Eric Tweedale Granville Stadium

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Eric Tweedale Granville Stadium

  • Builder

    Belmadar

  • Architecture

    Dwp

  • Sector

    Commercial

  • Location

    Merrylands, Sydney, NSW

  • Service

    Mass Timber

Status Completed

The structure was engineered with the use of GLT columns, beams and purlins with 3-layer CLT board as Sofit panels. As an integral aspect of the design, the 8.5m glulam timber roof cantilevers create a ‘V’ shape inspired by modest aboriginal architecture and local environment whilst providing shelter from the weather and solar shade cover for the seating.

The use of a mass timber structure in the Stadium is the first use of glulam timber for this type of facility in Australia, representing an exceptional achievement in timber engineering.

The impressive roof structure is 65m long with a span of 25m and consist of 220m3 of spruce GLT sourced from Europe. Sustainable design was an important objective of the project, and the timber construction was key to achieving this – low carbon, low waste and highly energy efficient.

 

AWARDS

• 2021 Timber Design Awards Winner
• 2021 Timber Design Public or Commercial Building Awards Winner
• 2021 Timber Design Merit for Excellence in Timber Design, People’s Choice
• 2022 Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards – Gold Winner