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.

ID NUMBER                  4712 
ENTRY CATEGORY         4 – Glazing and Vertical Facades
ENTRANT ROLE     Designer / Installer
PROJECT NAME:   The Bower Tree 
APPLICATION:     Restaurant Precinct Facade

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Fabritecture was engaged in designing and constructing the striking aluminium façade screens for the Bower Tree dining precinct in Sippy Downs, situated on the Sunshine Coast.

Fabritecture provided a complete design-to-implementation service for custom solutions including prototyping, samples, and engineering in the early design stages through to a diligent fabrication process and on-site construction.

The team took a creative and forward-thinking approach by designing intricate curved panels made of perforated aluminium that elegantly encompassed the main structure. Additionally, they employed flat perforated panels for the parking structure, resulting in an architecturally stunning and contemporary masterpiece that captivates the eye.

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 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.