We were approached by a construction consultancy to help design, manufacture, and install a large-scale shade sail for a remote pub in Kaikōura. The brief was to cover an expansive 150sqm area with a single sail, an ambitious scale that required careful planning and execution. The design involved a flush building attachment using a custom awning track system, installed in sections to work around existing downpipes and mixed cladding, ensuring a clean and seamless integration with the structure.

The sail itself extends out to 12 pre-engineered poles that had been installed ahead of our involvement. Through collaboration with the client and structural team, we selected Monotec 370 for the sail fabric, its superior strength, durability, and wider width made it the ideal choice for both performance and visual appeal at this size.

One of the major challenges was the rural location, approximately three hours from our base, so every component had to be measured, manufactured, and packed with absolute accuracy. With a sail of this size, even small errors in deductions or tensioning can lead to issues, so our install team approached it with care and experience. Despite the complexities, the install went smoothly, and the result is a bold, practical, and eye catching shade solution that has  become a standout feature of the venue. The clients were so pleased with the final result, they immediately commissioned us to create a second, 75sqm sail for another area of the site.