J & J Carter wins 2012 International Achievement Award
(Roseville, Minn. – Nov. 7, 2012) – J & J. Carter Ltd, Andover, U.K, was recognised with the 2012 International Achievement Award (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications, that took place Nov. 7 at the IFAI Expo Americas 2012, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Mass.
J & J. Carter received an Outstanding Achievement Award for its “Malls Shoppping Centre – Basingstoke” project. The project was recognised in the competition’s Tensioned Awnings and Canopies category. The tensile fabric structure covers some 400m2, spans 58m and is supported by two columns and two curved outriggers. A complex internal spot lighting system has been integrated into the underside membrane which required meticulous setting out and patterning.
IFAI received a total of 335 entries from 14 countries that were submitted for 30 categories in this year’s competition. Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. Judges included industry experts, editors, architects, educators and design professionals who were chosen for their knowledge in a particular field of study or product area. All entries receive prominent recognition at IFAI Expo Americas, the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas. Entrants receive additional publicity through coverage in IFAI magazines and press releases distributed to media professionals.
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