The LSAA 1996 Design Awards had four categories - small, medium and large structures as well as for special applications.
Project names are listed along with some images and credits. Further details are not available (updated Feb 2022)
Awards of Excellence were given to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and Hong Kong Stadium Roof
Citation of Merit were given to News Ltd – Louvre Wall Rod Support, Adelaide Stock Exchange Geodesic Dome and the Revy Canopies
A copy of the Awards Booklet can be downloaded HERE (PDF, 1.6Mb, Opens in a new window)
The following Special Application project was entered and received a Citation of Merit
1352 News Ltd – Louvre Wall Rod Support
The administration block to the complex required an elegant shade structure to the façade; a simple louvred wall supported on a vertical tensioned rod was the best architectural solution.
Architect Woodhead Firth Lee P/L
Structural Engineer Connell Wagner P/L
Contractor Austress Freyssinet P/L
The following three projects were received in the 1996 Large Structures Category:
3172 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - Award of Excellence
This outstanding project caters for Conventions, Conferences and Trade Exhibitions ranging the full spectrum from global to local including indoor sports, concerts, balls and dinners.
Architect Cox Rayner Architects
Structural Engineer Ove Arup & Partners Pty Ltd
Contractor Leighton Contractors P/L
3007 Hong Kong Stadium Roof - Award of Excellence
The entry covers the design of the steel and fabric roof to the new Hong Kong Football Stadium
Architect Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum Inc
Structural Engineer Ove Arup & Partners HK
Specialist Consultant Bond James Norrie Marsden P/L
Contractor Permafab P/L
3000 Porirua City Covered Walkway
This is an intriguing 400m long walkway canopy creating a new type of public space which was enhanced by a subtle landscape design and is responsive to contextual and cultural values. It upgrades the image of the central area adding to the dramatic skyline.
Architect Architecture Workshop Ltd
Structural Engineer Beca Carter Holling & Ferner Ltd
Specialist Consultant Wade Lester Consultants Pty Ltd
Contractor Structurflex Ltd, NZ
Images of the three projects follow:
The following projects were received in the Medium Structures Category:
2122 Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre
The City of Joondalup is located 26km north of the City of Perth and is part of the North Western Corridor, a region which is consistently been one of Australia’s highest growth areas over the past 10 years. The Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre is the culmination of planning which began in 1976 to serve the needs of a rapidly expanding population that was moving further away from the State Capital.
Architect Cameron, Chisholm & Nicol / Hames Sharley
Structural Engineer Connell Wagner P/L
Contractor Permafab P/L
2120 Queens Wharf
To provide a striking feature for the new Entertainment / Retail Centre on Queens Wharf, Wellington. The three overlapping hypars provide a real nautical flavour to this new harbourside development.
Architect Craig, Craig & Moller
Structural Engineer Beca, Carter, Hollings & Ferner Ltd
Specialist Consultant McWilliam Consulting Engineers P/L
Contractor Fletcher Construction Ltd NZ
2602 Gisborne Olympic Pool Cover
To provide all year weather protection over an Olympic 50m seaside pool. The structure could be adapted to suit the seasonal changes and attract a wider leisure market all year round.
Architect Harry Klynn
Structural Engineer Nancekivell & Williams P/L
Specialist Consultant Wade Lester Consultants P/L
Contractor Matrik Structures P/L
The following are images of these projects.
The following entries were received:
1126 Adelaide Stock Exchange Geodesic Dome, Santos Tower, Adelaide - Citation of Merit
The Investor Centre functions as a high exposure display area and office tenancy for the Australian Stock Exchange in the Plaza Foyer for the Santos Tower, one of Adelaide’s premier buildings.
Architect Woods Bagot P/L
Structural Engineer Connell Wagner P/L
Specialist Consultant Spacetech P/L
Contractor Spacetech P/L
1601 Revy Canopies - Citation of Merit
Application: To provide walkway covers between the building entrances and all weather cover to the canteen area.
Architect Lend Lease Interiors
Structural Engineer SG Structural Engineers
Specialist Consultant Wade Lester Consultants P/L
Contractor Matrik Structures P/L
1947 Scienceworks Amphitheatre Roof to Performance Stage and Seating
Architect Office of Building, Victoria
Structural Engineer Spacetech P/L
Contractor Spacetech P/L
2603 Tower Spaceframe Pyramid
Application – To supply an architectural solution to the refurbishment and signage on the Tower Life New Australian Head Office.
Architect Howard Architects
Structural Engineer Nancekivell & Williams P/L
Specialist Consultant Matrik Structures P/L
Contractor Stuart P/L
1474 McDonalds Restaurant, Melbourne Grand Prix 1996
A temporary structure for weather protection whilst providing an architectural impact.
Architect Howard Architects
Structural Engineer Tattersall Engineering Consultants P/L
Specialist Consultant Tattersall Engineering Consultants P/L
Contractor Tecraft P/L
3335 Paul Adams Motors
The three striking canopies provide a vibrant focal point for the site, extensive cover for the display areas and very effective shade to the main office and reception in the glass walled building.
Architect Carnachan Architects
Structural Engineer Brent D Clode
Specialist Consultant McWilliams Consulting Engineers P/L
Contractor Structurflex Ltd, NZ
The following are images from these projects.