Tensile structures in Kolkata
Structures designed for humidity, a long monsoon and the sudden squalls of a Kolkata summer.
Covering Kolkata
Kolkata’s climate is humid for most of the year, with a long monsoon, pre-monsoon squalls and exposure to storms from the Bay of Bengal. Outdoor structures here need good drainage, corrosion protection and a frame designed for sudden strong wind.
WhiteShed Solutions LLP takes projects in Kolkata for developers, housing complexes, clubs, hotels, restaurants, institutions and commercial buildings, with design and fabrication at our Thane factory and installation by our own crew.
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Share drawings, site photographs and the approximate area. Our team checks feasibility and sends a project-specific estimate.
What we build in Kolkata
Entrance canopies, walkways, terrace and courtyard covers, pool shade and gazebos.
Cantilever and arch parking sheds for homes, societies, offices and factories.
Motorised roofs that open and close terraces, restaurants and courtyards.
Side-guided screens that close balconies, terraces and seating against rain, wind and sun.
Building in Kolkata
What should a Kolkata project plan for?
- Nor’westers: pre-monsoon squalls arrive with little warning, so wind load is central to the frame, connections and anchors.
- Long monsoon and humidity: generous drainage, coated steel and sealed connections.
- Algae and staining: in damp air, a top-coated fabric and a roof that sheds water cleanly stay presentable for longer.
Typical projects in Kolkata
Housing complexes and developers: car parking sheds, entrance canopies and podium covers. Clubs, hotels and restaurants: poolside and lawn canopies, retractable roofs and zip screens. Institutions and hospitals: covered walkways and drop-offs. Commercial buildings: terrace and rooftop structures.
Which WhiteShed projects are relevant to Kolkata?
Projects in similar humid, coastal and monsoon conditions include:
| Project | Where | What we delivered |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | Powai, Mumbai | Rooftop umbrella structure |
| Ajmera i-Land Zeon | Wadala, Mumbai | Car parking shed |
| Taj Kovalam Resort | Kovalam, Kerala | Zip screen blinds |
| Villa Maya | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Retractable roof system |
| Anant Ambani pre-wedding venue | Jamnagar, Gujarat | Heavy structural steel fabrication, long-span trusses and arch structures |
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How does delivery to Kolkata work?
- We review drawings or site photographs, and arrange a site visit where measurements or site conditions need checking.
- Design, structural checks and fabrication happen at our Thane factory.
- Steel and fabric travel to Kolkata by road, and the transport time is built into the schedule.
- Our own crew travels to site, installs, completes drainage and finishing, and hands over.
From concept to completion
01
Site visit and measurement
We measure the area and check where the frame can be anchored.
02
Design and engineering
Drawings, structural checks and the material layout are prepared for approval.
03
Fabrication
The frame and components are made to the approved drawings.
04
Installation
Our team installs the structure and completes the finishing and drainage details.
05
Inspection and handover
The structure is inspected and handed over after completion.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. WhiteShed designs and fabricates at its factory in Thane and installs in Kolkata with its own crew.
Wind load is part of the structural design for every project. The design wind speed for the site sets the size of the frame, connections and foundations, and the membrane is tensioned so it does not flap.
Typically ₹350 to ₹700 per sq ft before GST, depending on fabric, frame, span and site access. Transport and travel depend on the site; ask for them to be itemised in the quotation. See the cost guide.
Drawings or site photographs, the approximate area and how the space will be used. Our team checks feasibility and sends a project-specific estimate.
Specifications at a glance
Fabric
Engineered composite membrane: typically high-tenacity polyester or fibreglass mesh coated with a protective polymer
Frame
Mild steel or galvanised iron with a protective coating; aluminium for retractable systems
Warranty
Up to 15+ years for tensile structures, depending on the structure requirement and fabric GSM
Fabrication
At the WhiteShed factory, Shilphata, Thane
Planning a project in Kolkata?
Share your drawings, site photographs and approximate area, and our team will check feasibility and send a project-specific estimate.
WhiteShed Solutions LLP executes projects across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Kolkata and Kathmandu. See where we work.