Royal Randwick Racecourse
- Architect: Fitzpatrick+Partners
- Builder: AW Edwards
- Product: ShapeShell™-RT
- Area: 5,500 plate disc
- Application: Facade Feature
- Responsibility: Design, Engineer & Manufacture of Feature Elements
Details
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.