Monash University Building 76 Strip Facade Structures

Entrant:               Oasis Tension Structures (Australia) Pty Ltd
Location:              Wellington Road - Clayton Vic
Client:                  Monash University
Architect:             DesignInc (Melbourne)
Struct. Eng.:        John Mullin & Partners
Specialist:            Tensys Engineering (Australia) Pty Ltd
Others:                Ronstan International (Australia) Pty Ltd
Builder:                Hooker Cockram Projects Ltd
Fabricator:           Atkins Fabrication (Australia) Pty Ltd

Overview of Cablenet Structures

The modern cablenet structures burst on the international scene with the Expo 67 German Pavilion constructed in Montreal, Canada.

This was a larger version of the cablenet roof prototype designed by Frei Otto's team and used now to house the IL at the University of Stuggart.

Australia can bost a very early cable net structure in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne. 

The next structure, and the most famous is the impressive stadiums for the Munich Olympics designed by Frei Otto.

Highly stressed cable trusses are also used to support flat glass surfaces now common for facades.

Amazon Waterlily Pavilion

Entrant:               Aurecon - Adelaide - Designer / Consultant
Location:             Adelaide Botanical Gardens - North Terrace Adelaide SA
Client:                 Government of South Australia (DTEI)
Architect:            Flightpath Architects
Struct. Eng.:        Connell Wagner
Specialist:            Connell Wagner (Facade Engineering)
Others:               Pilkington & DMS Glass
Builder:               Built Environs
Fabricator:          Construction Glazing

Cable Net Facade Feature - New Entrance

The redevelopment of Whitten Oval formed a pivotal piece in a plan to reinvigorate the western suburbs of Melbourne by providing services and facilities that would promote a sense of community. The plan had involvement from both State and Federal Governments and sort to place Whitten Oval at the centre of the community as a hub for local sporting and health service activities.

The Whitten Stand conversion, designed by Peddle Thorp Architects in Melbourne, called for a feature on the façade that responded to its context, was an identifiable entry, and provided an environmental benefit in the form of shading for the glazed façade behind. The resulting design was a series of floating panels that would display the team colours of the grounds home AFL team, the Western Bulldogs. The façade feature would run from the first floor to the roof acting as a gateway for supporters.

Read more: Ronstan Cable Net Facade

Entrant:  Ronstan International, Locker Group, Tensys Engineers

• Category:  6                ID Number:  5111

• Location:                     253 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour, NSW

• Client:                         Park Beach Plaza

• Completion Date:        February 2013

Credits:

• Architect:                    Red Dog Architects

• Structural Engineer:    DeGroot Benson

• Specialists:                  Tensys Engineers - Structural Design

• Builder:                       Edwards Constructions

• Fabricator:                   Ronstan International, Locker Group

• Installer:                      Ronstan International

APPLICATION OF PROJECT:    Facade

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Design, fabrication and installation of cable supported perforated aluminium façade on Park Beach Plaza Car Park at Coffs Harbour.

Read more: Atmosphere Façade

50 Martin Place - Glass Roof

Taylor Thomson Whitting (Engineer)

Location: 50 Martin Place, Sydney.   Completed: Unknown

Client: Macquarie

Team: Johnson Pilton Walker, Taylor Thomson Whitting, Brookfield Multiplex, Sharvain Pacific Steel