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Bunjil Place
Bunjil Place is an inner-city cultural and leisure centre in the metropolitan area of Melbourne. The architectural source of inspiration for the structurally free-formed foyer was the spiritual traditions of Aboriginal tribes Boon Wurrung and Kulin People. At the centre of the symbolism is the protection of the community under the wings of Bunjil, a god of creation in the form of an eagle. HESS TIMBER was entrusted with the planning, production and delivery of the HESS FREE FORM glulam construction consisting of pre-assembled glulam and steelwork components. The onsite assembly took place under the supervision of a specialist operative from HESS TIMBER. This prestige project of a distinctive glulam construction has already won several national and international awards. At the same time, the project represents a milestone in the Australian construction industry. It is impressive proof of the potential of the building material wood.
Location
City of Casey, AustraliaArchitect
FJMT Sydney
Construction period
2017
Status
Completed
Project category
Cultural, Public, Free form, Sport and Leisure, Glued laminated timberDetails
Free-formed glued laminated timber construction
- Wood species: Spruce, Birch (roof cassettes)
- Volume: 166 m³ glued laminated timber
Scope of services
Concept & Consulting, Planning, Project Management, Production, Component Delivery, AssemblyAwards
- ALIA Library Design Awards 2019 - Shortlisted - Best Public Building
- Innovation & Excellence Awards 2019 - Shortlisted for the Woods Bagot Award - Best Public Building
- Australian Timber Design Awards 2018 - Excellence in Timber Design - Public or Commercial
- Australian Timber Design Awards 2018 - Excellence in the Use of Timber Products - Timber Veneers
- Australian National Architecture Awards 2018 - Public Architecture - Finalist
- Australian Engineering Excellence Awards 2018 - Awarded Best in Victoria
- Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2018 - William Wardell Award for Public Architecture
- Frame Awards 2018 - Shortlisted World's Best Interiors in the Societal Awards
- RTF Global Architecture & Design Awards 2018 - Culture Built
- International Design Awards 2017 - Architecure of the Year
- International Design Awards 2017 - Gold Prize in the Institutional Category
- International Design Awards 2017 - Gold Prize in the Landmarks, Symbolic Structures, Memorials, Public Category
Bunjil Place Opening Festival (03/05/2018 © Multiplex Australien)
Published by: Multiplex Australia
The video shows the opening ceremony for the cultural center "Bunjil Place". In the initial sequence, the impressive glulam timber gridshell construction, which was supplied and assembled by HESS TIMBER, can be seen in particular.
Video: "Bunjil Place" (18/03/2018 © Multiplex Australia)
Published by: Multiplex Australia
The video shows the now completed and opened "Bunjil Place" with the impressive glulam timber gridshell construction, which was supplied and assembled by HESS TIMBER.
Video: "Bunjil Place - Roof installation" (25/10/2017) © Multiplex Australia
Published by: Multiplex Australia
This video impressively shows the installation of the glulam timber gridshell construction, which was supplied by HESS TIMBER for the project "Bunjil Place".
Bunjil Place - Animated fly through (29.08.2016 © City of Casey)
Published by: City of Casey
Bunjil Place will reflect and enhance the City of Casey's rich diversity, inspiring an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere. This amazing new project will become the centre of Casey life.