Building the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Model
A handcrafted vision of the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium
Creating a detailed 3D model of the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium was a collaborative and creative process, bringing together architectural expertise, advanced technology, and local craftsmanship. The model, on display in Red Square, was made using sustainable materials and cutting-edge techniques, designed to give the public a tangible glimpse of what's to come.
Planning & Design
Before any timber was cut, the COX Architecture team invested time in planning how to bring the stadium to life in miniature. Digital renders and design forums helped shape the look and feel of the model, ensuring it would reflect key elements of the future stadium’s architecture.
Crafted in Timber
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The base of the model was milled from Celery Top Pine, a beautifully grained Tasmanian timber. This was sourced from Hydrowood, a company known for recovering submerged logs and promoting sustainable forestry practices. The timber was laminated and precisely milled at the University of Tasmania in Launceston, through close collaboration over several weeks.
Innovative Roof Techniques
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The multipurpose stadium’s unique roof is one of its most distinctive features. To recreate this in model form:
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Hybrid modelmaking techniques were used to reflect the complex structure.
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The translucent roof “pillows” were made using experimental thermal forming, simulating the real stadium's ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) material.
Even though the surrounding landscape and form was simplified for the model, it faithfully captures the stadium's architectural essence and scale.
