Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
Winners of the 2023 Australian Timber Design Awards will present their creations at a special event in Melbourne tomorrow 14 March 2024. Source: Timberbiz
Attendees will hear from the team behind the overall ATDA winners of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal which was honoured with both the Excellence in Interior Fit out Public Building and the overall 2023 Timber Design Award. Director of ARM Architecture, Andrew Hayne, will discuss the amazing acoustic and architectural transformation of this heritage listed space, accomplished through a marriage of digital design and offsite manufacturing, and magnificent sculptured wood surfaces.
The 2023 People’s Choice Award winner Boola Katitjin at Murdoch University in Western Australia will also feature with Nikeesh Prasad, Structural Engineer at Aurecon, will delve into the intricacies of this remarkable project and how it creatively employs hardwoods and softwoods in both structural and architectural aspects, crafting a distinctive learning environment for students.
The next presentation will cover Eternity Life Apartments, which is a paradigm of sustainable urban living – a socially inclusive building that is 71% carbon neutral.
k20 Architecture Director, Theodore Kerlidis, will discuss this spectacular natural and environmental sanctuary. Made from Simple Laminated Timber (SLT) and clad in sustainably sourced hardwood timber, it resides respectfully within its natural surrounds connecting building and environment.
Attendees will also hear from architect and designer, Melanie Beynon, from the Elsternwick House project which seamlessly marries Edwardian charm with a harmonious timber rich modern extension.
Ms Beynon will discuss her Excellence in Timber Design – Interior Fitout – Residential award project which features a warm and robust material palette of natural stone and timber veneer joinery, and her philosophy of designing holistic and integrative spaces for wellness.
Michael Miles, Senior Design Manager at ICON will present on the design and construction of the benchmark Bendigo GovHub project. This development features an innovative exposed timber structural frame, chosen for its environmental, construction, and healthy workplace benefits. The mass structural timber systems used assisted in addressing a unique set of challenges due to the complex geometries of the building design.
The forum rounds off with a presentation on the Barker College Maths and Student Hub which provides a harmonious blend of design innovation and ecological consciousness, aligning functionality with sustainability and aesthetic brilliance.
Kieran Hayes, Senior Technical Engineer at XLam, will present the key themes of the architectural and engineering design approach, as well as covering the important supply and dFMA processes for a cost-efficient delivery.
The event on 14 March begins at 12:15pm at the Library at the Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands.
