Kinetic shading system
UTS Central
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Product design
Phoenix Central Park
Materiality, pushed beyond its usual application
Architecture
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Project details
CHIPPENDALE, NSW | GADIGAL
2020Architects – Durbach Block Jaggers and Wardle
Builder – FDC
Project Managers – Colliers International
Client – Judith Neilson
Photography – John GollingsPhoenix Central Park is modern, multipurpose space, envisioned by arts philanthropist, Judith Neilson. The immersive, adaptable space was co-designed by Wardle and Durbach Block Jaggers and brings together the best in art, performance and architecture.
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Background
Tilt was initially approached by Wardle to support them with design of a single bespoke element for this project. By the project’s conclusion we had delivered over 25 unique and challenging architectural features.
Tilt’s strength throughout the project was our ability to realise the architect’s vision through the application of our industrial design process. Their original intent was protected in design development through to fabrication.
Tilt designed all elements in consultation with the project team, then worked closely with a team of suppliers to manage the fabrication process. Tilt also managed the assembly, testing and installation of each bespoke product item.
Collaborating with two architectural firms on the one building was a unique challenge for Tilt. Our process ensured each firm could confidently pursue their unique architectural aesthetic knowing Tilt would deliver exceptional quality.
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Bespoke Features
Tilt was engaged to deliver 25 custom architectural features. Learn more about the individual scopes >
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- Building Exterior
- Entry door with bespoke door handle
- Entry signage
- Mailbox
- Booster doors
- Floor grate
- Skylights
- Performance Space
- Lighting bar
- Lighting mounts
- Basement Amenities
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Phoenix Gallery was a highly ambitious project with multiple components where the materiality was pushed beyond its usual application into new territories. The care and dedication Tilt gave to the complex geometry and their ability to maintain the initial design intent surpassed our experience and expectation. They also shared with us many valuable insights into the fabrication and operation of the elements they completed on the project.
Tilt provided certainty that the items we refined and resolved in shop drawings would be fabricated and delivered exactly as per the architectural vision. This formed an enormous trust and respect knowing that Tilt could be relied on without hesitation. We recognise Tilt as having played a pivotal role in delivering one of our most ambitious project to date. We believe Tilt stands in a category of their own and we will continue to bring Tilt onboard for future projects where possible.
– Wardle
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Design Considerations
Tilt’s product design process was driven by an underlying set of design considerations.
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- Design Aesthetic
An unrelenting pursuit for design excellence in the final aesthetic underpinned all product design processes and every opportunity for delivering a highly detailed and refined aesthetic was pursued by both architectural teams.
The delivery of exceptional quality in every item was paramount.
- Product Performance
As a venue designed for public performances it was critical to ensure that designed features complied with the demands of a commercial venue.
Many of the operable elements (such as doors) were required to address performance specifications for compliance purposes.
Tilt’s design and engineering process permits the integration of these two, often a separated, criteria (performance and aesthetics).
- Design Collaboration
By employing a multidisciplinary approach to design, we were able to co-ordinate the development and delivery of the most challenging architectural features. The products often involved a mix of structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, and as such required significant co-ordination of design resources. Working closely with the fabricators and employing a process of prototyping the difficult to manufacture components, Tilt were able to protect the engineering integrity and proposed architectural aesthetic simultaneously.
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