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2022 LSAA Design Awards

For the LSAA 2022 Design Awards, structures completed since October 2018 were considered.

We received 24 entries covering all eight categories. 
The Presentation of the Awards was done on May 26 2022 at Swinburne University.

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Finished Project - photo credit Peter Barnes
Memorial Drive Tennis Centre Canopy, Adelaide

The Memorial Drive Redevelopment Project was tasked with ensuring the future configuration of the Adelaide Tennis Centre complex met South Australia’s sporting and entertainment needs.  An example of close-knit collaboration between Tennis SA, COX Architecture, MakMax Australia and local Adelaide construction firm Kennett Builders, the completion of the Memorial Drive Redevelopment Project Stage One set the scene for an exciting summer of tennis in early 2020.

Central to the redevelopment was a 5800m2 wide-span Tensosport-MAX PTFE membrane roof that covers the Memorial Drive Centre Court, as well as providing shade and weather protection for patrons in permanent seating and temporary movable seating areas. The canopy also covers the temporary corporate function event areas around the centre court for major tournaments​.

The highly translucent canopy creates a visually exciting fabric structure, visible to both patrons on site and to tennis fans around the world via the wider global media audiences.

LSAA 2022 Plaques 0008Contact Details

Alastair Morris   07 3633 5900    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.       www.makmax.com.au

Phillip Barona    0421 288 528    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     www.kennettbuilders.com.au

Adam Hannon   08 7122 5050    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.         www.coxarchitecture.com.au/ 

For a more complete description, click HERE

Finished Project [Photo credit Peter Bennetts]
The Link, Chadstone, VIC

The Link walkway in Chadstone is a visually stunning fabric-over-glulam structure that provides easy covered access for patrons between the Chadstone Shopping Centre and Hotel Chadstone Melbourne.

Commissioned by leading Australian real estate investment trust Vicinity Centres, and completed in October 2019, The Link is a 100m arched walkway that soars up to 15m above the pedestrian zone and covered with 1750m2 of high-translucency THV coated PTFE fabric.

Designed to blur the lines between the retail, commercial and leisure zones of Chadstone’s high-end fashion shopping precinct with the newly opened Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel, The Link transforms part of a multi-level car park into a cathedral-like promenade for shoppers and hotel guests.

The finished structure is visually incredible, perfectly combining our high translucency fabric, with light timber framing to deliver a truly unique structure.


LSAA 2022 Plaques 0001Contact Details

Alastair Morris

Senior Marketing Coordinator - MakMax Australia

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1300 629 625

For a more complete description, click HERE

The Glen Shopping Centre, Glen Waverley, VIC

The Glen ETFE entry canopy was designed to cover the outdoor food court area as part of the shopping centre’s AUD$490 million redevelopment in East Melbourne.

Fabritecture completed the design & construction of a steel and single-skin ETFE clad canopy to provide protection for patrons from the wind & rain in the outdoor dining precinct. The client also desired an aesthetic feature roof with custom artwork printed into the ETFE that would be synonymous with the culture of the surrounding area and that would enhance the overall look and feel of the Centre.

Contact Details

Beth Karikari

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www.fabritecture.com

07 5587 7000 / 0431 341 020

For a more complete description, click HERE

Aerial shot of CommBank Stadium (photo credit: Ethan Rohloff)
CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Photo credit: Ethan Rohloff

CommBank Stadium (formerly Bankwest Stadium) is a 30,000-seat stadium in Parramatta, NSW Australia. The large 28,500m2 regional stadium is an initiative backed by the NSW Government to create an entertainment venue that was “made for the fans”.

Fabritecture’s scope was the design & construction of the impressive lightweight fabric structure roof utilizing a combination of Chukoh FGT-800 PTFE to provide shade to patrons and 300µm clear ETFE film eyelid roof to support pitch growth by allowing UV and natural light to pass through the membrane.

A large focus of the grandstand design was to bring patrons as close as possible to the field, creating a truly spectacular experience for all sports fans.

Contact Details

Beth Karikari

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www.fabritecture.com

07 5587 7000 / 0431 341 020

For a more complete description, click HERE

Aerial shot of Ken Rosewall Arena (photo credit: Ethan Rohloff)
Aerial shot of Ken Rosewall Arena (photo credit: Ethan Rohloff)

The Ken Rosewall Arena project is a redevelopment project for the original stadium which was constructed in 2000 for the Sydney Olympic Games. The project included the installation of an innovative cable-tension and PTFE fabric design roof.

The striking new roof is the first of its kind for stadia in Australia. The redevelopment has transformed the venue into a multi-purpose outdoor covered arena with new and upgraded facilities. The arena now operates as a multi-purpose venue, including tennis and netball, and is home to the Sydney Giants.

CONTACT DETAILS

Beth Karikari
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www.fabritecture.com
07 5587 7000 / 0431 341 020

For a more complete description, click HERE

Aerial render of structures (photo courtesy of NSW Government)
Aerial render of structures (photo courtesy of NSW Government)

 

As part of Transport NSWs upgrade to the M6 freeway Stage 1 development, new recreational facilities were developed to provide shade to the community in various areas including McCarthy and Brighton Reserve.

As part of the McCarthy Reserve upgrade, Fabritecture was contracted for the design and construction of eight (8) structures to provide shade cover for recreational facilities over a playground.

The structures feature both Gale Pacific 95 Mesh and architecturally perforated aluminium.

Contact Details

Beth Karikari

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www.fabritecture.com

07 5587 7000 / 0431 341 020

For a more complete description, click HERE

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Shore School Pool Hall ETFE Skylight, North Sydney

The Shore Physical Education Centre (SPEC) was built to deliver a suite of new flexible learning spaces including a multi-purpose sports complex and an indoor swimming pool.

The 16 pillow, 3-layer ETFE skylights were a key part of the indoor swimming pool roof, designed to fill the indoor aquatic centre with natural lighting, while also providing a modern, highly aesthetic architectural feature to the roof.


LSAA 2022 Plaques 0006Contact Details

Alastair Morris

Senior Marketing Coordinator - MakMax Australia

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1300 629 625

For a more complete description, click HERE

Interior shot of the Dreamworld Switchback canopy
Dreamworld Steel Taipan Ride, Coomera, QLD


The Steel Taipan ride at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast is the theme parks newest attraction. The AUD$32million roller coaster features a 1.2km track roller coaster and the Southern Hemisphere’s first triple launch system that launches the train forward, backwards, and then forwards again at a top speed of 105km/hr!

Fabritecture was contracted for the design & construction of a bespoke walkway canopy structure to shelter patrons as they wait in line for the Steel Taipan ride. The structure features custom printed Serge Ferrari PVC designed to match the architectural intent of the structure – to emulate the scales of a taipan snake!

Contact Details

Beth Karikari

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www.fabritecture.com

07 5587 7000 / 0431 341 020

For a more complete description, click HERE

The Canopy front entrance (photo credit: ADCO Constructions)
The Canopy at Rosenthal, Lane Cove, Sydney NSW

Photo credit: ADCO Constructions

The Canopy at Rosenthal is a complex redevelopment project in Lane Cove, Sydney featuring over 6,000m2 of public space, including playgrounds, parks and landscaping, entertainment areas, retail services such as Coles and ALDI, BBQ’s, and amenities.

Fabritecture was contracted for the design & construction of an ETFE pneumatic cushion linkway roof canopy at the complex. The roof forms part of a larger collaborative project by ADCO Constructions, Lane Cove Council, and the local community. The canopy is made from two double-layer ETFE cushions that follow the rolling curvature of the main roof. The client was incredibly pleased with the end result of The Canopy project. Our customer survey results from the client were fantastic and we received a positive testimonial.

Contact Details

Beth Karikari

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www.fabritecture.com

07 5587 7000 / 0431 341 020

For a more complete description, click HERE

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Navigation Park PVC Shade Structure Tarneit,VIC

Designed to inspire wonder and engage the children’s creativity, a unique 60sqm shade structure with a flower-shaped pattern was incorporated into Navigation Park in the Newhaven at Tarneit planned community in Victoria.

The bespoke flower-petal patterned, tension-supported shade structure in Navigation Park provides a unique and exciting element to the playground, as well as providing practical shade and weather protection for the BBQ and picnic area of the park.

Created with two different translucency fabrics lap welded together, the flower shape can be seen from below the structure, with the overall effect further amplified by sunlight filtering through the fabric.


LSAA 2022 Plaques 0003Contact Details

Alastair Morris

Senior Marketing Coordinator - MakMax Australia

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1300 629 625

For a more complete description, click HERE

View from underneath the fabric canopy looking up 
View from underneath the fabric canopy looking up 

The Wigley Reserve playground structure features an architectural shade canopy, designed to become a functional feature of the play space. The structure is a unique cable net canopy that utilises Gale Pacific Commercial Heavy 430 mesh. The concept behind the design was to provide adequate shade to the children below whilst simultaneously adding to the fun, adventurous spirit of the facility.

The overall design of the park builds upon the existing play space and fitness hub, created to be accessible by all. A fresh and vibrant recreational area integrated within the reserve, drawing on inspiration from the sand dunes that once inhabited the region.

Location: 621 Anzac Highway, Glenelg North, SA

Contact Details

Beth Karikari

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www.fabritecture.com

07 5587 7000 / 0431 341 020

For a more complete description, click HERE

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