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HIP STRUCTURES

Enhance your site amenity & usable space with our hip roof structures

Tensile membrane hip roofs are a revolutionary solution in outdoor shade design. Their geometry allows for large, unobstructed spans that support efficient water run-off and all-weather performance. Suitable for a wide range of commercial applications like playgrounds and car parks, these structures provide consistent protection while maintaining a clean, modern profile.

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What are tensile membrane hip structures?

A tensile membrane hip structure is a tensioned fabric system shaped around a hip-roof form. This design features a central high point, with fabric stretching down to lower points at each corner, creating a distinctive and visually appealing canopy.

Our team tensions the membrane over a purpose-engineered steel frame to ensure the structure remains stable, durable, and low-maintenance over its service life. Key benefits include:

  • Effective UV protection: The tensioned membrane blocks harmful UV exposure, making it suitable for outdoor spaces where people gather, including schools, parks, and community areas.
  • Natural light: Despite its protective qualities, the fabric allows soft, diffused daylight to filter through, creating a brighter and more comfortable environment without direct glare.
  • Unobstructed coverage: The hip-roof geometry reduces the need for internal supports. This clear-span design is ideal for playgrounds, sports courts, car parks and other areas where ground space needs to stay free and accessible.

Greenline is a trusted leader in the design and installation of shade structures. Over the last 20 years, we’ve covered more outdoor spaces than anyone else in Australia.

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Key benefits

Choosing this type of shade structure is a decision driven by ease of use and aesthetics. Their balanced design and uncluttered form elevate any outdoor area while delivering dependable protection that’s easy to live with and easy to maintain.

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Durable materials and minimal upkeep make hip structures a smart long-term investment. Designed to handle harsh conditions, they reduce repair needs and deliver lasting value.

Choose from a range of fabrics, colours, and steel frame finishes to suit your site. Our team will help you align the structure with your brand or existing architecture so it complements its surroundings.

Built with powder-coated steel and high-grade membrane fabrics such as PVC and HDPE, these structures handle strong winds, heavy rain, and intense sunlight with ease, making them a reliable choice for commercial use.

Applications in commercial projects

Tensile membrane hip structures are ideal for a range of commercial settings. Their robust design and attractive appearance make them a popular choice for businesses looking to enhance their outdoor areas.

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Protect children from harmful UV rays while allowing them to enjoy natural light. The spacious design of hip structures provides ample coverage for large play areas.

Keep vehicles cool and shielded from the elements with a durable and stylish hip shade structure. Our team often design these structures to cover multiple parking spaces, providing extensive protection.

Create a comfortable dining experience for your customers by offering shade and protection from the elements. The modern design of hip structures can add a touch of sophistication to any restaurant or café.

Customisation and colour options

One of the standout features of tensile membrane hip structures is their versatility in design. You can customise these shade structures with various fabric and structural colour options to meet your specific needs. Whether you want a bold, eye-catching colour or a subtle, neutral tone, there’s an option for your space.

A smarter approach to outdoor coverage

Tensile membrane hip structures add lasting quality and usability to outdoor areas. Greenline’s designs combine durable steel framing with a tensioned membrane system to deliver protection, stability, and a refined architectural finish.

Each structure can be tailored to suit the site, with options for sizing, integration, and detailing. This design flexibility makes hip structures a strong choice for businesses looking to improve amenity and make better use of their space.

Explore how a tensile membrane hip structure can improve comfort, provide reliable shade and shelter, and contribute to a more inviting outdoor setting for your community or business.

Our latest projects

Aquinas Catholic College

OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACE

Aquinas Catholic College

This Hip structure gives Aquinas College full use of their courtyard and multi purpose area using waterproof and 100% UV block PVC fabric. The white finish for both the steel and fabric ensures the space is open, airy and maintains the outdoors feel.

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Rhodes Amphitheatre

COMMUNITY SPACE

Rhodes Amphitheatre

Here’s how a custom triangular PVC Membrane structure is providing the Rhodes community with increased amenities at the  award winning precinct, ‘The Connection’. Designed by Crone Architects and constructed by Greenline.
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Galen Catholic College

SPORTS COURT

Galen Catholic College

Learn how Greenline transformed Galen Catholic College with visually stunning and ultra-practical outdoor solutions to deliver a world-class campus experience.

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Seymour Pool

COMMUNITY SPACE

Seymour Pool

Council needed a clear span shade structure to provide a significant shaded area for pool users and decided on a good looking shade structure that was going to last a long time.

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Melanoma Institute Australia

COMMUNITY SPACE

Melanoma Institute Australia

Discover how Greenline's custom shade structures transformed Melanoma Institute Australia's courtyard into a protected and inviting space for patients and staff. Find out more about this innovative project and other successful installations.

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Greenline Group Pty Ltd
3 Dangar Place, East Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
PO Box 8487, Kooringal NSW 2650

1800 044 200

Email: hello@greenline.com.au
Sydney Phone: 02 9023 9960
Melbourne Phone: 1800 044 200 

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