Engineering
Iconic Structures
Since 1989
Architectural tensioned fabric structures create a visual impact unlike any other medium. At Span Systems, we excel at the intersection of bold design and rigorous engineering — transforming complex anti-clastic geometries into structures that define skylines and stand the test of time.
Based in Exeter, New Hampshire with a European office in Budapest, we are a trusted global partner for architects, developers, and contractors who refuse to compromise on quality or ambition.
What Sets Us Apart
Proprietary Engineering Tools
We use advanced design software and specialized wind-load modeling — delivering structures that are as structurally sound as they are visually stunning, backed by rigorous peer review.
35+ Years of Specialist Focus
Founded in 1989, Span Systems has spent over three decades doing one thing — tensile fabric structures. That singular focus, built on our institutional knowledge base provides for a personal approach to the complex process.
Truly Global Reach
With US and European offices and projects across numerous countries, we bring local expertise and relationships to international projects — navigating cross-border complexity so our clients don't have to.
True End-to-End Delivery
From first concept sketchs to long-term maintenance agreements — Span Systems handles every phase under one roof. One relationship. Full accountability. No excuses. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Our Philosophy
Collaboration First
We believe the best structures are built on trust between teams. From day one we work alongside architects, contractors, and developers — not above them — to find solutions that serve the whole project, not just our scope. Every decision is a shared one.
Engineering Precision
Every structure we build must meet our own exacting standards before it meets the client's. Our engineers use the most advanced analysis software available, and nothing leaves our desks without independent peer review. Precision isn't a feature — it's the baseline.
Built to Last
We prioritize sustainable, long-lasting materials including PTFE-coated fiberglass, PVC and ETFE film. Our commitment doesn't end at installation — we offer ongoing maintenance programs to ensure structures perform as well in 20 years as they do on opening day.
Ambitious by Nature
Anti-clastic geometries, complex cable systems, extreme wind-load environments — we are most engaged when the challenge is hardest. If other firms have turned a project down, that's often the moment Span Systems is exactly the right call.
