Cleverly Designed with Repeatable Elements in the Bankwest Stadium

The award jury, composed of jury chairs and BlueScope representatives, was impressed by the architectural and structural achievements of Bankwest Stadium. Populous has successfully delivered practical solutions and polished details with a dash of colour. One of our jury members had the pleasure to watch a pop concert in this stadium and was amazed by the experience, despite not being a fan of crowded concerts. The design celebrates steel in its natural form and supports local manufacturing; the stadium was built using Australian steel fabricated and painted in Western Sydney, where the project is sited.

Cleverly designed with repeatable elements suitable for installation using standardised construction techniques and sized to minimise transport impacts, the architects’ astute approach produced great construction and budget efficiencies and also minimised impacts on residents. The articulated western façade clad in metal sheeting also enhances the form impressively, creating a dynamism as it changes throughout the day.

Project Information

Architect: Populous  

Photography: Murray Fredericks