The following Small Structure Projects were entered into the 2018 LSAA Design Awards in Category 1
1160 Mandura Fishing Pier Shade Structure.
Small Fabric Structures
Small Fabric Structures: Typically these may be of a plan area of 250 square metres or less. They are often used as shade structures or as signature items at entrances to larger buildings. Other applications include the provision for a shaded area in playgrounds, school yards, car dealerships and as internal sculptures. They may be made from coated fabric or membranes as a water-proof barrier or of open fabric such as knitted shade cloth. Some examples from the LSAA Awards are shown below.
The following 10 articles are in order from the most recently added shown first. Links to earlier articles are at the bottom of this page.
APPLICATION OF PROJECT:
To Provide weather protection for patrons of the golf club with a lightweight, nautical architectural feel but engineered strong enough to handle the extreme coastal weather conditions.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
RGC - The site is a Golf club that has been looking for ways to increase revenue for more financial security. The club was looking for help to modernise the look of the club to increase patron numbers and hire capabilities. They were looking for a creative and unique design to draw patrons to the outside dining area of the venue that had amazing views. They also wanted a structure that would not get damaged by flying golf balls and draw the eye out to the view. A tension membrane structure was the perfect solution for this application.
APPLICATION OF PROJECT:
The project was to supply and install a unique waterproof shade cloth structure over the old two lane Mandurah Bridge built in 1952 .
The old bridge was recently decommissioned to vehicles and replaced by a modern 4 lane bridge to cater to growing population and traffic needs of Mandura and the Peel region of WA. The old bridge with it timber and concrete undercarriage was to be partially retained and converted into an attraction.
Award of Excellence, LSAA 2018 Design Awards Cat 1 Small Structures (1400)
Application of Project
Retail Development Travelator Canopy
Project Description
As part of Ryde Shopping Centre upgrade with a new major first floor supermarket tenant, a new travelator was installed linking two existing structures; the main shopping centre and the shopping centre car park.
The canopy protects the travelator users from adverse weather.
The canopy is stretched between two large steel rings attached to the building facades and provides an interesting screen for coloured LED projections.
Commendation LSAA 2018 Design Awards
APPLICATION OF PROJECT:
Al-fresco canopies over street area for hospitality and retail for the Pacific Bondi mixed use development.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An architecturally styled pair of al-fresco canopy covers for the hospitality area of the Pacific directly facing Bondi Beach, designed to reflect the beach front environment with a form chosen to evocate waves and the ocean. The structures were envisioned to generate a different look from traditional al-fresco umbrellas, awnings and canopies to compliment the seaside position and included infrared heaters and white LED up-lighting to add warmth and atmosphere for night time use.
Entrant: Shade And Membrane Structures Australia (Design / Project Management / Install)
Completed: May 8 2014
Client: James Trowse Constructions
Team: Opus Architecture, Osborn Lane, James Trowse Constructions, Shadecom
This project was entered in the LSAA 2016 Design Awards - Category 1, Small Fabric Structures, #1434
The application of the project was to provide a waterproof covered structure to the School's new Amphitheatre
Project entered in the LSAA 2016 Design Awards (Cat 1, Small Fabric Structures, #1290)
SEMF Pty Ltd (Architect / Engineer)
Location: Ringwood, Victoria. Completed: 31 July 2016
Client: Aquinas College
Team: SEMF, SEMF, Walsh Industries (Steel), Horizon Sailmakers (Membrane & cables)
The design brief was to Install an extension to an existing large (1550 sq m) canopy over a small area of approximately 12 sq m to provide additional sun and rain protection to existing and proposed servery windows at a school canteen.
This project was entered in the LSAA 2016 Design Awards (Cat 2, 1429)
Entrant: Shade And Membrane Structures Australia (Design / Project Management / Install)
Completed: December 5 2013
Client: Bennelong Funds Management
Team: Global Membrane Design, SMSA, Shadecom / Fabric Solutions
Application: To provide a waterproof covered solution to four atrium areas to a building in the Milton CBD
Project entered in the LSAA 2016 Design Awards (Cat 2, 492)
Entrant: Tensys Engineers Pty Ltd (Engineer)
Location: Chicago / New York / Dallas / Las Vegas / San Jose. Completed: 2014
Client: with me. com
Application:
To create a functional and eye catching mobile pop up structure to showcase the technology and new retail ideas of the withme.com group.
Project: Yatala Tank Cover
Entrant: MakMax Australia - Designer
Location: Fosters Australia - Cuthbert Road Yatala QLD 4207
Client: Foster's Australia
Struct. Eng.: MakMax Australia
Others: MakMax (Installation)
Builder: MakMax Australia
Fabricator: MakMax Australia
Details have not been entered for this project. Entered for the LSAA 2009 Design Awards Category "Small Fabric Structures" #1830
- The Clubhouse (2007)
- SKIPPS Shade Structure
- Penbank Sound Shell
- Orion Springfield
- Northern Busways Park & Ride Terminals
- Nerang State School
- Jirrawun Arts Centre for Indigenous Artists
- Flemington Racecourse Meeting Point
- Australian Wildlife Centre Healesville
- Aussie World Entrance Canopy
- John Power Stand - Eagle Farm, Brisbane
- South Hedland Town Centre - LSAA High Commendation
- Melbourne Girls Grammar School Cover to Communal Deck
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