Business Details
32 Years
experience
Transformative Fabric Architecture Solutions
Trans Formit has been pioneering innovative fabric architecture solutions for over 25 years, specializing in transforming interior and exterior environments through sculptural, sustainable designs. Our expertise lies in creating lightweight, recyclable fabric structures that serve as versatile solutions for acoustics, lighting, and space articulation. We collaborate with architects, event producers, and designers globally to deliver both ready-made and custom installations, including tension fabric walls, kinetic sculptures, and acoustic panels. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient manufacturing processes. With a portfolio spanning museums, retail spaces, hospitality venues, and public areas worldwide, we combine artistic vision with technical precision to meet diverse client needs.Our team offers end-to-end services from concept development to installation, ensuring seamless execution of projects ranging from temporary exhibits to permanent architectural features. Recognized for award-winning designs like The North Face exhibit and collaborations with Duvall Design, we continue to push the boundaries of fabric as a transformative medium. Our Maine-based studio maintains industry leadership through continuous innovation in fabric construction, lighting integration, and modular design systems. Clients benefit from our comprehensive approach that includes design consultation, CAD modeling, and global logistics support. Whether creating custom installations or providing rental solutions, we remain dedicated to delivering artful, functional spaces that enhance environments while minimizing ecological impact.
Services
Fabric Sculptures
Custom Installations
Acoustic Solutions
Lighting Integration
Rental Structures
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 25+ years pioneering fabric architecture innovations
- Sustainable designs using 100% recyclable materials
- Award-winning installations for global clients
- Comprehensive services from design to installation
- Largest rental inventory of fabric structures
Services
Fabric Architecture
Trans Formit's fabric architecture solutions create dynamic interior and exterior environments using tensioned fabric systems. Our lightweight, recyclable structures provide acoustic control, lighting integration, and spatial reconfiguration for museums, retail spaces, and event venues. With 25+ years of expertise, we deliver both temporary installations and permanent architectural features that combine artistic design with functional performance.
Custom Installations
Our custom installation service offers tailored fabric solutions for unique architectural and event requirements. From concept development to final installation, we collaborate with designers and architects to create one-of-a-kind fabric sculptures, kinetic elements, and environmental graphics. Our Maine-based team specializes in complex projects requiring precision engineering and artistic execution for commercial, cultural, and residential applications.
Acoustic Solutions
Trans Formit's acoustic solutions utilize specialized fabric panels to manage sound in commercial and public spaces. Our tested systems reduce noise levels while maintaining aesthetic appeal through customizable fabric choices and designs. These solutions effectively address acoustic challenges in offices, museums, and hospitality venues by combining functional performance with decorative elements that integrate seamlessly into existing environments.
Lighting Integration
Our lighting integration service combines LED technology with fabric structures to create dynamic illuminated environments. We design and install custom lighting systems within tension fabric ceilings, walls, and sculptures that provide ambient lighting, highlight architectural features, or create immersive experiences. These energy-efficient solutions offer programmable color changes and lighting effects for both interior and exterior applications.
Rental Structures
Trans Formit offers the industry's largest inventory of ready-to-rent fabric structures for events and temporary spaces. Our modular system includes tension fabric walls, ceilings, and decorative elements available in various sizes and configurations. These reusable components provide cost-effective, sustainable solutions for trade shows, corporate events, and pop-up installations while maintaining the same quality and design standards as our custom offerings.
People
Cindy Thompson
Founder
Cindy Thompson, MFA, founded Trans Formit in 1994 with a vision to revolutionize spatial design through fabric architecture. With over 25 years of experience, she has led the company in developing innovative solutions for museums, events, and commercial spaces worldwide. Her artistic background and technical expertise have established Trans Formit as an industry leader in sustainable fabric structures.
Questions
What types of fabric structures do you create?
We create custom and ready-made fabric structures for acoustics, lighting, and spatial design in both interior and exterior environments.
Can you provide international installation services?
Yes, our team has installed projects globally in museums, retail spaces, hospitality venues, and public areas worldwide.
Do you offer rental fabric structures?
We maintain the industry's largest inventory of ready-to-rent fabric structures for events and temporary installations.
How do your fabric solutions contribute to sustainability?
Our structures use 100% recyclable materials and energy-efficient manufacturing processes to minimize environmental impact.
What industries do you serve?
We serve museums, event producers, architects, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and corporate clients globally.
Can you integrate lighting into fabric structures?
Yes, we specialize in integrating LED lighting systems into fabric structures for dynamic illumination effects.
