COMPANY PROFILE
Design-Based Weather Protection Specialists
Since 2004, Shades Asia has grown from a small Phuket-based workshop into Asia's trusted engineered shade and weather-protection partner — serving resorts, schools, homes, and commercial properties across Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and beyond.
Today, Shades Asia is part of VELUM Group Asia (VGA) — a regional group bringing together Shades Asia, Stretch Tents Asia, and LightWeightWorks (Hong Kong), delivering integrated expertise in premium shade structures, tensile architecture, and lightweight structural solutions across Asia.
COMPANY PROFILE
Design-Based Weather Protection Specialists
Since 2004, Shades Asia has grown from a small Phuket-based workshop into Asia's trusted engineered shade and weather-protection partner — serving resorts, schools, homes, and commercial properties across Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and beyond.
Today, Shades Asia is part of VELUM Group Asia (VGA) — a regional group bringing together Shades Asia, Stretch Tents Asia, and LightWeightWorks (Hong Kong), delivering integrated expertise in premium shade structures, tensile architecture, and lightweight structural solutions across Asia.
20+
YEARS IN ASIA
223332
PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
6
COUNTRIES SERVED
3
VELUM GROUP COMPANIES
20+
YEARS IN ASIA
1500+
PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
25
COUNTRIES SERVED
3
VELUM GROUP COMPANIES
20+
YEARS IN ASIA
1500+
PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
25
COUNTRIES SERVED
3
VELUM GROUP COMPANIES
HOW WE WORK
Design, Engineering, Fabrication & Installations...All in-house
We Design
Solution-based Tensile architecture and structural steel & Engineering design, formfinding and graphic design.
We Fabricate
In-house fabrication: Architectural Membrane patterning and welding, metalwork, finishing and painting.
We Install
Professional, to spec and safe installations delivered by experienced supervised teams.
MEET THE TEAM
The people behind Shades Asia.
Graeme Chuck
FOUNDER
"Founded Shades Asia in 2004 and has led its growth across Asia ever since."
Van Botha
CEO
"Leads Shades Asia's strategy and operations across the region."
Tan Sasima
GM
"Oversees day-to-day operations and project delivery for Shades Asia."
Kream Leardkri
Architect
"Leads architectural design for Shades Asia's structures across Asia."
Pom
Metal Installation Supervisor
"My team has built and installed hundreds of fabric structures over the years — we keep learning and finding more efficient ways to achieve the best results."
Sebastian
In-house Engineer
Bio pending — placeholder
Clive
VELUM Group Asia & Stretch Tents Asia
Bio pending — placeholder
MEET THE TEAM
The people behind Shades Asia.
Graeme Chuck
FOUNDER
"Founded Shades Asia in 2004 and has led its growth across Asia ever since."
Van Botha
CEO
"Leads Shades Asia's strategy and operations across the region."
Tan Sasima
GM
"Oversees day-to-day operations and project delivery for Shades Asia."
Kream Leardkri
Architect
"Leads architectural design for Shades Asia's structures across Asia."
Pom
Metal Installation Supervisor
"My team has built and installed hundreds of fabric structures over the years — we keep learning and finding more efficient ways to achieve the best results."
Seb
[Title to confirm]
Bio pending — placeholder
Clive
VELUM Group Asia & Stretch Tents Asia
Bio pending — placeholder
[Name to confirm]
[Title to confirm]
Bio pending — placeholder
The fabric room and installation team who make it happen.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Shades Asia Team
BEHIND THE SCENES
OFFICE STAFF
FABRICATION & INSTALLATION TEAM
FABRIC ROOM TEAM
The Shades Asia Team
BEHIND THE SCENES
FABRIC ROOM TEAM
OFFICE STAFF
FABRICATION & INSTALLATION TEAM
The Shades Asia Team
BEHIND THE SCENES
FABRIC ROOM TEAM
OFFICE STAFF
FABRICATION & INSTALLATION TEAM
THE GROUP
Part of VELUM Group Asia.
Thailand — premium shade structures for hospitality, schools & sports, and residential & commercial properties.
Thailand — versatile stretch tent structures for events and semi-permanent venues.
Hong Kong — design and architectural assets for lightweight structural solutions.
Shades Asia
Thailand — premium shade structures for hospitality, schools & sports, and residential & commercial properties.
Stretch Tents Asia
Thailand — versatile stretch tent structures for events and semi-permanent venues.
LightWeightWorks
Hong Kong — design and architectural assets for lightweight structural solutions.