West Gate Tunnel
- Architect: -
- Builder: -
- Product: ShapeShell™-RT
- Surface Area: Bridge Parapet
- Application: Panels
- Responsibility: Design, Engineer & Manufacture of Feature Elements
Details
The West Gate Tunnel Project is a transformative infrastructure initiative designed to alleviate congestion, improve connectivity, and provide a modern alternative to Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge. ShapeShift Technologies supplied over 1,000 two-storey-tall ShapeShell™ RT panels for bridge cladding. These panels were engineered with four simple connection points for fast and efficient installation, and the installation contractor for the panels was FacadeX, a specialised cladding installation firm renowned for precision and efficiency in large-scale infrastructure projects.
its expertise ensured the seamless integration of the ShapeShell™ RT panels, adhering to the project’s tight timelines and high-quality standards.
Featuring a net-inspired lattice structure, they provided both durability and an aesthetic connection to Melbourne’s maritime and industrial heritage.
The panels also served functional roles, offering noise attenuation and resilience against the city’s dynamic climate. ShapeShift technologies worked in collaboration with Wood Marsh architect and the CPBJH JV construction team, employing advanced moulding techniques to create lightweight, robust panels that aligned with the project’s functional and design objectives.