--- title: "Commercial Shade Structures & Solutions" url: "https://vectorshade.com.au/" type: "page" published: "2020-10-14T07:19:32+00:00" modified: "2026-09-23T02:53:06+00:00" author: "Sam Burke" --- # AWARD WINNING COMMERCIAL SHADE STRUCTURES & SOLUTIONS VECTOR Shade Structures offer one-off designs of [commercial shade structures](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-structures/), [commercial shade sails](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-sails/), [umbrellas](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-umbrellas/) and [solar solutions](https://vectorshade.com.au/solar-solutions/). [Commercial Shade Sails](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-sails/) [COMMERCIAL SHADE STRUCTURES](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-structures/) [COMMERCIAL UMBrellas](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-umbrellas/) [Solar Structures](https://vectorshade.com.au/solar-solutions/) ## High-quality commercial shade structures and solutions, expertly designed in Australia, engineered and installed. **VECTOR Shade Structures** offer highly specialised services and products in one off designs of outdoor [shade sails](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-sails/), commercial [shade structures](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-structures/), [commercial umbrellas](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-umbrellas/) and [solar solutions](https://vectorshade.com.au/solar-solutions/). Utilising the expertise and services of some of the best suppliers and tradespeople in the country, VECTOR Shade Structures ensures that your project is delivered on time, on budget and with unsurpassed quality. [** About Us](https://vectorshade.com.au/about/) [** Recent Projects](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/) [!\[PLAY\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PLAY-ICON@2x.png)](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJ0eXBlIjoidmlkZW8iLCJ2aWRlb1R5cGUiOiJob3N0ZWQiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdmVjdG9yc2hhZGUuY29tLmF1XC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNVwvU3QtSm9obi1GaXNoZXItQ29sbGVnZS1WRUNUT1ItU2hhZGUtU3RydWN0dXJlcy5tcDQifQ%3D%3D) ###### WHO WE’RE WORKING WITH [!\[\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HarbourTown@2x.png)](https://harbourtowngoldcoast.com.au/) [!\[1200px The Westfield Group logo@2x 1\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1200px-The_Westfield_Group_logo@2x-1.png)](https://www.westfield.com.au/) [!\[\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bond@2x.png)](https://bond.edu.au/) [!\[City of Gold Coast Logo Reversed\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/City-of-Gold-Coast-Logo-Reversed-600w@2x.png)](https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/default.html) [!\[\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/images@2x.png)](https://hota.com.au/) [!\[Bupa Logo\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bupa-Logo-1024x640@2x.png)](https://www.bupa.com.au/) ### THE VECTOR SERVICE Offering an end to end service for the best shade structure, from design through to installation, VECTOR Shade Structures prides itself on its proven process. ![](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SnipImage1@2x.jpg) ### DESIGN Our multi award winning engineering and design team specialising in tensioned large span shade structures. We can create the initial concepts based on a site survey and site discussion to ensure what is quoted on is exactly the structure to meet your requirements. All structures that are installed by VECTOR Shade Structures are engineered to their specific location ensuring that no matter what the weather event, high winds, storms or cyclones your structure will still be standing. ![](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AdobeStock_212555856_Preview@2x.jpg) ##### FABRICATE & construct VECTOR Shade Structures utilise some of the best fabric designers and patteners in the world ensures that your sail is designed to fit first time. In partnership with the country’s best steel suppliers, laser cutting and fabrication companies ensures that all of our steel fabrication will meet and surpass Australian Standards. ![AdobeStock 1](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AdobeStock_-1.jpg) ##### INSTALL The right equipment for the right job! Our installation teams have some of the most experience of any crews in the world. Having such experience ensures our structures are installed to the highest standards using the correct equipment. ### OUR SOLUTIONS [!\[Aerial drone view of the curved solid roof shade canopy at St Augustine's College from the side, showing the courtyard below with colourful play mats, garden beds, and school buildings with trees and neighbouring houses visible\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-StAugustines_223906000_iOS-1024x576.jpg)](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-sails/) - [Commercial Shade Sails](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-sails/) From insurance replacements, through to outdoor nursery’s, schools, kindergartens and playgrounds  we can offer you a cost effective fabric shade structure. [Find out more](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-sails/) [!\[Aerial drone view of the St Benedict's Amphitheatre COLA facility showing the large grey corrugated building with a distinctive white curved shade canopy over the central opening, tiered concrete amphitheatre seating, and surrounding trees and railway line\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250114_024810000_iOS-1024x576.jpg)](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-structures/) - COMMERCIAL Shade Structures Colorbond roofed and insulated panel roofed shade structures, car parks shade structures, and large scale covered areas can offer a great alternative to shade cloth structures. We also offer small custom shade structures for schools, councils, agriculture, mining and the military. [Find out more](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-shade-structures/) [!\[Solar Shade Structures\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Vector-Solar-Shade-Structures-1024x602.jpg)](https://vectorshade.com.au/solar-solutions/) - SOLAR SHADE STRUCTURES With the current costs of electricity consistently increasing more and more people are looking towards alternate energy sources. VECTOR Shade Structures can provide the correct commercial solution for you. [Find out more](https://vectorshade.com.au/solar-solutions/) [!\[Covered Shade Structure Brisbane\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/St-Margarets-Anglican-Girls-School-Tulips3-1024x683.jpg)](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-umbrellas/) - [COMMERCIAL Umbrellas](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-umbrellas/) VECTOR Shade Structures can provide the best affordable outdoor solutions for your business or commercial space. Find out more about our Commercial Umbrellas. [Find out more](https://vectorshade.com.au/commercial-umbrellas/) ### RECENT PROJECTS [** View all projects](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/) [!\[Ground-level view of Varsity College VORTEX waterproof shade structure with multiple arched spans, blue steel columns and white PVC canopy\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Image2-1-rmgshd0n1q5gbpv8wcghxoi4vwuwstukfc5d9mk50w.jpg) #### Varsity College **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/varsity-college/) [!\[Wide ground-level view of large blue shade sail structures over playground at Notre Dame College Sunshine Coast with steel posts and school buildings\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Notradame-13-rm9gb3e78fb8zk286hazakaa7vr7f0qw7vuie3izqo.jpg) #### Notre Dame College Sunshine Coast **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/notre-dame-college-sunshine-coast/) [!\[Image3\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Image3-rm0uhdsc64q0fjg70q6zmnw540z8wkab250hn38vhs.jpg) #### 19th Shopping Centre Car Park **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/19th-shopping-centre-car-park/) [!\[Aerial drone view looking down at the pink quadrilateral shade sail at Eddie Kornhauser Park, casting a shadow on the rubber play surface below, with playground equipment and sandy play area visible\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Shade-1-rm0s68y7pmx1l47ggsiv3n4hp6qk4a8yanuhm2idtc.jpg) #### Eddie Kornhauser Park **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/eddie-kornhauser-park/) [!\[Looking up at the underside of the cream tensile shade canopy at Malibu Luxury Apartments, showing three elegant arched column bays with high-rise towers and tropical palms visible behind\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/IMG_2451-rjp8c8wujb0rz7usasuxpq7okcxs1d7kkimot7b9m8.jpg) #### Malibu Luxury Apartments **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/malibu-luxury-apartments/) [!\[Close-up elevated view of the solar panel array on the carport roof structure at Enoggera, showing rows of dark blue photovoltaic panels on a metal frame with parked cars below\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Enoggera-Solar_IMG_9958-rjp7w40l7oxko7akitrhwsstg8gxwf5gcngm878kfk.jpg) #### Enoggera Solar **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/enoggera-solar/) [!\[Parkhurst-DJI_0111\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Parkhurst-DJI_0111-rjp76rbavk85iu4bkd8r5p48n3fjabi376058itu9c.jpg) #### Parkhurst Shopping Ctr **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/parkhurst-shopping-ctr/) [!\[Aerial drone photo of Caravan HQ commercial premises featuring a large white membrane shade canopy with CARAVAN HQ branding printed on the roof, surrounded by caravans and commercial buildings\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/VECTOR-Caravan-HQ-rgurure7yvp8ak6la1lpk6ldztp7f116ldnydfoe40.jpg) #### Caravan HQ **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/caravan-hq/) [!\[Aerial drone photo of St Augustine's College showing a large white tensile shade canopy covering a green artificial turf courtyard with blue and orange play mats, surrounded by grey-roofed school buildings and gardens\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/VECTOR-StAugustines_224634000_iOS-rgunj3cg4mlpjeas9r7zmgr8ckyunl1huw735qhkkw.jpg) #### St Augustine's College **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/st-augustines-college/) [!\[Large white tensile shade canopy with steel frame and floodlights covering an outdoor multi-sport court at LORDS Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School, surrounded by bushland with a large gymnasium building visible to the right\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/VECTOR-LORDS_014244000_iOS-1-rgumz2e8ip6s6he07ll500ooq1obnqjdfrto2i6j5c.jpg) #### LORDS - Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/lords-lutheran-ormeau-rivers-district-school/) [!\[Aerial drone view of the curved tensile shade canopy at Guardian Angels College from a diagonal angle, showing the large white fabric roof from above, with dense green trees to the left, a green hall building to the right, and a car park visible in the foreground\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/VECTOR-Guardian_Angels_College_022448000_iOS-rgumpm4nso8zfn49eii6xejtok9g9b0jgznwcc71ps.jpg) #### Guardian Angels College **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/guardian-angels-college/) [!\[Aerial side view of the blue curved tensile shade canopy at Galleon Park, covering a children's playground with colourful play equipment, with a picnic table in the foreground, green lawn, mature trees, and residential houses in the background\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/VECTOR-GalleonPark_230328000_iOS-rgumdagu6vdn7p0pd6qa8ii9ap07c638fzqptqgvao.jpg) #### Galleon Park **](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/galleon-park/) ### Our Promise We earn your trust with unmatched levels of service across all our projects, not matter the size. - UNPARALLEL CUSTOMER SERVICE - COMMITTED TO QUALITY CONTROL - AFFORDABLE QUALITY - ALWAYS ON TIME & ON BUDGET - HIGHEST STANDARDS GUARANTEED [** Find out more](https://vectorshade.com.au/about/) ![Covered Shade Structure Brisbane](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/St-Margarets-Anglican-Girls-School-Tulips3-1024x683.jpg) ** ![2@2x](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2@2x-e1621403702210.jpg) ![Aerial drone photo of St Augustine's College showing a large white tensile shade canopy covering a green artificial turf courtyard with blue and orange play mats, surrounded by grey-roofed school buildings and gardens](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-StAugustines_224634000_iOS.jpg) ![Aerial view of Colonial Golf Club showing the large white tensile shade sail from above, covering an outdoor restaurant seating area with multiple dining tables and chairs, surrounded by the colonial-style building with green roof and tropical gardens](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-ColonialGolf_224516000_iOS.jpg) ![photo-8b-Copy](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/photo-8b-Copy.jpg) ![Commercial Shade Structures](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BondUniversity8-1.jpg) ### OVER 100 YEARS OF PROJECT EXPERIENCE ACROSS AUSTRALIA - ** Aged care - ** Commercial - ** Education - ** Health - ** Hotels & resorts - ** Industrial - ** Recreation - ** Resources - ** Retail - ** Sporting facilities - ** Public buildings - ** Early Learning - ** Sporting Clubs - ** Grand Stands [** View all projects](https://vectorshade.com.au/projects/) ![IFAI](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IFAI.png) [!\[IAA-Logo\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IAA-Logo.png)](https://www.specialisedtextiles.com.au/) [!\[specialiselogo@2x 1\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/specialiselogo@2x-1.png)](https://www.specialisedtextiles.com.au/) ## PROUDLY AWARD WINNING VECTOR Shade Structures has been awarded by STA and IFA for a number of projects over the past few years. - 2026 STA National Winner Shade sails and Structures Commercial – Notre Dam College - 2025 STA National Winner Awnings External Commercial – Palm Beach Aquatic Ctr - 2025 STA National Special Commendation Shade Sail and Structures Commercial – Asperia Park - 2021 IFAI International Winner Award For Excellence Shade Sails - 2021 STA National Winner Commercial Shade Sails or Structure - 2018 STA Small Business Of The Year - 2018 STA Small Business Of The Year - 2018 STA national high commended tensioned structures under 250sqm - 2017 IFA International winner - outstanding achievement ro freestanding Structures over 94sqm - 2017 IFA International winner - outstanding achievement forcommercial awnings and canopies less than 94sqm