Tensile membrane roofing by MakMax Australia at Movie World ![](images/mak210109_img01.jpg) The Project Australia's Movie World Theme Park welcomes over 1.3 million visitors annually with some 7000 per day in summer. With its growing popularity as a function venue, the seating capacity of its restaurants needed rethinking. The Brief Design and construct a flexible space with permanent roof structure and increase seating capacity by 78%. An additional challenge was - construction had to happen beyond park operating hours! The Concept Considering the elements involved (huge area, wet weather protection, aesthetics and financial responsibilities) Alan Griffith Architects opted for a Barrel Vault Design that would successfully integrate interior and exterior. This ticked all the boxes for maximum design efficiencies and value with a minimal volume of fabric. The Materials Tensile membrane was chosen for the roof for its durability, longevity and superior coverage (the surface area being approx. 4000m²). It also harnesses natural light and by using less material, delivers a lightweight structure with maximum visual appeal. The Result In keeping with the theme park philosophy, MakMax design not only fulfilled the brief (seating capacity was increased 78% from 330 to 1500), it created an additional attraction. The sky-high hallway of light beneath a skyline wave can be seen easily from the nearby busy highway, creating great intrigue and a promise of another great experience at Movie World.
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