In a project worth over $548 million dollars, the intricate design of the Perth Arena spanned all construction environments, Boss were responsible for producing baffle strips and complex star shaped seals to cater for the interesting geometry of the project. The intricate geometry demanded innovative solutions for sealing the unusual shapes.
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Key Facts
BGC
Client
The iconic, breathtaking external design encompasses 9,800 triangular panels and was modelled after Christopher Monckton’s ‘Eternity Puzzle’.
2007
Commenced
The construction tender for this iconic entertainment venue was won by BGC, a Western Australian construction group that broke ground in June 2007.
$548m
Budget
Due to the intricate design, the project demanded true engineering and design skills, to develop the most appropriate and innovative solution.
2012
Completed
Sir Elton John officially launched Perth Arena. Since it’s opening, Perth Arena has welcomed over 3 million visitors at over 350 major events.
The Iconic Perth Arena
Perth Arena is Western Australia’s iconic landmark home for live entertainment, music and sporting events with a capacity of 15,500 people. Perth Arenas iconic and breathtaking external design encompasses 9,800 triangular panels and was modelled after Christopher Monckton’s ‘Eternity Puzzle’.
The Perth Arena construction tender was won by BGC, a Western Australian construction group. Boss Polymer Technologies won the contract to produce the buildings baffle strips and to create a Custom Silicone Star Seal. This seal would be fitted between the stadiums 14,000 Alucobond Cladding panels to protect the arena from the external environment. This highly complex star shaped seal was designed to cater for the buildings interesting geometrical design. Due to the intricate design, the project demanded true engineering and design skills, to develop the most appropriate and innovative solution.
Custom Silicone Star Seal
The Custom Star Seal has a 70 duro° hardness silicone rubber and is backed by a 25 year manufacturer’s product and material warranty.
On the 10th of November 2012, Sir Elton John officially launched the Perth Arena. Since it’s opening, Perth Arena has welcomed over 3 million visitors at over 350 major events.
