The Point Boston development is a club house facility that will be
the focal point of a larger development in the area. Future development will
include a hotel that will eventually be joined to the club house.
The architect specified PTFE as the roof of the building for its
sustainable qualities, such as minimal resource use, the ability to
transmit up to 17.5% of sunlight to lower electricity costs, and
the longevity of the product. As the focal point of the development
the architect wanted to design something that would stand out and
with the flexibility of tensile membrane was able to achieve the
look that he had envisioned. The unique undulating awning framing
the building mimics the waves that can be seen through the floor to
ceiling glass walls that has a 180º view of the beach,
adding some more interest to the buildings overall look are the 2
conical umbrella structures that make up the main roof canopy,
along with natural light illuminating from the ceiling gives the
patrons a whole new viewing experience.
Awards
2009 Lightweight Structures Association Australasia (LSAA) Excellence Award: Medium Structures: Point Boston Peninsular Club , 2009 Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Excellence Award: Outstanding Achievement Award: Point Boston Peninsular Club
