Convention Centres and Theatres

Gold Coast Convention Centre

The Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre located in Surfers Paradise, Australia is a multi-functional building. The building is approx. 190m long by 90m wide with approx. 1300 ton of primary steel and approximately 150 ton of light gauge secondary steel were used in its construction. The roof of the arena is made up of 22 trusses of varying heights to form the roof which curves in two directions. Above the trusses are numerous steel rakers which form the Eyebrow architectural feature. This feature uses a light gauge girt system at 600 centres to form the continuous conical curve. Due to the complex geometry, especially at the eyebrow, BDS were required to work closely with the Architect and through various file transfers developed the final working model.

Performing Arts Centre of Miami – Ballet Opera House

The Performing Arts Centre of Greater Miami designed by world renowned Architect Cesar Pelli consists of a Ballet Opera House and Concert Hall. The 2,480 seat, 5,600 ton, Ballet Opera House detailed by BDS Steel Detailers consisted of five different sectors centred about a main stage classic horseshoe-shape seating area. The roof structure was made up of 26 large framed trusses of various depths. At completion there were approximately 10,000 individual pieces detailed on this project. Due to the complex nature of this project BDS through its technical and modelling expertise also played a significant role in assisting with the final design development that eliminated many costly field conflicts

Phoenix Convention Centre Expansion Phase II

The 17,000 ton Phoenix Convention Centre expansion will triple its size. The convention centre is a multi level open space facility that required over five hundred 90’-0” long span trusses and five massive main roof trusses over 450’-0” long. This project required over 20,000 shop detail drawings to be produced during the 9 month detailing schedule.