PROJECT NAME:        National Throws Centre of Excellence

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Fabritecture was contracted for the design and construction of a Serge Ferrari TX30 throws run up canopy for the State Athletics Facility at the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre (QSAC) in Nathan, Queensland. The tensile building was built to house discus and hammer throwing. The result is a stunning and functional canopy that enhances the sports complex and provides a world-class facility for athletes to train and compete in.

2024 LSAA Design Awards Entry #3865 Sydney Football Stadium Roof

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Sydney Football Stadium Roof, completed in 2022, has joined the growing list of major international iconic stadiums featuring lightweight tensile membrane roofing. Right from the start of the design phase, the project brief emphasised the integration of key stadium elements – the Stadium Domain, Seating Bowl, Façade, and Roof – into a cohesive architectural language.

The highly visible 26,000 square metre tensile membrane roof uses Chukoh Skytop FGT800 PTFE as the primary cladding element. The lightweight PTFE membrane provides exceptional durability and strength, ensuring a 50+ year lifespan with minimal maintenance.

DESIGN / FABRICATION / INSTALLATION BRIEF

The Kina building at Green School New Zealand was conceived as a groundbreaking educational facility, designed to embody sustainable and innovative principles. The client’s vision was for a building that would integrate biophilic design with neuroarchitecture, enhancing both cognitive function and emotional well-being. The challenge was to create a structure that not only supported Green School’s commitment to holistic education and environmental stewardship but also reflected a deep connection to nature.

In addressing the design brief, Fabric Structures focused on several key aspects. The project demanded the use of cutting-edge fabric materials that would contribute to both the aesthetic and functional goals of the building.

2024 LSAA Design Awards Entry - #5000 Narre Warren Metro Station- Cable Truss Ceiling Support

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER  5000
ENTRY CATEGORY (1-6)                    5 
ENTRANT ROLE                        Specialist D&C Subcontractor
PROJECT NAME:                       Narre Warren Metro Station- Cable Truss Ceiling Support 
APPLICATION OF PROJECT:    Cable Bow truss and secondary framing supporting ceiling and PID screen.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 

How 3 Tons of Steel & Cable Replaced 30 Tons of Structural Steel: A New Era in Sustainable Infrastructure

On March 28th, 2024, the newly reconstructed metro stop at Narre Warren station, a critical junction on Melbourne’s Pakenham Line, was officially opened to the public. This station, one of the busiest along the line, had long been plagued by a hazardous and congested rail-road crossing. The recent rebuild of Narre Warren Station, now elevated above the streets in a sleek skyline crossing, is a significant achievement in the city’s ambitious Level Crossing Removal initiative.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER  3214 Hamilton Workingman’s Club Canopy

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Hamilton Workingmen's Club was established in 1955, and in the last two decades has experienced significant growth with more than 7000 members, to become one of the Premier Clubs in New Zealand. Infrastructure development is important to both the club and community, and over the years the club has invested in maintaining and elevating their amenities. Fabric Structures was engaged to design, fabricate, and install a new partial enclosure over the green at the Hamilton Workingmen's Club. This project aimed to provide a versatile, weather-resistant space for club members and visitors, enhancing the usability of the green throughout the year.

DESIGN / FABRICATION / INSTALLATION BRIEF

The project involved designing, engineering, and building a fabric structure over a bowling green, incorporating two walls along two sides. The remaining sides were adjacent to the clubhouse and a large concrete boundary wall, providing sufficient shelter and thus eliminating the need for additional walls on these sides. The client required that the wall running alongside the neighboring green be operable, which led to the installation of a custom curtain on this side, while the second wall remained fixed.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER           2264 
ENTRY CATEGORY (2)
ENTRANT ROLE      (Designer /Engineer/ Fabricator and Installer)
APPLICATION OF PROJECT:       Restaurant roof, recycled water collection and décor

PROJECT NAME:    Trinity Point Tension Membrane Structure 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This project was located in the Central Coast of New South Wales. It is a unique tension membrane structure designed to create a wow factor for a new restaurant. It was not only designed to create a visual impact, but also to provide extensive coverage to maximise the outdoor dining area table space and increase revenue for the restaurant.

We were approached by the client to bring a design vision to life. The initial vision of the client to produce this project had come to a halt, then we were asked to come on board to use our expertise to bring this project to fruition and create a visual impact that would create global publicity for the restaurant.

APPLICATION OF PROJECT: Sports Court Canopy

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

A specialised canopy structure was commissioned for the Field of Dreams project at Oxford Falls Grammar School in New South Wales, Australia. The design aimed to provide weather protection for two competition playing courts situated on the upper level of a two-story building, covering 2,200 square metres.

In addition to the canopy made of PTFE, stainless steel mesh was incorporated around the perimeter of the open-air facility. The rated mesh effectively enclosed the area and acted as a barrier to prevent equipment from falling through and provided fall protection for users of the courts all while maintaining adequate air circulation.

2022 LSAA Design Awards Entry #0857 M Pavilion

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER           0857 
PROJECT SIZE   External mesh = 370 sqm. STFE Layer = 170 sqm.  Waffle roof layer = 400 sqm

ENTRANT ROLE      Designer/Engineer

PROJECT NAME:    M Pavilion 2022

APPLICATION OF PROJECT:

The project is the 9^th installation of MPavilion (an initiative of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation) in Kings Domain, Melbourne.

The MPavilion 2022 season of free events features hundreds of local and international collaborators, spanning talks, workshops, performances, kid friendly experiences and community projects.  Designed as both a temporary summer pavilion and an enduring architectural creation.  At the end of the season MPavilion 2022 has been gifted to the people of Victoria and moved to a permanent home (RMIT Brunswick campus) to be engaged by the community in perpetuity, adding to the ongoing legacy and impact of the MPavilion project

2024 LSAA Design Award Entry #2863 Tumbalong Green Amphitheatre

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Creating a showpiece architectural structure in Darling Harbour, the Tumbalong Green Amphitheatre is a remarkable marriage of beautiful elements and engineering expertise. Exemplifying the stunning possibilities of lightweight structure design, the soundshell curves up and over the stage, appearing to almost float over the performance space and encourages sound to wash over the audience like a breaking wave.

An example of architectural design meets functionality, the combination of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) structural elements supporting a 1000 square metre PVC membrane have created a lightweight, and visually appealing public amphitheatre roof.