La Vita Equestrian Arena Steel Roof Cover

XXL CONSTRUCTIONS delivered a SMRT® hybrid design connection solution portal frame to maximise the performance capacity of this privately owned equestrian arena.

XXL CONSTRUCTIONS was commissioned to design and construct a custom cover for this privately owned equestrian arena, that hosts equestrian jumping and dressage clinics and lesson, in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Avoiding unsightly knee braces between the columns and rafters that inhibit movement within the arena, particularly when performing close to the columns, was a critical requirement of this build. The SMRT® hybrid connection design solution allowed strong and rigid steel hot-rolled columns to transition efficiently to the cold form steel rafters of this structure, providing our client with the maximum usable space possible and the aesthetically pleasing and practical solution they were looking for. Utilising the SMRT® hybrid connection design solution assured the engineering brief was met for the massive clear span and importantly enabled the materials cost savings needed to maintain the project’s budget.

The single point-of-contact, concept to completion, build management solution provided by XXL CONSTRUCTIONS involved design consultations, the production of design concept drawings, steel detailing drawings, structural drawings, engineering compliance and approval, construction drawings, materials and trade procurement and the build management of the site preparation, the foundation works, the steel frame, roofing, and cladding install, the storm water management install, the landscaping, and the occupancy certification.

Multiple design consultations were undertaken over a period of several months to achieve the exacting requirements of this build, with the end results exceeding the clients expectations and XXL CONSTRUCTIONS proudly delivering a purpose-built smart looking and SMRT® functioning structure that met all requirements.