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Temporary Architecture That Works Under Pressure

Temporary Architecture That Works Under Pressure

A temporary structure can look straightforward on a site plan: a clear-span marquee, an entrance canopy, a run of service tents. In practice, temporary architecture is the working framework for the entire event. It determines how guests arrive, where crews operate,...
A Practical Guide to Event Crowd Flow Planning

A Practical Guide to Event Crowd Flow Planning

A queue that folds back across an entrance road, a hospitality marquee with only one practical exit, or a popular feature positioned at the end of a narrow route can change the character of an event very quickly. This guide to event crowd flow is for organisers and...
How to Heat Large Marquees for Winter Events

How to Heat Large Marquees for Winter Events

A marquee can look complete at handover and still be unfit for guests once the temperature drops. Cold ground, open doorways, high rooflines and a busy service operation all work against the heating system. Knowing how to heat large marquees starts with treating heat...
Planning Temporary Structures for Broadcasters

Planning Temporary Structures for Broadcasters

A broadcast compound can look straightforward on a site plan: a few cabins, technical vehicles, camera positions and a production office. In practice, planning temporary structures for broadcasters means creating a working environment that protects people, equipment...
Weatherproof Event Structures That Perform

Weatherproof Event Structures That Perform

A sudden squall across an exposed showground can change the job in minutes. Guests move towards cover, vehicle routes soften, doors become pressure points and the structure has to keep working as intended. Weatherproof event structures are not simply marquees with...
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