointed to expand the structure to hold 54,500 seats and improve its operational […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Roof-with-tensile-cables.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-05-23 12:14:502018-05-24 11:55:12Europe’s largest polycarbonate roof with tensile cables
We offer a turnkey green wall cable trellis system including vertical and horizontal 3mm cables, and our custom designed end brackets and trellis clamps for installation on small to large scale walls. Made from Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel, these trellis systems are suitable in even the harshest climates boasting an extended lifespan. What are […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/House-Schotte-002.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-05-23 11:23:382018-05-24 11:55:20How to order a green wall trellis system
Tensile Cables offers strong and elegant stainless steel fittings for a range of different balustrade solutions. These solutions are simple to install on site, and can be customised in length and size of fittings to suit a variety of design concepts. This system is available in 3mm, 4mm light duty, 4mm standard and 4mm, 5mm […]
In a home renovation in a Oranjezicht, Cape Town, Tensile Cables was asked to supply its stainless steel balustrade cable systems by Peter Cooper from HPC Carpentry and Joinery. Balustrades appear on both the third floor between two sophisticated timber screens giving privacy to the bedrooms, as well as surrounding the deck and braai area below. […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/003-oranjezicht.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-04-26 15:35:192018-04-26 15:35:19Cable balustrades framed in timber in Oranjezicht
Vertical Gardens are popping up in business parks, shopping malls, and even as practical features for smaller spaces like these we’ve found below. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing but they are a practical use of space, and offset your carbon footprint. Indoors and outdoors, trellises, and pockets. Poolroom garden shed Kitchen herb garden Courtyard […]
https://tensilecables.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/001-1.jpg640960Kimhttps://creativeengineeringstudio.com/dev/tensile/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tension-Structures-Logo-10.jpgKim2018-04-26 11:00:172018-04-26 15:36:274 Unique Vertical Gardens for small spaces
A pergola in Tokai Estate’s courtyard
Tensile Cables has supplied the cables for a large pergola in Tokai Estate’s outdoor courtyard. Tokai Estate is a luxurious retirement village in the Western Cape. It boasts breathtaking views of Constantiaberg, Silvermine Nature Reserve and Table Mountain and is a first-class healthcare facility with top security, entertainment and cultural enrichment. It has five different […]
A Suspended Tea Cup Chandelier
Last month we posted about the ingenuous roof structure over La Motte restaurant’s outdoor courtyard. This month we take a look inside at this playful and creative tea cup chandelier – tea cups and saucers suspended with cables. Each piece of china is individually suspended from the circular base of LED lights by a stainless […]
Balustrade System 11 – Swaged socket to swaged socket terminating into concrete
One of the balustrade systems that Tensile Cables offers is a swaged socket to swaged socket terminating into concrete. This system is suitable when there is no access behind the post. It is specifically useful when there isn’t space for a post for the balustrade to terminate into, or aesthetically it is better for it to […]
A tree for a mast at La Motte Winery
Tensile Cables’s sister company, Tension Structures was approached by Malherbe & Rust Architects when La Motte winery was looking for a canopy over their outside seating area at their restaurant. Having designed stunning wine estate structures with the architects before, a creative solution was found to compliment the perfect setting and century old oak trees. Using tensile […]
New Urban Park at the V&A Waterfront in October
Due to be completed in October is a new and vast urban park at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The aim of the park is to better connect the city with the sea through a series of pedestrian routes, including one alongside the canal. It is named ‘Battery Park’ after the historical Amsterdam Battery around […]
Why use an Adjustable Toggle Fork?
Tensile Cables offers a range of rod systems which are ideal for roof trusses, structural supports, and bracing. The benefit of these systems lies in the galvanised steel rod that has higher stiffness than the equivalent size cable. One of the system products offered is an adjustable toggle fork with a right hand thread on […]
The Race to Zero – Green Building Convention 2018
The 11th Annual Green Building Convention will be taking place from the 3 – 5 Oct 2018 at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town. This year the convention theme is: THE RACE TO ZERO. There will be a focus on buildings that achieve net zero carbon emissions, as well as building with net-zero water, […]
Photostory: Gordon’s Bay Mall Trellis
Take a look at our trellises up on the wall at the new Gordon’s Bay Mall. They’re a perfect solution to make large blank walls in a shopping mall or business park more aesthetically pleasing. And they protect the walls as well. Green walls are deterrents for graffiti artists, they shield walls from the elements […]
A green pool in Constantia
The large pool in a Constantia house was finding little use after the departure of family, and the cost of maintenance was becoming exorbitant. With Cape Town running out of water some lateral thought was needed – a borehole and a green pool which formed the reservoir for the garden water supply was the simple […]
Trellises at the Shoprite Entrance at Whale Coast Mall
Tensile Cables was approached by Isipani Construction and Bentel Associates International to supply trellising for a feature wall at the new Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus. Bentel Associates International developed the design concept supplied by JL Design, and detailed a trellis to soften a screen wall for a loading bay at the Shoprite entrance. After consideration was […]
Concrete 3D printed houses in Holland
Image courtesy of www.sans10400.co.za In Eindhoven, The Netherlands, companies are working together with Eindhoven University of Technology and the local municipality on Project Milestone – a project using 3D printed houses for the first time. The buildings need to conform to building regulations, and meet the requirements of layout, style and comfort of the homeowners who […]
Balustrade System 10 – 4mm socket & wood screw to socket & wood screw
One of the systems of balustrades that Tensile Cables offers for easy installation is a 4mm socket & wood screw to socket & wood screw solution. The benefits of this system is its clean finish into an all timber post balustrade without the need for stainless steel dome nuts protruding out of the outside of […]
Energy Saving Garden City Mall, Lusaka
Tension Structures was commissioned to design and install the walkway atriums; as well as two entrance roofs for an accumulative area of 2,500m2 at Lusaka’s Garden City Mall in Zambia. Tensile Cables supplied the cables for the structures. This project features conical peaks reminiscent of snow capped mountains that run along the entirety of the […]
My Green Home Project
In an effort to scale up the low carbon building efforts in South Africa’s major cities, the Green Building Council in collaboration with the C40 Cities initiative – a group of major world cities trying to cut climate-changing emissions – has launched The ‘My Green Home’ project. The project told the story of The Ngewana […]
Green wall in a city garden
Tensile Cables recently supplied a large rectangular stainless steel cable trellis for a green wall in a small city garden in Kloof Road, Cape Town. The design brief was for a neat and formal garden. The landscape designers on the project, Contours Design Studio in collaboration with John Jacob Interiors, wanted to create a space filled […]
Europe’s largest polycarbonate roof with tensile cables
Images courtesy of Clad News International architecture practice von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) were tasked with an upgrade of the Slaski Stadium in Chorzów, Poland in order to bring it up to international standard for track and field competitions. gmp were appointed to expand the structure to hold 54,500 seats and improve its operational […]
How to order a green wall trellis system
We offer a turnkey green wall cable trellis system including vertical and horizontal 3mm cables, and our custom designed end brackets and trellis clamps for installation on small to large scale walls. Made from Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel, these trellis systems are suitable in even the harshest climates boasting an extended lifespan. What are […]
Balustrade systems: Swaged stud to swaged stud
Tensile Cables offers strong and elegant stainless steel fittings for a range of different balustrade solutions. These solutions are simple to install on site, and can be customised in length and size of fittings to suit a variety of design concepts. This system is available in 3mm, 4mm light duty, 4mm standard and 4mm, 5mm […]
Cable balustrades framed in timber in Oranjezicht
In a home renovation in a Oranjezicht, Cape Town, Tensile Cables was asked to supply its stainless steel balustrade cable systems by Peter Cooper from HPC Carpentry and Joinery. Balustrades appear on both the third floor between two sophisticated timber screens giving privacy to the bedrooms, as well as surrounding the deck and braai area below. […]
4 Unique Vertical Gardens for small spaces
Vertical Gardens are popping up in business parks, shopping malls, and even as practical features for smaller spaces like these we’ve found below. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing but they are a practical use of space, and offset your carbon footprint. Indoors and outdoors, trellises, and pockets. Poolroom garden shed Kitchen herb garden Courtyard […]