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The Connection – Rhodes

Here’s how a custom triangular PVC Membrane structure is providing the Rhodes community with increased amenities at the award winning precinct, ‘The Connection’. Designed by Crone Architects and constructed by Greenline.

KEY DESIGN ADVANTAGES

Light coloured fabric creates a focal point for the area. Fits in with existing look of The Connection precinct.

STRUCTURE

Custom PVC Structure

AREA COVERED

The Amphitheatre at The Connection on the Rhodes foreshore.

SIZE

49m x 32m x 26.4m

STEEL FINISH

Duratec Matt, Zeus Black

FABRIC COVER

Ferrari 782 S2 PVC Fabric, Sand

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Brief

The City of Canada Bay Council had completed The Connection, an award winning community precinct, in 2017.

They wanted to increase the amenity of the area by adding a shade structure over the existing Amphitheatre on the Rhodes Foreshore. The structure needed to be very consistent with the existing design and architecture of the area, and the quality of finish was very important to them.

Challenges

Due to the project being located on the site of an old chemical factory, the soil was toxic down to a level of 13m. This required additional planning, made more challenging by the fact the site saw heavy pedestrian traffic.

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Outcome

The end result is a completely custom structure with dark steel members and a contrasting light PVC fabric cover which has become a visual focal point of the area. The structure maximises natural light and provides UV and rain protection all year round, allowing the Rhodes community increased use of the amenities in this space.

Project Specifications

KEY DESIGN ADVANTAGES

Light coloured fabric creates a focal point for the area.
Fits in with existing look of The Connection precinct.

AREA COVERED

The Amphitheatre at The Connection on the Rhodes foreshore.

SIZE

49m x 32m x 26.4m

STEEL FINISH

Duratec Matt, Zeus Black

FABRIC COVER

Ferrari 782 S2 PVC Fabric, Sand

Meet the team that worked on the Rhodes project

Tegan Hands
TEGAN HANDS

Project Coordinator

Greg Doven
GREG DOVEN

Project Consultant

Anthony Wallace
ANTHONY WALLACE

Project Manager

Gabrielle Calverley
GABRIELLE CALVERLEY

HSEQ Coordinator

Bryan Wollard
“I have used Greenline for a number of years now as I have always found them to provide excellent customer service, great quality and reliability. Our most recent project was a covered walkway to provide extra shelter for our students.”

Bryan Wollard - Assistant Principal

Wyndham Central College

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