Entrant:                            Light Weight Structures

• Category:  4                ID Number:  4352

• Location:                     Neath Street Cessnock NSW

• Client:                         East Cessnock Bowls Club

• Completion Date:        September 2012

Credits:

• Structural Engineer:    Jeremy Hunter

• Specialists:                  Trevor Scott Building Designer

• Builder:                       Light Weight Structures

• Fabricator:                   Stanfast

• Installer:                      Light Weight Structures

APPLICATION OF PROJECT:    

The project covered one Bowling Green measuring 1820 sqmts. The project was designed to offer weather protection to bowlers, including night time use of the Bowling Green (in a residential setting) and minimal cleaning maintenance over the life of the structure. 

The client requested that the project offered weather protection to bowlers and require low levels of cleaning maintenance.  The club building was elevated and adjacent to the bowling green. Floor to ceiling glass in the Sportsman’s Bar and Restaurant offered panoramic views of the bowling green.  The club requested these views not be impeded. The Wide Span Structure was to integrate into the existing club building offering a weatherproof seal between the club building and the Wide Span Structure. Importantly, the club wanted to increase revenue by offering night time bowling to stimulate other income streams.  As the club was positioned in a residential area complaints from neighbours had prevented the operation of night time lighting of the green. The structure was to encapsulate the artificial lighting so the greens could be used at night.

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Read more: East Cessnock Bowling Club

The Cloud - Auckland, New Zealand

APPLICATION OF PROJECT:

The Cloud is a semi permanent multi purpose event & exhibition structure, initially developed for the Rugby World Cup

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Cloud is a semi permanent structure erected on the western edge of Queens Wharf to accommodate the city's commitment to hosting an inner-city fanzone, festival and showcase event during the Rugby World Cup 2011.  
Installed as part of the recent 18 month redevelopment of Queens Wharf, The Cloud will be utilised by NZ2011 to showcase the best of New Zealand innovation and creativity during the REAL New Zealand Showcase. At almost 180m long, The Cloud can accommodate up to 6,000 people. Its' ground floor area can be split into four segments, which means the building is able to cater for a range of showcase and festival events occurring at the same time. It also provides the ability for the fanzone to be scaled up or down according to demand. The mezzanine floor at the northern end of The Cloud is designed for VIP hosting.

Read more: The Cloud, Auckland

Award of Excellence LSAA 2018 Design Awards Large Structures

APPLICATION OF PROJECT:

Bowling green tensile membrane roof

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The overall project was specifically conceived and designed to provide a community meeting point to focus and reinvigorate the residents of a depressed suburb which had been in steady decline for more than 30 years. Many residents of this suburb are elderly and due to transportation access and costs seldom left their homes, hence social integration and community interaction was poor. The additional aim of the project was to have the elderly and young be involved in community based sports and activities to invigorate, inspire, and bond fellow citizens.

The client requested a facility that would provide a modern, strong and striking aesthetic focal point for the community. Strong consideration for contemporary design using cost effective materials and building solutions and a highly functional space which could be adapted for use indoor and outdoor lawn bowls to concerts, big screen movies and other community organised events was paramount. Clearly a large building with clear and unobstructed span was required.

Read more: Wellington Bowling Club Greens Cover Project (2018)

Entrant:                     MakMax Australia

• Category:  6                ID Number:  4303

• Location:                    Taif City, Kingdom of Audi Arabia

• Client:                        Taif City

• Completion Date:        March 2013

Credits:

• Architect:                   Diyar Consultants

• Structural Engineer:    MakMax Australia

• Specialists:                 MakMax (Designer)

• Builder:                      Abdullah Hassan Al Shihry Contractors

• Fabricator:                 Shanghai Taiyo Kogyo, Taiyo Middle East

Judges Comments:

"Well integrated and designed perfectly for its place."

"This looks to be very successful integration of lightweight elements with solid architecture. There's no sense that the roof has been conceived independently of the rest of the theatre. Lovely tent-like effect; very effective use of pattern on the 'fly sheet'."

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Decorative roof, culturally significant

The purpose of Souk Okaz Public Theatre was to deliver both a functional public space for cultural activities and evocative ambience reminiscent of the ancient pre-Islamic era of a bustling Bedouin market place.  It provides both modern facilities and an austere tribute to the proud cultural history of the Taif City. The artistic element of this project is its greatest achievement. The unique shapes and textures it depicts are uniquely Arabic; this is of the highest importance to the client and the end users.

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MakMax designers took great care in creating this aesthetic as it makes up the character of the project.  This project delivers both a functional public space for cultural activities and evocative ambience reminiscent of the ancient pre-Islamic era of a bustling Bedouin market place.  It provides both modern facilities and an austere tribute to the proud cultural history of the Taif City.

Read more: Souk Okaz Public Theatre Award of Excellence

The following Large Structure Projects were entered into the 2018 LSAA Design Awards in Category 4

Category 4 "Large Structures > 1000 sqm"

4001 Macquarie University Campus Common.

4066 QUT Sports Field Car Park.

4100 Sumartran Tiger Adventure.

4101 Wellington Regional Bowling Club.

4431 Marrara Tennis Centre.

4432 Playford Bowls Club Triple Bowls Green Cover.

4433 Inglis Selling Centre Warwick Farm Racecourse.

ASU – Skysong

Entrant:          Atkins Fabrication (Aust) Pty Ltd – Fabricator
Location:         Arizona State University – USA
Client:             USA Shade & Fabric Structures Inc.
Struct. Eng.:    Wade Engineers
Fabricator:       Atkins Fabrication (Australia) Pty Ltd