Fabritecture Corporate Brochure

Fabric Architecture

Australasia

Unit 14/15 John Duncan Court

Varsity Lakes QLD Australia 4227

+61 7 5587 7000

Email: info@fabritecture.com

ABN 66 104 929 071

© Copyright 2021

United States 4090 W Hacienda Ave #110

Las Vegas NV United States 89118

+1 888 290 8632

Website: www.fabritecture.com

Front cover: Australian Embassy, Jakarta (2015) Jakarta, Indonesia

Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal (2015) Perth, Australia

We promise to be there, and to work with you every step of the way

Our Promise

At Fabritecture, we make a personal promise to each and every one of our clients.

We promise to deliver everything we can - all the experience, expertise, knowledge, skills, talents, resources and passion we possess as individuals, as well as a fiercely proud culture - to achieve your goals and realise your dreams.

We promise to be there, and to work with you every step of the way.

We promise to strive to exceed your expectations at every step and every stage, from design to delivery.

Jethro Jones Managing Director David Gullis Director Björn Beckert Managing Director (USA)

Capability

Fabritecture is an international marketleading designer and developer of bespoke Tensile Architecture and Fabric Structures. We operate as a ‘specialist design & construct contractor’, and have unrivalled experience in:

Endless possibilities

Fabric Architecture

Exterior

Interior

ETFE

Art / Feature

Facade

Special Projects

Fabric Structures

Car Parks

Aviation

Retail & Events

Sports & Recreation

Aquatic

Mining & Industrial

Environmental

Military

Government

Education

Materials

Membrane

PTFE

PVC

ETFE

HDPE

Silicone Glass

Frame

Structural Steel

Structural Aluminium

Stainless Steel

Aluminium

Cable

Cable Net

Cable Supported

Specialised Cladding

Aluminium

Polycarbonate

Metal

Westfield Chermside Urchin (2017) Chermside, Australia

Luna Park Big Top (2003) Sydney, Australia

Bakersfield Conference Center (2003) Florida, United States

Building icons

Versatile and limitless options

Fabritecture brings style, translucency, curvature and clear large spans to building schemes. We create structures all around the world that are designed to inform, inspire and get people talking.

When you work with us, you can be guaranteed that our stringent quality and safety practices get you the results you’re after. With over 70 years of combined project management experience, we can help your dreams take shape.

Membrane helps designers do more with less and bring light into indoor spaces unlike any other building material. Depending on the requirements of our client, we can help determine the optimal material for any project.

A dedicated project management team is allocated to each project, from design right through to delivery, and our installation crew are highly trained and experienced.

Inspired by the skeletal frame of a python

Redefining tensile architecture

The vision for the Sydney Wildlife World project was to create a structure that emulated the skeletal frame of a python. This was realised using stainless steel knitted mesh supported by curved steel arches held in place by a grid of stainless cables.

The result creates an imaginative, open, exciting and attractive addition to Sydney Wildlife World. The internal environment needed to simulate nine separate eco-systems to accommodate the various plants and animals within the facility.

Sydney Wildlife World (2006) Sydney, Australia

Ambitious architecture

Lightweight architecture at its best

This 3,000m2 tensioned PTFE membrane canopy was designed and installed at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College West in Singapore, and is an excellent example of true lightweight architecture. The canopy was part of a US$190M project by Gammon PTE LTD, which included campus housing for 15,300 students and 630 staff.

The PTFE canopy sits at a height between 20-35m above ground level, spaning 40m and 70m in each direction to provide a beautiful ‘floating’ canopy above the events plaza and walkways below.

A complex system was designed to provide structural support to the canopy, comprising high strength Galfan cables, steel membrane clamp plates, structural shackles, and structural steel wall brackets. Incredibly, the entire canopy system weighs in at only 6.5kg/m2 due to the efficient use of surrounding concrete buildings to support the large forces generated by the tensioned membrane canopy.

Sheltering a sporting nation

Adelaide’s sporting legacy

Adelaide Oval has hosted both cricket and football since Colonial times and its recent redevelopment sets a new benchmark in stadium design! For Fabritecture, the project involved the design, supply and installation of 16,000m2 of PTFE membrane roofing for the new South and East stand’s dia-grid roof trusses.

This project was our most demanding at the time, and our team rose to the challenge, finishing the project on time to the complete satisfaction of the main contractor and the City of Adelaide.

The project involved the demolition of the existing structures (retaining the historic brick arches), and construction of new grandstands and facilities. The installation team battled high winds during the extremely complex installation, however Fabritecture’s stringent safety policies and procedures contributed significantly to the successful installation of the roof.

Adelaide Oval Redevelopment (2013) Adelaide, Australia

A stainless steel and ETFE masterpiece

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a strong connection between the indoors and the outdoors.

The structure is suspended 10 stories above the courtyard by stainless steel tie rods that are fixed to the concrete substructure of the surrounding buildings. The lightweight nature of ETFE foil also meant that the canopy could be constructed using minimal structural support, giving the illusion of a free-floating structure.

This stunning fabric architecture provides a practical but beautiful structural feature.

‘floating’ canopy made from structural stainless steel and ETFE cushions was designed and built over the courtyard between the chancellery buildings to provide shelter from the elements. ETFE foil was chosen due to its translucency - providing

Connecting with the sky

Australian Embassy, Jakarta (2015) Jakarta, Indonesia

Enhancing the retail experience

Pacific Fair sets a new benchmark in retail

As part of the AUD$670M redevelopment of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre on the Gold Coast, two high-end structures were installed to create a superior retail experience: the Resort Roof, which provides a dramatic roof to the Resort area of the centre, and a spectacular Porte Cochère structure which crowns the centre’s main entry.

The 5,250m2 PTFE Resort Roof incorporates complex internal and external edge beams that dip and curve around the perimeter, creating a ribbon-like effect. The structure’s rafters are fitted with programmable LED’s that project colourful and striking patterns through the PTFE membrane cladding.

The award-winning Porte Cochère was inspired by a “whale’s tail”, which is often viewed in the Pacific Ocean, close by the centre. This 600m2 iconic structure incorporates complex steel geometry, comprised of a dia-grid shell with both convex and concave shape, supported by a two-branched tri-column steel structure, and clad with PTFE membrane.

Pacific Fair Redevelopment (2016) Gold Coast, Australia

Turn-Key Services

Safety

At Fabritecture, we have a strong culture when it comes to safety.

We recognise our Duty of Care to ensure the health and safety of our employees, contractors, visitors, and any other person exposed to our business operations.

Our site crew are constantly praised by our clients on their performance on site with regards to safety and performance.

It is our policy to continuously review our Safety Management System in order to meet or exceed best practices.

We are 100% dedicated to training all of our staff on safety, with set minimum safety qualifications for our staff, throughout the management and site teams.

Design & Engineering

Award-winning design depends on the depth of knowledge of what is possible, and how far the boundaries can be pushed.

Inherent in every design we submit is a vast experiential knowledge of tensile fabric materials and their unique behaviours under all conditions.

A preliminary analysis of options is a crucial step in the design process to identify efficiencies and opportunities for cost-effective solutions, such as valueengineering.

We work closely and consistently with the world’s top independent and specialist engineers, expanding and contracting our engineering resources to embrace even the biggest projects.

Our engineering method allows us to pick a suitable engineer specifically for your project. Whether your project involves working with an existing steel, concrete, brick or wood, Fabritecture’s experienced team of engineers are the right ones for the job.

Project Management

Ultimately, our greatest strength, our greatest resource, and our greatest pointof-difference is in the sheer calibre and commitment of our people.

Our focus on professional project management takes the client’s requirements into account, and treats them as part of the team for the duration of the project.

We approach each project as a team, with a dedicated Project Manager and Project Administrator. The PM team is supported by a Projects Coordinator, Construction Manager, and Construction Coordinator, and is overseen by the Operations Manager and Managing Director.

Our commitment to professionalism and safe methodologies results in on-time delivery, and the ability to deliver highly technical projects.

Supply & Fabrication

We only use the best suppliers with proven track records that meet our stringent quality control processes.

Every single supplier goes through our internal supplier qualification procedure, which is approved by our Operations Manager.

We work only with the world’s leading fabricators and the world’s best materials. Fabrication is about always working with the best people, understanding the materials, their capabilities and their boundaries.

We set the benchmark on quality.

Construction

Tensile architecture assembly is a specialised field.

The key to construction is experience and know-how. Beneath the clean lines and eye-catching creativity of the finished job is the craft, cleverness and courage of our experts.

Our early design detailing considers installation methodologies that ensure efficient and safe installation practices.

You can trust our installation team is reliable and well versed in a variety of specialised tools to provide a safer, more controlled environment.

Often working high above the ground in exposed conditions, our in-house team of tensile fabric riggers and installers work a bold form of high-wire magic.

Our certified rigging team is experienced at installing anything from modular structures to highly technical bespoke structures and turn-key projects.

Maintenance

We don’t treat maintenance as an afterthought. We think about it right from the conceptual stage.

At Fabritecture, we like to build structures that retain their fresh, clean appearance and require the minimal amount of aftercare.

By considering maintenance at the conceptual stage, we are able to design systems and solutions that minimise maintenance requirements.

We also incorporate safe access systems to roof areas to make regular inspections safe and easy.

Site inspections and fabric cleaning facilitate asset protection and value retention.

Maintenance and ongoing-care can help to extend fabric life and the physical appearance of your project.

Testimonials

“Fabritecture are a truly professional organisation. We were impressed with the way the whole project was managed, and the final delivered product was of a high standard.”

Matt Huxtable Phase 3 Landscape Construction

“The professionalism, project management, adaptability and commitment of the Fabritecture team made our project a success. The wealth of knowledge and pragmatism of the team made working with Fabritecture a pleasure. We are more than impressed with the results from these projects and hope the any future development at our park is as successful as this.”

Martin Davies Gammon

“Fabritecture acted safely and professionally at all times onsite. Their attitude to the challenging scenario that they were faced with was positive and ‘can do’ – making the best out of a bad situation. [Fabritecture’s] contribution to a high profile remediation project in Sydney is greatly appreciated. The speed of the installation was paramount in reducing impact with other trades onsite.”

Adam Fletcher Ventia

“From the start, Fabritecture impressed us with their efficient, professional and collaborative approach. The experience, knowledge and commitment of their Project Managers and construction crew was excellent. In particular, their flexible approach and focus on team work during the push to the end of the project was outstanding.”

Mario Russo Built Environs

“From concept design right through to close out of final defects, the staff from Fabritecture involved in the Pacific Fair project were professional and easy to deal with. We are pleased with our choice of Subcontractor for the completion of the Resort Roof structure, which was a pivotal element in the delivery of the overall project on time and on budget.”

Simon Witt Scentre Group

“We have been impressed with Fabritecture’s work on the Elizabeth Quay ferry canopy. We appreciate their attention to detail and the care that has been demonstrated throughout the process. In particular, Fabritecture’s commitment to ensuring the design intent is achieved has been pleasing.”

Kukame McKenzie ARM Architecture

Gold Coast Cultural Precinct (2017) Gold Coast, Australia

Award Winning Talent

Fabritecture is a proud member of the:

Fabric Architecture

Fabric Architecture is where the dreams of our clients and architects combine the use of lightweight materials with functional geometry to create shapes and inspiring structures.

Fabric is regarded as the “Fifth Element” of building materials. It has the capability to surpass design limitations set by traditional materials allowing boundaries to be pushed.

Architectural membranes reshape the way we think about architecture – bringing curvature, translucency, and clear spans to both external and internal spaces.

By pure design, fabric structures are a lighter, more environmentally efficient solution as the carbon footprint they generate during production is considerably lower than traditional construction.

The flexible nature of tensile fabric means that individual areas of any size can be fabricated, transported to site, and installed with maximum efficiency of time and cost.

Projects such as the Pacific Fair Resort Roof or ITE College West canopies demonstrate how steel and fabric achieve complex geometries that other building materials cannot.

Bankwest Stadium (2019)

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Bankwest Stadium (2019)

Fabric Architecture Fabric Architecture

Interiors

Interior bespoke fabric structures have the ability to create internal roofs, fabric displays and features.

The versatility of fabric structures and the comprehensive skill set of the Fabritecture team create more imagination and creativity for your architectural vision.

Fabritecture’s years of experience and skills, create the perfect medium for your dreams to take shape.

Queensland Tennis Centre (2008) Brisbane, Australia

Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (2008) Tweed Heads, Australia

Exteriors

From the Adelaide Oval, to Queensland Tennis Centre and Sydney Wildlife World, our portfolio of exterior bespoke fabric architecture showcases a dazzling collection that will inspire.

Our focus is not only on innovation and delivery of the end product, but the process to get there.

Our exterior architectural structures are custom designed to suit almost any environmental condition, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.

Reshaping the way we think

Soul Resort (2010) Surfers Paradise, Australia

Marassi Beach Resort (2009) Marassi Beach, Egypt

Oran Park Library (2018) Oran Park, Australia

Australian Embassy, Jakarta (2015) Jakarta, Indonesia

A superb alternative to glass

ETFE

ETFE is a superb alternative to glass due to its lightweight, high translucency, and self-cleaning properties, while also offering dynamic aesthetic geometry.

ETFE is becoming an increasingly prominent choice for membrane structures due to its tremendous properties and multi-layered potential. ETFE can be constructed as a single-layer, or using multiple layers to create pneumatic cushions and cover largespans.

ETFE projects combine functionality with aesthetic architecture to create innovative designs that test the parameters of traditional tensile fabric structures. We constantly innovate to create custom extrusion solutions to suit the needs of individual projects.

Barangaroo South ETFE Loggia (2016) Sydney, Australia

Elizabeth Quay (2015) Perth, Australia

Facades

We understand the importance of creating an innovative and expressive facade structure. The perfect facade is one of the most crucial elements in the design and overall appearance of the building.

You can be confident in our highly skilled team of designers, engineers, project manager and installation crew to deliver a facade that compliments the surrounding building and client brief.

Scarborough Foreshore (2018) Perth, Australia

Art/Feature

At Fabritecture, we have the precision, adaptability, and passion to create not only fabric structures, but timeless art. Art and feature fabric architectural creations are those magnificent structures that invoke an awe-inspiring reaction from the audience.

Art and feature structures are created when daring dreams take shape. They are the designs that not only deliver above the expectations of stakeholders, but also become a standalone showpiece amongst the surrounding metropolis.

Cockburn Town Square (2012) Perth, Australia

Brickworks Centre (2007) Southport, Australia

Halo Nightclub (2012) Brisbane, Australia

Our team is experienced and ready to perform on the most challenging and visionary projects.

Westfield Chermside Urchin (2017) Chermside, Australia

Special Projects

Fabritecture has the ability to take on “Special Projects” as a design and construct package where builders and architects struggle to find contractors to complete the works.

Over the last 16 years we have successfully delivered over 400 projects, many of which have been highly complex and spectacular focal points of a development. Working on these projects has provided Fabritecture with unrivalled experience in complex geometry and prototyping with new materials and techniques to develop and prove a concept.

We work with many different materials including steel, aluminium, woven mesh, cable, ETFE, and textiles to deliver ambitious and innovative architecture.

Warringah Mall Atrium (2016) Sydney, Australia

Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal (2015) Perth, Australia

Fabric Structures

In addition to architectural structures, Fabritecture offers a range of steel and aluminium-framed modular fabric structures, custom designed to suit the needs of the client.

Our clearspan fabric structures cater to requirements in aviation, mining, sports and aquatic, industrial and civil works industries.

Structure design and chosen materials can be completely customised to the specific application and requirements of the project. Standard options can also be considered and are most cost effective.

Our fabric structures are weatherproof solutions that are economical and designed to be rapidly installed, relocatable, and completely recyclable.

Macquarie University Events Marquee (2019) Sydney, Australia

Custom engineered solutions

Roy Hill Storage (2014) Roy Hill, Australia

Our modular fabric structures are easily dismantled and relocated, and require less installation time on site.

We provide a complete turn-key solution, with the option to manage:

• Certification

• Engineering

• Supply & fabrication

• Foundations

• Installation

• Site management

• Lighting and accessory options

Netball Waitakere (2012) Auckland, New Zealand

Broadway Tennis Centre (2014) California, United States

Financial Centre (2008) Abu Dhabi, UAE

Vietnam

Aviation

The systems used by Fabritecture ensure our structures are rapidly installed and lightweight for easy relocation at lower costs. Daylight is naturally diffused through the use of translucent tensile fabrics, reducing operation costs by using less energy. Fabritecture fabric structures are the perfect aviation solution:

• Cost effective and versatile

• Long lasting and use fire rated fabrics

• Rapidly installed

• Build using an engineered structural frame

• Custom hangar door options

• Fire-engineered solutions to remove sprinkler options

• Short or long term, temporary or permanent applications

Cairns Hangar (2012) Cairns, Australia

Vietnam Hangar (2010)

Proven experience

Sports & Recreation

Fabritecture can provide completely customised fabric structures for the Sports and Recreation industry to cater for a large range of sporting applications, including:

• Gymnastics

• Tennis

• Netball

• Multi-sports

• And many more…

Our structures are a cost-effective solution with strict adherence to international engineering standards, codes and regulations. Standard or custom structures suit playing clearances to meet the needs of the client.

Aquatic

We have proven experience and success in delivering an effective result for aquatic fabric structures. Acoustic absorption is taken into consideration during design, engineering and manufacturing of aquatic fabric structures, ensuring the right level of acoustics for the project.

Our structure use light diffusing fabrics to create a naturally lit ambiance which reduces energy costs.

Canberra Civic Pool (2008) Canberra, Australia

Netball Waitakere (2012) Auckland, New Zealand

Santa Cruz (2012) California, United States

Moranbah Aquatic Centre (2012) Moranbah, Australia

Mining, Oil & Gas

Our fabric structures are designed, engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to suit dusty, contaminated locations. They are completely weatherproof for permanent and temporary application.

We have experience delivering custom mining, oil & gas structures for:

• Stockpiling

• Warehousing

• Accommodation camps

• Heavy equipment covers

• Workshops

• Storage

• Container-mounted igloo shelters

Hunter Valley Coal Mining (2013) Hunter Valley, Australia

Prominent Hill Mine (2012) Glendambo, Australia

Engineered to the highest standards

Car Parks

Fabritecture has extensive experience in developing car park solutions for many environments. Our car parks are designed to withstand the toughest weather conditions (including high wind areas):

• Large commercial buildings

• Retail & shopping centres

• Walkway covers

• Educational venues

• Resorts

• Hospitals

• Airport facilities

• Mining & gas plants

Roy Hill Car Park (2014) Roy Hill, Australia

Werribee

Plaza Car Park (2014) Werribee, Australia

Industrial

Our custom engineered industrial structures provide efficient space-utilising solutions for any industrial, workshop or warehousing requirement. Our truss frame designs allow for larger clear span interior spaces, with a range of profiles and door systems. Fabrics used in our designs are long-lasting and firerated, with many different grades and warranties.

Optional accessories include:

• Specialty fabrics

• Direct lighting systems

• Vehicle access

• Ventilation systems

• Electrical packages

Soilco Environmental Structure (2016) Woollongong, Australia

Mobile Dredging (2014) New York, United States

Environmental

We have a proven track record delivering fast, innovative and cost-effective solutions for the environmental and remediation industries. Our environmental structures are fully relocatable, and can be purchased for temporary or permanent application.

Environmental remediation structures can provide negatively pressurised environments and odour control enclosures, ideal for excavation and processing. This creates safer working conditions by minimising the impact of harmful contaminants entering the open atmosphere.

Military & Defence

Fabritecture has worked with Government and Military organisations to provide custom solutions that can be rapidly installed and deployed in remote locations.

Due to the unique nature of some military and defence project requirements, Fabritecture works closely with the client to deliver structures that can survive extreme weather conditions, and can be provided permanently, or easily relocated.

We supply and install Government and Military fabric structures for:

• Aircraft facilities

• Department of Defence sites

• Relocatable fleet covers

• Decommissioning

• Processing facilities

• Warehousing

Events & Hospitality

Our fabric structures are a popular choice for the events and hospitality industry as they are aesthetically pleasing, completely functional and highly customisable.

Our event spaces are designed to provide rigging points and functionality, allowing Event Organisers to customise the space.

Fabritecture can provide options to event structures for:

• Rigging points for lighting and stage set up

• Air conditioning

• Lighting

• Acoustic controls

• Semi-permanent & permanent solutions

Las Vegas Trade Show (2013) Nevada, United States

Perth Warehousing (2009) Perth, Australia

Sydney Military Hangars (2006) Sydney, Australia

Dockside Pavilion (2014) Sydney, Australia

Fabric Structures