FTL : Softness, Movement and Light

With over 800 projects and 30 awards for their designs, FTL are acknowledged as pioneers in technological innovation.

Anyone who wants a lightweight structure, who has a need for a deployable shelter, who understands the favourable economics of building with tensile technology, automatically turns to Todd Dalland and Nicholas Goldsmith, partners in FTL.

Their evolution from design fringe to the mainstream is a story of persistence, dedication, vision and a strong belief in themselves.

This monograph examines their modus operandi, their constant search for new materials that will enable them to design even more advanced structures, and looks at a number of their recent projects.