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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
- School of Information Technology
- Ronstan Ribbons of Light
- Biofilter at Surry Hills Library
- WorkZone Perth
- Glazing and Facades Introduction
- Projects from 2018 Design Awards (Cat 5)
- Amazon Waterlily Pavilion
- Cable Net Structures Introduction
- Ronstan Cable Net Facade - Redevelopment of Whitten Oval
- Taronga Zoo Chimpanzee Enclosure
- Sydney Wildlife World
- Big Dish Solar Concentrator
- Wellington Square (Moort-ak Waadiny) Playground Shade Structures
- 50 Martin Place - Glass Roof
- Enclosure for Sumatran Tigers Project (2018)
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