The Cloud

Project:	The Cloud - Rugby World Cup 2011 Party Central	Design:	Wade Consulting, Brisbane
Location:	Auckland	Weight:	160 t.
Client:	Fabric Structure Systems/Fletcher Construction

Project Details

At almost 180 metres long this temporary structure on Aucklands Queens Wharf is expected to hold 6000 party goes during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. 

A lightweight truss design of 33 main frames with the unique shape being created by altering the column length and pitch thereby rotating the structure about the apex.

Further information on this project

• Building Today Magazine - June 2011
• See the site webcam
• View photos