2024 LSAA Design Awards Entry #2862 Wangun Amphitheatre

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Commissioned by the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC), the Wangun Amphitheatre stands as a beacon of cultural celebration and architectural excellence. This remarkable circular meeting space features five elliptical tensile membrane canopies representing the Gunaikurnai clan shields, and a striking delta-shaped stage canopy inspired by the iconic boomerang, wangun in the Gunaikurnai language.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

APPLICATION OF PROJECT:       Stadium Roofing Canopy

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Yarrow Stadium in Taranaki was scheduled for a major redevelopment to comply with modern earthquake regulations and ensure the venue remained fit for purpose, aligning with the grow city’s cultural and sporting needs. Following the declaration of the west stand as earthquake-prone in 2018, we were commissioned to design, engineer, and provide a lightweight fabric roof solution that would integrate with the existing structural steel of the west grandstand, also known as the Noel & Melva Yarrow Stand. 

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.