Adelaide Festival Air Vent Cover
- Architect: Architectus
- Builder: -
- Product: ShapeShell™-RT
- Surface Area: Cladding
- Application: Exhaust Vent
- Responsibility: Design, Engineer & Manufacture of Feature Elements
Details
ShapeShift Technologies was engaged to deliver the design, engineering, manufacture, and supply of the external cladding panels that define the project’s architectural expression. Using our proprietary ShapeShell™-RT (Reinforced Thermoset), we produced a lightweight yet durable solution capable of handling complex geometry while meeting Australian Standards for strength and fire performance. The scope covered approximately 100 m² of façade surface, finished in a fluoropolymer metallic coating system with a 25-year colour warranty.
To streamline delivery and installation, the panels were prefabricated and panelised, enabling efficient handling, transport, and on-site assembly. Manufactured under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system and CNC-machined for precision, the panels were shipped in 40-foot containers ready for integration by others. This project highlights ShapeShift’s role in transforming essential infrastructure into a landmark public artwork through advanced material technology and innovative prefabrication.