Elgin, IL – October 24, 2016: Fabric Images®, a global manufacturer of printed and non-printed tension fabric architectural solutions, was awarded two International Achievement Awards during the Industrial Fabrics Association annual conference. The awards were announced in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 20th.

Intralot London Iconic Pavilion and First Ascent ceiling canopy

Winning the Award of Excellence in the Commercial Interiors category, the highest award in a category, is the First Ascent topographical ceiling cloud. Designed and manufactured by Fabric Images, the ceiling cloud, which is a topographic representation of the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, covers roughly 654 square feet, carves out volume, lowers the ceiling and creates a barrier to control acoustics.

Additionally, Fabric Images was awarded with Outstanding Achievement in the Interior Display category for the Intralot London Iconic Pavilion tension fabric petals, a collaboration between Lianou Chalvatzis Architects (LC-A), BuroHappold Engineers, London, and Fabric Images Europe. The petals stand 17 feet in height and cantilever up to 32 feet, while remaining completely floor supported. As stated by Natassa Lianou, Director / Architect with Lianou Chalvatzis Architects (LC-A), London, the designing architect, “The pavilion was impressive and our design was transferred with the best way possible. The client was very happy and everyone in the exhibition were amazed and could not believe that we made it. It was a very challenging and innovative design that [Fabric Images Europe] made it real. We had a great collaboration and we are looking forward to our next joint adventures.”

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International Achievement Awards (IAA)

The International Achievement Awards (IAA) is an annual competition with a goal to promote awareness of the specialty fabrics used in thousands of products and applications ranging in size and shape. For more than 68 years, the awards have recognized innovation, technical skill and design excellence. Entries are judged by industry experts, editors, architects, educators and design professionals who were selected for their knowledge in particular field of study or product area.

About Fabric Images®

For nearly 30 years, Fabric Images® has been an award-winning, design-focused manufacturer of printed and non-printed tensioned fabric architecture and material solutions for corporate interiors, hospitality, retail spaces, museums, and events around the globe. Our focus is providing products, custom solutions, and services that that will enrich brand quality and the expressive identity of a space. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, creativity and the pleasure that comes from bringing life to our customer’s vision.

The Fi™ Interiors division designs and manufactures interior architecture décor products and custom design solutions that incorporate metal, fabric, printed graphics, acoustics, and a host of additional materials.

The Fi™ Live Events business division is a creative, strategic, and collaborative manufacturer providing custom fabric architectural and material solutions used within tradeshows, events, and brand activations.

The Fi™ Retail business division partners with retail brands to creatively express their story through compelling installations and brand experiences.

For more information, visit www.fabricimages.com.

Fabric Images is a division of Orbus Visual Communications® – a privately owned group of companies that specialize in the manufacture and trade only supply of portable, fabric and modular sign, exhibit and display products, architectural wayfinding signage and superior graphics. Companies and brands within the group include The Exhibitors’ Handbook®, The Promo Handbook™, Nimlok®, Fabric Images® and SignPro Systems®.