Venice, FL

Wellen Park

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Wellen Park

Wellen Park in Venice, Florida, wanted to develop a shade and gathering space — a central element enhancing their commercial and residential property. They envisioned a fabric structure to provide a shaded sanctuary for park-goers and local patrons. With GuildWorks spearheading the interpretation, design, build, and installation of the vision, the Wellen Park Fabric Structure project became a multi-use installation that captures the essence of Wellen Park.

This fabric structure adds visual interest and offers a welcoming oasis for the community. Engineered and built to withstand wind speeds of up to 150 MPH, it proved its strength during a powerful hurricane in 2022.

The fabric material HDPE features a webbing edge and reinforced D-Rings that are attached to turnbuckles and a complex reinforced 30’ tall steel frame, spanning 1585 sf.

Typology
Commercial
Plaza
Public/Civic
Location
Venice, FL
Square footage
1973 sqft shade membrane
Year
2022
Owner
Mattamy Corp
Developer
Wellen Park
Producer
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Team
Architect
Design
GuildWorks
Engineering
GuildWorks
Engineer of Record
Critical Structures
Landscape Architect
Kimley-Horn
General Contractor
Willis Smith Construction
Construction
Wellen Park Construction, LLP
Collaborators
Photography

Spokane Riverfront Pavilion
Winner of 12 Awards

Association of General Contractors (AGD)
  • Special Projects Award,
    Build Northwest Awards 2019
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
  • Merit Award - Civic/Assembly 2020
  • Best of Architecture Design 2020
  • Project of the Year 2020
Construction Management Association of America (CMMA)
  • Achievement Award 2020
  • Project of the Year Award 2020
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Northwest
  • Landscape/Urban Development Project of Merit 2020
  • Landscape/Urban Development Best Project 2020
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Washington Council
  • Civic Design Honor Award 2020
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Spokane
  • Over $5M Honor Award
  • Over $5M People's Choice Award
The International Architecture Awards (IAA)
  • Sonoma County Project 2021 International Achievement Award
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