Our Projects
A selection of our award-winning shade sail, tensile membrane, and hard roof shelter projects across Australia.
Watkins Martin Munro Conservatory
An award-winning tensile membrane installation for the Watkins Martin Munro Conservatory in partnership with Cairns Regional Council. The project involved designing and installing architectural shade structures to enhance growing conditions for light-sensitive plants while providing UV protection for visitors.
Tobruk Memorial Pool - Flowrider
A large-scale shade sail installation over the Flowrider attraction at Tobruk Memorial Pool. The project provided critical UV protection for patrons using the popular wave-riding facility while complementing the modern aquatic centre design.
Tobruk Pool Gym - Mehler Blinds
Installation of 16 Mehler FR700 Nano Outlook crank-handle blinds at the Tobruk Pool gymnasium facility. The project transformed the open-air gym space with retractable tensile membrane blinds providing weather protection and climate control.
AFL Girls Academy - Redlynch
Design and installation of architectural shade sails for the AFL Girls Academy sporting facility at Redlynch. The project provided essential sun protection for spectators and players across the outdoor training and event areas.
Skyspan Commercial Umbrella Installation
Installation of Skyspan Twin Vista commercial umbrellas for a hospitality venue in Cairns. The innovative cantilever design maximised usable outdoor dining space while providing comprehensive weather protection.
Mossman Playground Shade Sails
Design, manufacture, and installation of shade sails for the Mossman community playground. The project provided essential UV protection for children and families in one of the region's most popular recreational areas.
Community Recreation Shade Structure
A durable hard roof shelter structure designed for a community recreation area in Far North Queensland. The project delivered a permanent, low-maintenance shade and weather protection solution built to withstand harsh tropical conditions.
Aurukun Splash Park Shelter
Design and construction of shade shelters for the Aurukun community splash park. This remote community project delivered durable, cyclone-rated structures providing shade and shelter for families in one of Australia's most remote locations.
Architectural Shade Sail Feature
A bespoke architectural shade sail designed as both a functional shade solution and a striking visual feature. The project demonstrates Sail Structures' ability to combine engineering excellence with creative design.
Commercial Shade Structure
A large-scale commercial shade sail installation providing coverage for an outdoor commercial space. The project showcases Sail Structures' capability in delivering major commercial shade solutions across North Queensland.
TAFE Queensland - Thursday Island
Design and installation of shade sails for the TAFE Queensland campus on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. This remote project required specialist logistics to deliver quality shade solutions to one of Australia's most northerly educational facilities.
Rockhampton Special School Playground Shelter
A 300m2 hard roof playground shelter with CBSR softfall surfacing for Rockhampton Special School. The project provided an all-weather outdoor play area for students with special needs.
Pacific Hotel Cairns - Outdoor Dining
Installation of tensile membrane shade structures for the Pacific Hotel's outdoor dining and entertainment areas along the Cairns Esplanade. The project enhanced the hotel's alfresco dining experience with elegant architectural shade.
Napranum Community Splash Park
Shade shelter structures for the Napranum community splash park on Cape York Peninsula. Part of Sail Structures' ongoing commitment to delivering quality infrastructure to remote and regional Indigenous communities.
Blu Marlin Bistro - Outdoor Shade
Architectural shade sails for the popular Blu Marlin Bistro in Cairns, creating comfortable outdoor dining spaces with protection from tropical sun and rain showers.
Childcare Centre Shade Solutions
Custom shade sail installations for childcare centre outdoor play areas, meeting stringent child safety regulations while providing maximum UV protection for young children during outdoor activities.
In-House Sail Loft Manufacturing
A showcase of Sail Structures' purpose-built manufacturing facility in Bungalow, Cairns. The modern sail loft uses cutting-edge CAD software and precision cutting equipment to manufacture shade sails and tensile membranes to exacting standards.
Cairns Airport Beer Garden Canopy
An award-winning tensile membrane canopy structure for the Cairns Airport beer garden and outdoor dining precinct. The project created an iconic covered outdoor space for travellers and visitors to enjoy.
Vivo Restaurant - Palm Cove
Installation of Skyspan commercial umbrellas at Vivo Restaurant in the prestigious Palm Cove dining precinct. The project enhanced the restaurant's outdoor dining capacity with premium shade solutions.
St Andrews School - Redlynch
A comprehensive Skyspan umbrella installation for St Andrews Catholic College in Redlynch, providing shade coverage across multiple outdoor learning and recreation areas for students and staff.
St Monica's College - Twin Vista Umbrellas
Installation of Skyspan Twin Vista double cantilever umbrellas at St Monica's College. The innovative twin-arm design provides extended coverage for the school's outdoor gathering areas.
St Monica's College - Piazza
A major Skyspan umbrella installation at the St Monica's College Piazza, featuring a combination of portable and double cantilever umbrellas to create a flexible, shaded outdoor gathering and event space.
Trinity Anglican School - Early Learning Centre
Custom post pad Skyspan umbrellas installed at Trinity Anglican School's Early Learning Centre, providing safe, child-friendly shade for outdoor play and learning areas.
Cairns School of Distance Education
Installation of a 5.0m hexagonal cantilever retractable Skyspan umbrella system at the Cairns School of Distance Education, providing flexible shade coverage for outdoor educational activities.
Eco-Tents & Glamping Accommodation
Design and manufacture of environmentally sustainable eco-tent and glamping accommodation structures. These safari-style luxury tents feature three-layer insulated roofing, TREX timber composite platforms, and fully customisable interiors for tourism and hospitality operators.
Reef Magic Pontoon
Design, fabrication, and installation of tensile membranes and shade systems for the state-of-the-art Reef Magic Pontoon — a 1,003m² three-level vessel accommodating 450+ guests on the Great Barrier Reef. Sail Structures delivered 4 tensile membranes (222m²), 2 lifeguard tower membranes (18m²), and 2 shade sails (71m²) using Mehler FR700 Nano and Monotec 370 fabrics.