2024 LSAA Design Awards Entry #3864 Whitten Oval Project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Whitten Oval Indoor Training Facility is an example of modern architectural materials incorporated into a high-performance sporting facility. A fully enclosed 50m x 35m building with a tensile membrane roof, rarity in Australia, the facility sets new standards for design innovation and functionality.

The multi-purpose indoor training facility, with its high-translucency PTFE fabric roof allows natural daylight into the indoor field, providing a lighting level much brighter than a traditional building with internal lights.

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.

2024 LSAA Design Awards Entry #4866 Link at Langley 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Link@Langley ETFE Atrium not only enhances the visual appeal of the riverside redevelopment but also demonstrates the successful fusion of modern lightweight glazed roof design with practical engineering solutions.

The result is a harmonious blend of form and function and a symbol of innovation, seamlessly integrating into its surroundings while offering a captivating architectural aesthetic. This project exemplifies the power of clever design and cutting-edge materials in shaping the future of urban architecture. Massive in size and scope, the Link@Langley ETFE Atrium structure is 65 meters long and 40 metres wide and sits atop a former office building between seven and eight storeys above the atrium floor.

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

ID NUMBER  2284 
ENTRY CATEGORY   2 – Medium structures
ENTRANT ROLE    Designer / Installer
PROJECT NAME: MSU John Goodman Amphitheatre 
APPLICATION:       Amphitheatre canopy 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The MSU John Goodman Amphitheatre stands as a testament to innovative design meeting environmental challenges. Covering 6,792 square feet, and constructed with PVC TX30 material for durability and weather resistance, it offers exceptional acoustics and a versatile venue for concerts, plays, lectures, and cultural events, ensuring a premier outdoor experience for performers and audiences alike.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Matakana School aimed to enhance its usable exterior space by creating a sheltered area that could be utilized by staff and students throughout the year. The shelter was designed to provide protection from both the sun and rain, functioning as an external extension to the existing school hall. This canopy extension is part of the school’s ongoing efforts to improve facilities and support educational programs. The project is a key element of a broader strategy to upgrade the school's infrastructure, which also includes weatherproofing over 70% of the existing buildings. This initiative reflects the school's commitment to creating a supportive learning environment, ensuring that students have access to quality outdoor and indoor spaces for various activities.

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 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.

2022 LSAA DESIGN AWARDS ENTRY 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 and Application:    Singapore Bird Paradise 

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)