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Innovative building techniques resulted in additional facilities for the Waitakere Stadium, built by Canam Construction

Exterior view of grey concrete clad stadium building architecture, building, corporate headquarters, daytime, facade, grass, headquarters, house, real estate, sky, structure, teal
Exterior view of grey concrete clad stadium building with curved aluminium panel cladding on top level, and curved pathway through lawn.

Creating a commercial building that will retain its good looks over time can be a challenge. However, ensuring that exterior surfaces are efficiently protected from the elements is a good head start.

For effective results, choose a material that complements and protects your structure at the same time, says Wayne Hellier, Facade Technologies company director.

The stadium's curved walls are clad in Alcopla composite aluminium panels, which have been fabricated to complete this bold sculptural design.


Exterior view of grey concrete clad stadium building architecture, building, corporate headquarters, daytime, facade, grass, headquarters, house, real estate, sky, structure, teal
Exterior view of grey concrete clad stadium building with curved aluminium panel cladding on top level, and curved pathway through lawn.

To achieve this complex array of panelling, Facade Technologies used a specially imported machine from Italy, to cut and shape the facade and fascia panels. A computerised cutting tool, and a specialist rolling machine, ensured the architects exact specifications were maintained, while reducing construction time, and associated labour costs.

Alcopla aluminium cladding is made from a 3mm-thick thermoplastic laminate core, with 0.5mm aluminium skin on both sides.

"It is a versatile product that offers, good colour consistency and low maintenance," says Hellier.

Exterior view of grey concrete clad stadium building architecture, building, corporate headquarters, daytime, facade, grass, headquarters, house, real estate, sky, structure, teal
Exterior view of grey concrete clad stadium building with curved aluminium panel cladding on top level, and curved pathway through lawn.

For more information, contact Facade Technologies, PO Box 40-449, Glenfield 1311, Auckland, phone (09) 415 5580, fax (09) 415 6811. Email: facade@facadetech.co.nz.

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