HOW SMC2 TURNS AN IDEA INTO A REAL STRUCTURE: END-TO-END SUPPORT
Imagining a sports facility or a play area is one thing. Bringing it to life—while managing technical, budgetary, and environmental constraints—is another.
This is precisely where SMC2 makes the difference, with a clear and structured approach: transforming an architectural concept (often ambitious) into a real structure, thanks to a fully mastered building system (timber + tensile membrane) and comprehensive support.
Timber structure and textile membrane roofing: a building system serving architecture
At the core of SMC2’s expertise lies a proven technical combination: engineered timber framing paired with a tensioned textile membrane roof.
This duo makes it possible to design structures that are:
- lightweight and durable
- naturally bright thanks to the membrane’s translucency
- sustainable, with a controlled carbon footprint
- highly architectural, offering great design freedom
Unlike more traditional solutions, this system opens up new possibilities: large clear spans without intermediate supports, elegant structures, and seamless integration into their environment.
From concept to project: a user-focused approach
As a specialist in timber and tensile membrane construction, the company does more than design structures: it supports its clients from the initial concept through to commissioning, with a comprehensive and integrated approach.
Support at every stage
Each project begins with an essential phase: understanding the client’s needs. Based on how the structure will be used—sports activities, school or after-school time, leisure or social spaces—facilities are designed to truly meet users’ expectations, while taking into account site constraints, climate, and budget.
Once the needs are clearly defined, SMC2’s multidisciplinary teams (architects, engineers, and design office) move into the design phase. This is where the architecture takes shape, with solutions that are both aesthetic and functional.
For the next step, SMC2 relies on an industrialized production process for its timber structures combined with tensile membrane roofing systems. Thorough upstream preparation ensures a highly efficient construction phase.
Cost and Schedule Control
At SMC2, we provide you with a comprehensive overview of your project to ensure effective budget management. To achieve this, the 3D models created during the design phase incorporate all project components, thereby ensuring accurate cost estimates and guaranteeing adherence to the budget.
Subsequently, prefabrication in our ISO 9001-certified factory allows us to reduce construction timelines and maintain quality control throughout the process without the disruptions of a construction site.
Recognized expertise in mass timber and fabric structures
Expertise built on experience
With more than 20 years of experience and over 1,000 completed projects, SMC2 has established itself as a leading player in the field of sports and leisure facilities.
From sports halls to canopies and unique play areas, its expertise is reflected in a wide range of projects. This diversity demonstrates its ability to adapt to multiple contexts and uses.
A comprehensive approach serving communities
Beyond technical performance, SMC2 promotes a clear vision: designing spaces that encourage movement, interaction, and well-being. The company contributes to transforming sports facilities and public spaces by combining construction innovation, environmental commitment, and a deep understanding of user needs.
In conclusion, bringing a project to life goes beyond simply constructing a building. It means orchestrating a full range of expertise, from design to operation, with a clear vision: creating useful, sustainable, and inspiring spaces. This is precisely the promise embodied by SMC2, through comprehensive support and a unique building system combining engineered timber framing with tensile fabric.
