CANTILEVERED VAULT COLLECTION
Maximum Covered Space.
Minimum Structural Intervention.
The MECANCO Cantilevered Barrel Vault Series
is built around one defining principle —
delivering maximum covered space with minimum structural intervention.
By engineering the roofing load into a cantilever, these structures eliminate the need for support columns within the usable zone entirely — creating obstruction-free, freely flowing spaces beneath a single-sloped or arched tensile membrane profile.
Whether wall-mounted, single-side column-mounted, suspended on overhang supports or reinforced through under-truss and inclined support systems — every configuration is engineered to push the membrane outward, over and beyond, without compromise to the space it protects.
The result is a roofing system that combines structural efficiency, architectural lightness and uninterrupted functionality within one highly refined engineering solution.
By engineering the roofing load into a cantilever, these structures eliminate the need for support columns within the usable zone entirely — creating obstruction-free, freely flowing spaces beneath a single-sloped or arched tensile membrane profile.
Whether wall-mounted, single-side column-mounted, suspended on overhang supports or reinforced through under-truss and inclined support systems — every configuration is engineered to push the membrane outward, over and beyond, without compromise to the space it protects.
The result is a roofing system that combines structural efficiency, architectural lightness and uninterrupted functionality within one highly refined engineering solution.
Concept
Maximum span with minimum obstruction
Structure
Cantilevered tensile barrel vault system
Space
Fully unobstructed usable zone beneath
Flexibility
Multiple engineered support configurations
Reach further, cover more, obstruct nothing —
the cantilever, made architectural.
CANTILEVERED BARREL VAULT RANGE
Engineered Configurations.
Adapted To Every Site Condition.
The MECANCO Cantilevered Barrel Vault Range
is offered across a versatile series of structural configurations and edge treatments —
each engineered to respond precisely to the spatial, structural and architectural
demands of the site.
Wall Mounted
Anchored directly to boundary or building walls, projecting outward without ground-level columns.
Single Side Column
One structural column line carries the full roofing load, leaving the opposite side open.
Overhang Suspended
Suspended truss and membrane systems creating a floating canopy effect with minimal intervention.
Under Truss Support
Additional structural reinforcement beneath the truss enabling greater spans and load capacity.
Inclined Support
Angled support members enhancing both structural stability and visual dynamism.
Cable Edge Boundary
Open tensioned cable perimeters delivering a lighter and more flowing architectural edge.
Fixed Edge Boundary
Structurally clamped perimeter systems offering a robust and sharply defined finish.
CANTILEVER CAPACITY
Extended Reach.
Engineered Without Compromise.
MECANCO’s standard cantilevered barrel vault engineering
supports cantilever projections of up to
6 meters —
comfortably covering a wide range of functional and architectural applications within this range.
The structural system is engineered to maintain stability, visual lightness and uninterrupted usability beneath the canopy, ensuring maximum covered area with minimal structural intrusion.
For projects demanding greater reach, fully customised engineering solutions are developed beyond the standard 6-meter capacity — carefully resolved on a site-specific basis according to span, loading conditions, usage requirements and architectural intent.
This flexibility allows the MECANCO cantilever system to adapt seamlessly from compact functional shelters to ambitious large-scale architectural canopy structures.
The structural system is engineered to maintain stability, visual lightness and uninterrupted usability beneath the canopy, ensuring maximum covered area with minimal structural intrusion.
For projects demanding greater reach, fully customised engineering solutions are developed beyond the standard 6-meter capacity — carefully resolved on a site-specific basis according to span, loading conditions, usage requirements and architectural intent.
This flexibility allows the MECANCO cantilever system to adapt seamlessly from compact functional shelters to ambitious large-scale architectural canopy structures.
Standard Reach
Up to 6m cantilever projection
Engineering
Custom site-specific structural solutions
Performance
Maximum coverage with minimal obstruction
APPLICATIONS & UTILITY
Designed To Adapt.
Engineered To Perform Everywhere.
The MECANCO Cantilevered Barrel Vault Series
is among the company’s most versatile and widely specified product lines —
a direct reflection of how universally the cantilever principle adapts across
architectural, commercial and landscape environments.
By eliminating intrusive support columns within the usable space, the system creates clean, uninterrupted covered environments that combine functionality, openness and architectural lightness.
By eliminating intrusive support columns within the usable space, the system creates clean, uninterrupted covered environments that combine functionality, openness and architectural lightness.
Restaurant Terraces
Sheltered alfresco dining spaces with uninterrupted sightlines and open underspace.
Swimming Pool Surrounds
Weather protection over poolside areas without columns interrupting deck movement.
Walkways & Pathways
Covered pedestrian corridors along building edges and open circulation routes.
Landscape Spaces
Elegant canopy solutions integrated within gardens and outdoor landscape settings.
Boundary Zones
Maximising the utility of narrow edge spaces where conventional roofing is impractical.
MATERIALS
Material Options For
Every Performance Requirement
The series accommodates a range of membrane materials to suit the functional
and aesthetic requirements of each application — ensuring the right performance
specification for every environment.
Type 1 PVDF
Durable tensile membrane option for standard architectural and weather-protection applications.
Type 2 PVDF
Higher-performance coated membrane solution for enhanced durability and long-term exterior use.
Opaque Blackout Fabric
Light-control membrane option for applications requiring reduced glare, UV control and heat protection.