Construction project example
Karrinyup Shopping Centre EPS formwork
Profile-cut EPS void formwork helped create the curved landscape and water feature forms for the Karrinyup Shopping Centre redevelopment.
Foam Technologies supplied custom-cut expanded polystyrene shaped to match the architect's three-dimensional curved design.
Profile-cut EPS formwork for the Karrinyup Shopping Centre curved landscape feature.
Project overview
Curved EPS formwork for a public retail space
The shopping centre renovation included landscaped areas beside cafes and restaurants, with curved water features at the northern and southern ends.
The Karrinyup redevelopment needed lightweight formwork that could follow a curved landscape design. Foam Technologies worked with the landscaping contractor to profile cut EPS into the required three-dimensional shape.
The curved void formwork was manufactured by Foam Technologies and cast in-situ as a form-liner. This helped create the water feature form while keeping the installation practical for the contractor.
Finished curved landscape and water feature at Karrinyup Shopping Centre.
Benefits
Why EPS formwork suited the Karrinyup project
Complex design
EPS was profile cut to match the curved landscape and water feature geometry.
Large scale
More than 100 blocks were supplied for the Karrinyup Shopping Centre redevelopment.
Reliable timing
Local cutting and supply helped the contractor keep a just-in-time site program moving.
Project scope
Applications
Where the EPS was used
- Curved landscape and water feature forms
- Retail redevelopment works
- Cast-in-situ form-liner applications
- Custom void foam shapes for architectural features
Project supply
Profile-cut EPS formwork
- Material: expanded polystyrene (EPS)
- Manufacture: profile-cut to the required three-dimensional curve
- Scale: more than 100 project-specific blocks
- Installation: lightweight form-liner cast in-situ
More project work
