Rosebury Engine Yards

Project Info

Project Summary

The Rosebury Engine Yards project is a significant urban redevelopment venture in south Sydney which aimed to transform a disused brownfield site into a modern, functional retail and leisure space, all the while retaining its industrial charm. The project required inventive landscape construction solutions that would compliment the site’s industrial style aesthetics.

Fresh Landscapes & Gardens – a well-known landscape construction company – turned to NWI Fabrication for the supply and fabrication of custom Corten planter boxes and cladding, essential components in the landscape vision.

NWI’s involvement began early in the project during the pre-contract stage. Collaborating closely with Fresh Landscapes & Gardens, NWI provided a value-engineered price structure that aligned with the developer’s budgetary constraints. This early engagement allowed NWI to contribute to the project’s financial feasibility, making sure that the high-quality materials and fabrication services were delivered within budget.

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Design Collaboration

NWI played a fundamental role in refining the architectural plans provided by Fresh Landscapes. Working hand-in-hand with project stakeholders, NWI detailed the design of the wall cladding and planter boxes. This process involved careful consideration of constructability constraints, ensuring that the designs were not only aesthetically pleasing but also feasible to fabricate and install.

Given the large scale of the planters, they were fabricated in numerous assemblies, as supplying and installing them as a single piece was not feasible.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Fabricating large planter boxes that were too large to be supplied and installed in one piece.

Solution: NWI designed the planter boxes as modular assemblies. This approach allowed for easier transportation and installation on site, while still maintaining the visual appeal of the final product.

Outcome

The Rosebury Engine Yards project was successfully completed earlier this year in April 2024. The custom Corten planter boxes and cladding supplied and fabricated by NWI have become standout features of the landscape, contributing to the project’s industrial yet modern aesthetic. The collaboration between Fresh Landscapes & Gardens and NWI demonstrates how early engagement and close collaboration can lead to successful project outcomes.