Eric Tweedale Stadium
Une médaille d’or pour le nouveau stade
Lieu :
Cumberland, Sydney, Australia
Client :
Municipalité de Cumberland
Projet architectural :
Dwp
Bureau d’études :
Northrop Consulting Engineer
Entreprise :
Belmadar
Quantités mises en œuvre :
185 m³ de bois lamellé-collé, 17 m³ de panneaux de toit universels
Ce projet est né du désir du maître d’œuvre d’inscrire le nouvel équipement sportif de la ville dans l’environnement et dans l’histoire des Plaines de Cumberland. Jadis couvert de forêts, ce territoire était habité par des clans du peuple Darug. Dans la culture de cette nation aborigène, chaque membre du clan doit veiller à la préservation du lieu où il est né. Le nouveau stade Eric Tweedale a remporté le premier prix des Australian Timber Design Awards 2021.
“The jury was particularly impressed by the warmth and radiance created by the glulam with its warm, natural light. The homage paid to the site’s historic and environmental heritage, its design and the complex technical and sustainable features all make the Eric Tweedale Stadium an incredibly valuable asset for the local community and a magnificent facility.”
Gianluigi Traetta, Rubner
Home to the Two Blues Rugby Union Club, the Eric Tweedale Stadium is located in Granville Park in the town of Cumberland, near Sydney. Built almost entirely of glulam, it includes a 760-seat stand; multi-purpose concourses; a kiosk; a renovated parking area; and the rugby pitch itself. The stadium is distinguished by its massive timber canopy, with one of the largest discontinuous overhangs to be found in Australia. The most important construction aspect was the cantilever – approximately 8.5 metres long, this V-shaped element runs the entire length of the stand, with the design also having to take account of wind, vibration and deflection forces. The stadium was completed in 2021.
