AN ARCHITECTURAL JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

Over 10,000 years ago, nomadic peoples use animal skins or woven materials stretched over frames to create tents and yurts.

The Romans use tensile fabric to provide shade and ventilation to amphitheaters such as the Colosseum.

Kaneshige Nohmura establishes Nohmura Tent Company in Osaka, Japan & Company name changes to Taiyo Kogyo Corporation.

A renewed interest in tensile structures emerges after World War II, driven by the work of German architect and engineer Frei Otto.

Inception of Birdair, Inc. headquartered in Buffalo, NY by founder Walter Bird.

Walter Bird’s innovative air-supported pool enclosure is featured on the cover of LIFE Magazine, symbolizing futuristic architectural possibilities.

Walter Bird collaborates with David H. Geiger on the U.S. Pavilion roof design for Expo ’70 in Osaka, Japan. This low-profile, air-supported structure utilized innovative materials and engineering to withstand challenging environmental forces.

Birdair constructs the first permanent tensile membrane structure unsupported by air, at the University of La Verne College Student Activities Center, demonstrating the longevity and durability of PTFE.

Completion of Hajj Terminal, the world’s largest tensile membrane structure with over 4.5M ft2 of PTFE.

Birdair becomes a valued member of the Taiyo Kogyo Group, forming the largest global membrane structure provider and solidifying its position as an industry leader.

New iconic Denver Airport Roof is completed, a design emulating the Rocky Mountains.

Birdair acquires Stromeyer, now Taiyo Europe & completion of O2 Dome, formally Millennium Dome.

Completion of the Houston Texans’ NRG Stadium – the first retractable roof stadium in the U.S.

Birdair completes The O2 Arena in London, one of its most iconic tensile fabric structures, showcasing its expertise in large-scale architectural solutions.

The first Tensotherm™ roof is completed at Dedmon Center at Radford University in Virginia

Birdair completes World Cup Stadiums; South Africa (3) and Brazil (3)

The Atlanta Falcons’ new Mercedes-Benz Stadium opens, featuring a Birdair TensoSky® ETFE retractable roof and ETFE facade

New state-of-the-art Clearwater Amphitheater opens, featuring a Birdair Tensotherm™ roof

Under Armour teams up with Birdair to transform their Global HQ with a TensoSky® ETFE Facade

Birdair’s Architectural Icons Tour begins