--- title: "About Vector Shade Structures" url: "https://vectorshade.com.au/about/" type: "page" published: "2020-11-12T08:13:30+00:00" modified: "2026-09-23T02:53:54+00:00" author: "Sam Burke" --- VECTOR SHADE STRUCTURES # AUSTRALIA'S EXPERTS IN COMMERCIAL SHADE SOLUTIONS ## What we do VECTOR designs and delivers award winning permanent shade structures that protect people, enhance spaces and perform in Australia’s toughest conditions. 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. **VECTOR offers design, fabrication and construct, and installation services:** - Mesh fabric commercial shade sails and structures - Waterproof commercial shade sails and structures - Metal roofed shade structures, specialiaing in school COLAS and council projects - Commercial solar shade structures and supply, min 100kw - Waterproof commercial fixed umbrellas (rated to cyclonic conditions) [!\[MiHavenJohnStreet@2x 1\](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MiHavenJohnStreet@2x-1.png)](https://www.mbqld.com.au/) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-LORDS_013250000_iOS.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-LORDS_013250000_iOS.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-Guardian_Angels_College_022448000_iOS.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-Guardian_Angels_College_022448000_iOS.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-ColonialGolf_224852000_iOS.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-ColonialGolf_224852000_iOS.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250114_024832000_iOS.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250114_024832000_iOS.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-GalleonPark_230406000_iOS.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VECTOR-GalleonPark_230406000_iOS.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20240906_005440000_iOS.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20240906_005440000_iOS.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/JacobsWell-2.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/JacobsWell-2.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SouthportCarPark2.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SouthportCarPark2.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SouthportAquaticGrandstand-4.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SouthportAquaticGrandstand-4.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/StJosephsCoomera-5.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/StJosephsCoomera-5.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ShailerPark-4.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ShailerPark-4.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/eDkXLQ4E.jpeg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/eDkXLQ4E.jpeg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/VectorShadeStructures-Social.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/VectorShadeStructures-Social.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CentercareNingi-2.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CentercareNingi-2.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BondUniversity8-1.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BondUniversity8-1.jpg) [https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BallinaAquatic3.jpg](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BallinaAquatic3.jpg) ![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 ## Community involvement We believe doing good work goes beyond what we build. VECTOR supports a range of community groups and charities that focus on mental health, wellbeing, social impact and local grassroots organisations. Many of these causes have personal meaning to our team, which is why our support is genuine and ongoing. We’re proud to support organisations including [Spoke to a Bloke](https://www.spoketoabloke.org/), [Movember](https://au.movember.com/), [Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride](https://www.gentlemansride.com/), [Beyond Blue](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/) and [Livin](https://livin.org/), alongside health and community organisations such as [Pancare Australia](https://www.pancare.org.au/), [St Vincent’s](https://www.svha.org.au/) and [The Smith Family](https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/). We also support animal welfare groups including [RSPCA](https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/) and [AWL](https://www.awlqld.com.au/), and proudly back local clubs such as [Burleigh SLSC](https://burleighslsc.com.au/) and [North Burleigh SLSC](https://www.northburleighslsc.com.au/). These organisations do important work in our community. We’re glad to play a small part in supporting them. 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VECTOR sponsorships focus on emerging talent and grassroots sport, particularly where commitment, discipline and community play a big role. ![Chadd Collins professional boxer in arena under spotlights, Vector Shade sponsored athlete](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/large_Chadd_Collins_2_0abe6911bb-rmcuhkbzggxdmze9aie6xulhf4w56bwvfk88ii2n42.webp) Muay Thai #### Chadd Collins VECTOR is proud to announce its sponsorship of **Chadd “The Shark” Collins**, one of Australia’s leading Muay Thai athletes and a true force on the global stage. A multiple-time world champion and widely recognised as one of the top fighters in his division.   ![Queensland Police rugby league team in maroon jerseys, Vector Shade client](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/QPolice-rmcuspp2iq6tch796tvw0jbb2nxvh369aqskfnjjb6.jpg) RUGBY LEAGUE #### QPSRLA VECTOR is also proud to partner with the Queensland Police Service Rugby League Association (QPSRLA), a statewide organisation that supports police wellbeing, community connection, and reconciliation through sport. ![Mason Robinson Rubgy League](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mason-Robinson.jpg) Rugby league #### Mason Robinson We currently sponsor **Mason Robinson**, an under-21 rugby league player and former **Burleigh Bears** junior, now in discussions with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Mason represents the next generation of elite athletes coming through the system, and we’re proud to support his journey. ![Vector Shade Structures sponsored drift car in action on a race track, producing large clouds of tyre smoke during a drift with other race cars visible in the background](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/TeamVector-Drift.jpg) Drifting #### Team VECTOR Drift Cars VECTOR proudly sponsors Team VECTOR Drift Cars, driven by Saxon Moyes and Patrick Barlee. The team claimed 1st place at the 2024 GC 500 Boost Mobile Drift Slam, competing against some of the strongest names in Australian drifting.  ![Black and white portrait of Saxon Moyes, drift car driver sponsored by Vector Shade Structures, smiling and wearing a cap against a blurred background](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Saxon-Moyes-VECTOR.jpg) Drifting #### Saxon Moyes VECTOR is a proud sponsor of Saxon Moyes, one of Australia’s most accomplished young drift drivers. Saxon began drifting in 2020 at just 16 years old and quickly established himself as a standout competitor at national and international level. ![Team Vector Touch Football](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/TeamVector-TouchFootball.jpg) TOUCH FOOTBALL #### TEAM VECTOR We also sponsor Team VECTOR in local touch football competitions, supporting grassroots sport and keeping it close to home. ![Junior Pro Tour](https://vectorshade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JuniorProTour.jpg) GOLF #### JUNIOR PRO TOUR VECTOR is proud to sponsor the Junior Pro Golf Tour, an Australian competition dedicated to developing the next generation of elite golfers. ## OUR PROMISE We earn your trust with unmatched levels of service across all our projects, not matter the size. #### UNPARALLEL CUSTOMER SERVICE At VECTOR Shade Structures we offer un-parallel customer service focusing on the specific personal needs of each client. Asking the right questions to ensure the project is designed and installed to meet the clients every requirement. #### We commit to quality control Our staff are people with a profound commitment to personal service and quality control. All our projects, no matter the size will receive the same amount of attention to detail and exceptional service. #### quality products VCETOR Shade Structures are able to offer the highest quality products available at reduced rates due to small overheads and utilizing the long standing relationships with some of the worlds leading contractors and suppliers. #### Always on time and on budget Having designated project managers assigned to individual clients results in greater interaction. The client is updated frequently and haves excellent suppliers we ensure delivery on time and on budget. #### Projects completed to the highest standard Our in-house quality checklist, in conjunction with our suppliers ISO recognition, maintains the highest standards on every project. ## 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 fabric 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. ** ![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/) ### known by the company we keep [!\[\](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/)