1. Market Hall, Robina Town Centre, Robina Qld
Architectural marvel becomes reality for shopping mall
SUPAWOOD turned a
stunning but geometrically
complex concept by UK firm
ACME into reality at Robina
Town Centre.
SUPAWOOD designed and
engineered SUPASLAT
panels to not only curve but
also twist in order follow a
complex and uniquely curved ceiling in the “Market Hall” addition, completed and opened in late May
2015.
Construction designed by The Buchan Group Brisbane and constructed by ADCO Construction, this
project involved major renovations and extension to the Gold Coast’s largest shopping destination. The
$50 million project was delivered whilst maintaining the operational capacity of the existing centre.
The slatted timber ceiling forms a wave effect which twists and curves in two directions and is
integrated with south facing windows, this effect being repeated several times down the length of the
mall. SUPAWOOD was the only company who were able to solve the complex shape required to allow
the slatted panels to follow the intended multifaceted geometry.

2. Nothing quite like this had been done before anywhere using the modular panel system that was
needed to be able to install the vast expanse of the ceiling in the required program time. SUPAWOOD
constructed a full size prototype to prove and test the SUPASLAT panel system solution. In addition
detailed shop drawings as well as continued hands-on consultation and technical support for the
recommended installer, Wadsworth Contracting, was provided during construction.
To create the effect required the slats were engineered to be curved as well as twisted and then
assembled to form the arched panel sections. The “feature grade” Blackbutt natural timber slats were
preshaped into banana like shapes so they would form straight lines in plan view when joined and
installed.
A development of the complex shape was fashioned by using a structural steel model to ensure that
fixings aligned with purlins, thereby minimizing the framing required. Tight curves down to 1000mm
radius, with no visible grooves in the sides of the slats was achieved.
Panels were packed marked by bay and in the order required for installation thus reducing selection
time needed to assemble the panels on site. In total 2974 m2 of panels were fabricated, delivered and
installed.
By choosing the SUPASLAT panel system over alternative systems which utilised loose solid timber
section, installation costs were minimized and supply of the panels metall key program dates.
“It was an architectural marvel on paper and the Supawood team made it a reality through their
professionalism, skill and expertise.” Joseph Costello, Project Manager, ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd
- read full testimonial…
This unique curved slatted ceiling is fast becoming a talking point and has reinforced SUPAWOOD’s
proven track record for delivering complex projects to the quality standards required on time.
Project: Shopping centre 'Market Hall' extention.
Address: Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Qld
Product/Finish: SUPASLAT custom curved panels in SUPAVENEER "featured grade" Blackbutt
natural timber veneer.
Architect: The Buchan Group Brisbane

3. Builder: ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd
Installer: Wadsworth Contracting Pty Ltd
Photos: RixRyan Photography
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