Royal Randwick Racecourse

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This facade features 5,500 ShapeShell™-RT (Glassfibre Reinforced Thermoset) discs arranged in a pattern across the building, creating a stunning effect of a sea of ‘Coins’ overlooking the track at Randwick Racecourse. Originally specified in concrete, the client faced a dilemma of how to support such a weight from the car park’s structure.

ShapeShift’s advanced ShapeShell™-RT material made the project possible. It weighs less than half of a concrete equivalent while delivering a superior and consistent finish. This project also showcases ShapeShift’s design and project management expertise, with ShapeShift delivering not only the façade panels but also the structural steel sub-frame, all preassembled off-site.