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Projects in this category include non-prestressed structures such as domes and shells made from more traditional materials like concrete.

Prestressed structures may include saddle shaped cablenets, planar wall or roof glass surfaces supported by a stressed cable network.

Externally supported roofs (cable supported) also come into this category. Articles are in random order.

155 Queen Street Mall Façade
155 Queen Street Mall Façade

 

This project was an entry in the 2016 LSAA Design Awards (0481)

Entrant: Tensys Engineers Pty Ltd (Engineer)

Location: 155 Queen St Mall, Brisbane.   Completed: 2015  Client: ISPT Super Property

Team: studio 505 / JWA, Tensys Engineers, Tensys (Façade), UAP Company, Broad Construction

Application

The implementation of form and function. Creation of shade function with a sculptural form

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Pitt Street Mall Catenary Lighting System

The City of Sydney turned to Ronstan to upgrade Pitt Street Mall's lighting to an energy-efficient catenary system as part of the overall redevelopment at the precinct. The result is a ladder-like series of lights supported by a Ronstan high-tension stainless steel cable framework.

The system illuminates the pedestrian areas below and the facades of the buildings, without needing large self-standing poles or heavy-looking supports. The 16m high tensile cable web is almost invisible, with bowstring support cables anchored every 20 meters into the facades of the buildings along the mall.

The catenary lights themselves comprise long tubes, combining downward illumination and a sequence of LEDs along the vertical length, which can be programmed for different colors depending on seasonal requirements – reflecting specific moods and occasions.

Whitten Oval
Whitten Oval

 

This project was entered into the LSAA 2009 Awards - Category 4 (4220)

Entrant: Ronstan – Contractors
Location: Barkley St, Footscray Vic   Client: Western Bulldogs, Whitten Oval
Architect: Peddle Thorp   Struct. Eng.: Irwin Consultants
Builder: Salta   Fabricator: Ronstan

Design Brief: The Architect called for a transparent screening element that would act as a billboard for the oval as well as the local community. It needed to be light enough that it did not detract from the facade but provided adequate passive solar protection to enhance the sustainability of the building.

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Jagged Edge
Jagged Edge

 

LSAA 2011 Design Award Entry (Cat 5, 5042) Jagged Edge - Queenstown NZ

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

An Atypical design and Construct project involving a house for a confidential client. The design was prepared and presented as a “Design+Construct” package that was purchased as a package by the Client. The Builders Team had prepared preliminary documentation based on advice from specialist consultants and Architects. The design was then proposed for sale to the market as a complete delivery vehicle.

The project is a residential building built on the side of hill with an impressive vantage point. The main goal of the design is to maximise transparency to optimise the view.

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Perth Zoo Wetlands Stainless steel mesh installation
Perth Zoo Wetlands Stainless steel mesh installation

 

This project was entered in the 2013 LSAA Design Awards (#4966)

Perth Zoo Wetlands & Penguin Enclosure 

PROJECT APPLICATION AND DESCRIPTION: Zoological Enclosure

Structural Dynamics was contracted by The Slatter Group WA to assist with the design, material selection/supply and installation of a lightweight zoological enclosure that would cover an area of 90 meters long, 34 meters wide and 10 meters high.

The enclosure was covering two existing exhibits at the Perth Zoo, namely the penguin display and wetlands area, so needed to have minimal impact on the existing flora and infrastructure.

Pritchard Francis had already conducted the majority of the structural design and calculations of loads - Structural Dynamics assisted both The Slatter Group WA and Pritchard Francis with final material specifications to meet demanding requirements.

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Wintergarden Art Façade
Wintergarden Art Façade Award of Excellence

LSAA 2013 Design Award of Excellence

Wintergarden Art Façade: Judges Comments

"Will probably settle in to become a heritage icon in Brisbane."

"Now that's how to disguise a carpark. Makes a great contribution to the public realm. Vivid, joyful - makes excellent use of contemporary steel design and fabrication technology."

APPLICATION OF PROJECT:

The vertical façade works is part of the redevelopment of the wintergarden shopping centre. This façade creates a uniform streetscape, providing a visual barrier to a number of existing carparking levels and different buildings along Queen Street Mall.

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Surry Hills Community Centre
Surry Hills Community Centre

 

Project Entered in the LSAA 2009 Design Awards (42087)

Entrant: Aurecon - Sydney – Designer

Location: 405 Crown Street - Surry Hills NSW 2010    Client: Austress Freyssinet
Architect: FJMT   Struct. Eng.: Aurecon - Facade Engineer  
Concept Design: Taylor Thomson Whitting  Builder: Austress Freyssinet / Probuild

Application: Library and neighbourhood centre with structural glass bio-filter atrium.

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Airspace Hangar at Amberley
Airspace Hangar at Amberley

 

Entry in the LSAA 2007 Design Awards (Cat 4, 4113)

Entrant: S2 Corporation

Client: Boeing Australia Limited    Structural Engineer: S2 Corporation Pty Ltd
Specialist Consultant(s): Healey & Castle Associates
Fabricator(s): Casa Engineering, CAD Tech, UFS

Application and Function

S2 designed, engineered and managed the implementation of the aircraft shelter for Boeing Australia at Amberley, QLD. This roof product developed for the Aviation industry is called airspace.

The 67.5 metre x 67.5 metre shallow domed roof is anchored to the ground by just four columns and stands 14.2 metres tall.

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Aerial View of the Singapore Bird Paradise
Aerial View of the Singapore Bird Paradise

2022 LSAA DESIGN AWARDS ENTRY #0625 Singapore Bird Paradise

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER           PE 0625 

ENTRY CATEGORY (1-8)   ALTERNATE CATEGORY (1-8)
PROJECT SIZE   
5 Aviaries and 1 amphitheare  
(100,000 sqm) + 3,000 sqm

ENTRANT ROLE      Designer/Engineer

PROJECT NAME:    Singapore Bird Paradise 

APPLICATION OF PROJECT: 

In 2016, it was announced that Jurong Bird Park will be moved to a larger park at Mandai Lake Road.  This move was part to consolidate the park with 3 other wildlife parks and a new Rainforest Park creating the Mandai Wildlife Reservice.  The new Park Bird Paradise was opened in May 8 2023

HighComm Large Singapore Aviary

DESIGN / FABRICATION / INSTALLATION BRIEF
The project was to create a series of avairies using a cable net and stainless steel mesh that will not only house the wildife and conservation purposes but also provide a unique environment whereby patrons can traverse within the habitat (along elevated walkways) and learn about the wildlife (within various pods) and be at one with nature (at the tree tops)