2020 National Architecture Awards: National Commendation for Steel Architecture

Jury citation

Bankwest Stadium draws upon a rich history of steel use in the area. The project is a clear and honest expression of steel, including recycled and re-smelted local steel. The attention to detail in showcasing how elements come together is best exemplified by the careful layout of exposed bolts in key locations. From the raw expression of the heroic spans supporting the seating terraces to the pleated, metal-clad screen facade shielding the west, the qualities of steel have been put on show for all to see. Effective yet understated, the project was seen as worthy of commendation.

Project credits

Architect Populous; Builder Lendlease; Structural engineer Aurecon; Landscape consultant Aspect Studios.

Bankwest Stadium is located in Parramatta, New South Wales, on the land of the Burramattagal people of the Darug nation.