Glass panels add a dramatic edge to new theatre
- 23 Aug 2024
Work is underway to install the bespoke curved glass façade for the new theatre under construction at the Queensland Cultural Centre with more than a third of the 217 panels installed.
The feature façade, which is fully suspended from the roof, comprises 2400 square metres of glass and extends along both Russell Street and Grey Street, spanning two stories and reaching a height of 14.28 metres.
The installation is a highly coordinated process involving robust engineering and safety controls to raise the panels, the largest of which weighs nearly 2.4 tonnes.
The glass installation is the latest milestone for the venue’s construction and follows the construction of an impressive structural steel skeleton, along with the completion of the auditorium, and installation of electrical, fire, mechanical and hydraulics services.
The stunning curved glass façade is a striking and defining feature of the new theatre which draws inspiration from the shape of Brisbane River and its role as a significant meeting, gathering and sharing place for Aboriginal peoples.
The specially made insulated glass also includes thermal properties to boost the energy efficiency of the building.
Photo: Rix Ryan Photography