Whilst each element has its own identity and purpose, every structure within the Googong community needed to fit within the overarching masterplan, known as the ‘Googonian life’. At a design level, this influenced everything we did – from the shape and scale of the outdoor structures we created, to the materiality and finishes we used to bring them to life.

With so many bespoke structures to be delivered at Googong, there were numerous construction challenges to be overcome. One example was the stage deck and roof. These complex structures required considerable technical expertise, both during the fabrication and installation stages, with the columns custom engineered and fabricated from Corten weathering steel. The entry sculpture also required precision engineering, so that it formed a beam within itself to be able to span safely. Whilst designed in three segments, the installation needed to be perfect so that it looked seamless.

• ANZAC Memorial – this fully custom structure required numerous innovations and saw us work very closely with precast concrete specialists. A key design feature was to include the Ode of Remembrance in morse code on the precast concrete. To deliver this, the Ode had to be digitally reversed with CNC machinery used to create the negative formwork from dense foam that could be removed from the holes after the concrete was very carefully poured.
• Entry Feature – the custom lighting for the ‘Terraformis’ entry sculpture had to be in-built so the light strips were hidden out of sight. The inside of the feature was then painted with carefully chosen colours to create a translucent look during the day and reflect the light during the night.
• Performance Stage and Deck – the stage was based on a ‘clam shell’ concept that could fold up behind the back of the deck and cantilever out. To achieve this, tapered weathering steel columns were individually engineered and matched with carefully curved Danpalon® roofing sheets to reflect the aesthetic of the existing park shelters.

• 1x WATERSIDE boardwalk (30 metres)
• 1x BALMORAL pedestrian bridge (24 metres)
• 3x swale bridges (10 metres)
• 5x shade shelters
• 2x log bridges
• 2x bus stop shelters
• 2x dog park shelters
• Performance stage & deck
• ‘Legless’ seats
• ‘Terraformis’ custom entry sculpture
• ANZAC memorial with 6x giant poppy flower sculptures

• Stainless steel 
• Mild fabricated steel
• Corten steel
• Danpalon® roofing sheets
• Powder-coated aluminum
• Class 1 Australian hardwood
• Webnet mesh
• Play rope
• Precast concrete
• Laser cut rolled steel 
• Cast bronze

Every project brings its own risks. To manage these at Googong, our project team carefully developed construction methodology plans for each individual structure. These proactively highlighted any specific safety hazards, allowing our team to work through the potential issues to ensure best practices were used in line with all relevant industry safety standards.

Sustainability was a major consideration across the entire community masterplan. All of our structures were designed to provide safe and easy access for residents to the enjoy their natural surroundings – whilst also protecting Googong’s flora, fauna and waterways.

Particular attention was paid to the materials specified, with weathering steel heavily used to reduce the need for chemical coatings that require ongoing maintenance, something that will minimise disturbance to the local habitats for years to come.