The supersized Meccano set taking shape in Sydney
Julie Power takes an in depth look at the design of the exoskeleton, the star of the show for the new Powerhouse Parramatta. Reflections by Steven Toia on the engineering feat of the deceptively light trellis design on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and its inspiration for the new Powerhouse structure.
“At Parramatta, an exoskeleton of structural lattice will support a superstructure of vertical, flexible hyper-platforms. This means the 30,000 square metre museum, now under construction, will be strong enough to hang a squadron of planes.” Julie Power, Sydney Morning Herald
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