Ohio Expo Showcase Building
Design-Build Expertise in PTFE: Birdair Shapes the Ohio Expo Showcase Building
Fabric Type: PTFE Fiberglass
Market Sector: Commercial
Project Size: 6,700 sq.ft.
Architect: Wellogy & Populous
Owner: Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
General Contractor: Ideal Contracting
Completion Date: September 30, 2026
Birdair is serving as the design-build specialty contractor for the Ohio Expo Showcase Building’s PTFE fabric membrane, providing integrated design, engineering, and fabrication services for the tensile structure. Leveraging its extensive experience in tensile architecture, Birdair is designing the 6,700 sq.ft. membrane system to achieve long-term durability, structural efficiency, and a striking architectural form. The custom PTFE fabric membrane is being developed to meet the project’s performance and aesthetic requirements, with Birdair’s coordinated design-build approach ensuring accuracy, constructability, and a seamless path toward its future installation in 2026.
Rendering Credit: Wellogy & Populous
